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    How to Install a Corner Shelf in a Shower

    Tired of bending over to reach the shampoo? A corner shower shelf can make life easier. Here's what to know...


    How To Install a Floor Drain Backflow Preventer

    This 15-minute fix can prevent an expensive mess.


    How to Use Oil to Seal a Floor Drain P-Trap

    A layer of oil keeps your floor drain sealed



    How to Clean Soffit Vents

    The best way to clean soffit vents is with compressed air


    How To Prevent a Wet Basement by Fixing Your Home’s Drainage

    Worried that your wet basement will require an expensive fix? Here's how to assess and cure the most common cause.


    How To Replace a Utility Sink

    Complete a simple sink change-out in less than half a day.


    How to Build a Garage Addition

    Create a storage nook for your lawn equipment, motorcycle, or anything else with...

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    Convert an Unfinished Laundry Area Into a Laundry Room

    Make your laundry room more attractive and functional by reworking the plumbing and adding a new sink and countertop.


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    How to Build a Wood and Stone Deck

    Combine veneer stone with a simple deck to create a striking, durable outdoor living room.


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    Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete

    Install a wood base, then the finish flooring.


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    How to Seal Attic Air Leaks

    It's dusty, dirty work, but it's the quickest, cheapest way to save money on your energy bills.


    How To Build and Install Garage Cabinets with Sliding Doors

    With this 2x2 frame and panel system, you can add 80-plus cubic feet of storage in an afternoon.


    Some of Our Favorite Shop Tips

    Looking for ways to work smarter in your woodshop? Here are 19 tips from a seasoned woodworker and do-it-yourselfer.


    Waterproofing Products Help Keep Basements Dry

    A little inspection and finishing work will go a long way in keeping your basement dry.


    Top Tips for Ultimate Workshop Flexibility With Tool Stands on Wheel

    In the workshop, garage, basement or shed, having wheels on your tools and equipment means you can easily move them...


    How to Keep Drains From Clogging

    Take these steps to prevent most clogs and nasty backups. You'll thank us later.

    Meet the 2-HP Ultra-Quiet Ryobi Garage Door Opener

    The experts at Ryobi who normally dream up, engineer and produce power tools have created something new and unique in...


    Garage Door Openers: How To Choose a New One

    Check out this helpful list of things to consider when buying a new garage door opener.


    Garage Flooring: Resurfacing and Repair Tips

    How to fix a cracked garage floor.


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    10 Helpful Pressure Washer Tips

    We talked to a few power washer fanatics and several manufacturers to learn the best tips for using and maintaining...


    Workshop Tips and Helpers

    Make your shop more efficient with these handyman tips and hacks


    How To Build Classic DIY Workbench for Kids

    A simple and strong workbench for the smaller-sized DIYer in the family.

    Clever and Useful Bathroom Storage Tips

    Make the best use of your limited bathroom space with these storage and organizing tips.


    Rosin Paper Workbench Cover

    Build this handy paper holder at one end of your workbench


    The 10 Best Concrete Paints That Seal the Deal

    The best concrete paint will seal your basement floor, deck or garage against spills, leaks and wear-and-tear—and look darn good...


    Exploring Clawfoot Tubs: Cost, Dimensions, Types & Installation

    Thinking about purchasing a clawfoot tub? Read this first.


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    Choosing Bathroom Countertops: Which Style Is Best for You?

    From remodeling a master suite to adding a new half-bath, one of the most important decisions you'll face is choosing...


    Craft a Home You Love, Inside and Out

    We believe every day is another opportunity to cross something off your DIY checklist. Here's our list of the best...