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    10 Tips for Organizing Your Garage and Keeping It Organized

    Do you have those nagging garage organization problems that never seem to go away? Whether it's finding a place for...


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    11 Organizational Ideas for Small Living Rooms

    If you have a small living room and need more storage ideas, there are plenty of solutions you can make...


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    Make a Super-Simple Bath Cabinet

    This super-simple bath cabinet turns wasted space into storage space.


    10 Common Bathtub Issues and How To Fix Them

    A guide to troubleshooting and fixing bathtub problems.


    How To Clear Clogged Drains

    Is your drain clogged? If it's a sink, bathtub or shower drain, you can clear it yourself with this guidance...


    Reader Project: Loft Bed (and a lot more)

    Skill and imagination can be dangerous, turning small problems into huge solutions. But here’s a chain-reaction project that worked out for the


    Use Sawdust to Soak Up Spills

    Clean up used oil spills on the driveway or in the garage easily with a material that’s readily available in...


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    13 Unexpected Attic Spaces You’ll Adore

    If you're lucky enough to have an accessible attic space, you're one step away from a unique feature that will...

    12 Hot Color Trends for the Bedroom

    While recent bedroom color trends have hovered around warm neutrals, edgier colors are now showing up in bedroom designs. Here...


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    10 Tips for Winter Composting

    There's no reason to let compost go dormant over the winter. Keeping your compost active year-round offers a range of...


    13 Incredible Tiny Home Kitchens

    A tiny home kitchen runs the gamut from extra fancy to simple and utilitarian. Here's a collection of incredible tiny...


    Must-Know Garage Storage Tips for Weekend Mechanics

    Whether your garage could be confused with a Nascar trailer or you just like to change your brakes, these tips...


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    How to Sharpen a Knife

    This simple, sure technique for how to sharpen a knife requires only two inexpensive tools


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    10 Real-Life Wood Workbench Plans and Inspiration Photos

    Fan Spotlight: These readers shared photos of their completed garage workbenches, many of which were built using our plans! Scroll...


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    23 Tips on How to Get Moisture Out of the Basement

    Add some value to your home with a finished basement! Check out these tips for making sure you start...


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    8 Kitchen Remodel Tips for a Happier Experience

    Planning for a new kitchen? Use these tips to prevent expensive mistakes, eliminate headaches and get the kitchen you want!


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    Tips on Choosing a Faucet

    Style is critical, but don't forget about practical factors


    Water is Coming Out of the Air Gap

    Simple cleaning will clear the clog


    How to Flatten Basement Ductwork to Gain Space

    The easiest way to gain valuable headroom


    How to Install a Corner Shower Shelf

    Pick up a shelf unit and glue it up in 20 minutes


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    Dryer Vent Cover Repair

    Clean the vent flaps to stop cold air drafts


    How To Install a Floor Drain Backflow Preventer

    This 15-minute fix can prevent an expensive mess.

    Garage Remodel Tips

    Convert your drafty, dingy, spider-infested garage into a bright, comfortable work space


    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


    Fixing Drawers: How to Make Creaky Drawers Glide

    Replace worn out drawer slides with ball-bearing slides


    How to Install Towel Bars and Hooks on Fiberglass Tub and Shower Surrounds

    Toggle bolts solve tricky mounting problems on thin plastic walls.