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    Installing Basement Carpet Padding In a Finished Basement

    Choosing the right pad makes all the difference


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    How to Clean a Garbage Disposal

    Using these tips will help you maintain a pleasant smelling and clean garbage disposal.


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    25 Tips for Turning a Basement into a Living Space

    Homes that have extra, unused basement space have a readymade renovation project just waiting to be started. Finishing a...


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    How to Buy a Washer and Dryer

    Buying a washer and dryer is somewhat like buying a car—it can be an enjoyable process or it can be...


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    How to Install Basement Carpet

    Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet.


    How to Cook with Cast Iron on Any Type of Stove

    Just keep a few things in mind and you can cook with your cast iron on any type of stove....


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    How to Paint a Garage Floor By Applying Epoxy

    Here's how to epoxy a garage floor in one long weekend and achieve auto showroom brilliance for around $500.


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    Easy Weekend Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

    Whether you paint your front door or add potted plants, these home improvement ideas can turn your house from not-too-hot...

    DIY Dust Filter for Your Workshop Fan

    My workshop doesn’t have air conditioning, and it gets pretty hot while I'm working.


    Shop Vacuum Hack for Your Inflatables

    Don't have an air compressor to blow up air mattresses or pool toys? If you have a shop vacuum, you're...


    29 Front Porch Ideas and Décor for a More Welcoming Space

    Give your outdoor entry space some wow factor with these amazing porch decor tips.


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    How to Keep Squirrels from Eating Pumpkins on Your Porch

    How to keep squirrels from eating pumpkin displays.


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    44 Useful Tips and Tricks for Gluing Wood

    You'll definitely want to keep these in mind during your next woodworking projects!



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    18 Tips for Finishing Basements

    Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting space


    1-Hour Project: How to Build a Cedar Bath Mat

    I saw a cedar mat like this online for $35 and thought, “Hey, I can make a better one for less.” You can...


    15 Pinterest Kitchen Trends You’re Going to Regret

    They may look appealing in your feed, but these kitchen trends will date your renovation quicker than you can say...

    How to DIY an Overhead Garage Storage System

    Build this sturdy and simple, slide-in diy overhead garage storage system.


    Get Wrinkles Out of Your Laundry with Zero Effort

    Ditch the time-consuming iron or handheld steamer to get wrinkles out of a shirt or slacks and try this hack...


    10 Stunning Black-and-White Bedroom Ideas for Kids

    Forget pink and blue. These bedroom ideas for kids use an unexpected palette that's surprisingly perfect when paired with the...


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    47 Handy Hints for Your Workshop

    From tool hacks to genius storage ideas, these handy hints will help you save money, complete projects more efficiently, and...


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    Clever Kitchen Storage Hacks You’ve Never Thought Of Before

    Is something always falling on your head when you open up those kitchen cabinets? Then these are for you!


    Do Waterproof Coatings Really Work?

    Do waterproof coatings work? The short answer is yes. We’ve used waterproof coatings in basements with great results.

    Faucet Repair: Fix a Leaking Faucet

    Fix a faucet stem leak in ten minutes


    8 Best Reader Garage Projects and Storage Tips

    The Family Handyman readers know how to tidy up their garages, and now you can use their tips, too!


    How to Build a DIY Indoor Water Fountain

    Create a tiny natural waterfall in your living room with indoor water fountains.


    25 Brilliant Uses for Toothpicks in Your Home and Workshop

    Who knew the humble toothpick could be so useful?!


    10 Ways You’re Loading Your Dishwasher All Wrong

    Do you place glasses upside down on the tines of your dishwasher's top rack? If so, you're doing it wrong....


    How to Install a Laundry Chute

    You'll love the convenience of a laundry chute