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    The Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit Insert Bundle Makes Nights Around the Fire Even Nicer

    Your friends won’t have to play musical chairs to avoid smoke—with a Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit you can enjoy a cleaner burn with less smoke.

    How to Build Cornhole Boards

    Bring your next backyard barbecue to life by building this beautiful cornhole set.


    How to Build a Brick Pizza Oven

    Make artisan pizzas and more right in your backyard.


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    How to Make a Candle Holder

    Make the most of your pile of hardwood offcuts and build this simple and elegant candle holder.


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    How to Build a DIY Wood Ladder Shelf

    If you're in need of a bookcase or a space to display your growing number of plants, this ladder shelf...

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    How to Make Your Own Silverware Drawer Organizer

    Organize your kitchen utensils with this quick and easy project.


    5 Best Airless Paint Sprayers for a Quick, Easy and Even Application

    Need a little help on your next DIY home project? This collection of the best airless paint sprayers has you...

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    How to Build a DIY Workbench with Storage

    With plywood, MDF and these simple plans, you can build an inexpensive yet sturdy workbench that's perfect for your basement...


    Never Guess a Paint Color Again, Thanks to This Hue-Matching Colorimeter

    The Color Muse colorimeter takes the guesswork out of matching paint colors by letting you scan colors on...


    How To Build a Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table

    Ever wanted to try making furniture with pallet wood? Now's your chance. Learn how to make a sleek reclaimed wood...


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    How to Make a Simple Coat Rack

    Take advantage of a free afternoon in the woodshop to create this timeless, Craftsman-style coat
    rack.

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    How to Build a Key Rack For Your Wall

    If you're always misplacing your keys, wallet or sunglasses, this handy key rack is the perfect project for you.


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    How to Build a Wooden Clothing Rack

    Is your closet overflowing with clothes? You can build this practical and stylish clothing rack in a day by following...


    Reporting for Duty: The Cub Cadet Riding Mower Makes Lawn Care Easy

    The Cub Cadet Riding Mower offers long-lasting, quality performance at a budget-friendly price.


    Best Hedge Trimmer to Groom Your Greenery

    We've rounded up some of the best hedge trimmers, along with advice on how to find the right gas or...


    I Tried Slobproof Touch-Up Paint Pens From Amazon to Fix Chips in My Walls

    Make your space look new again with the help of a refillable touch-up paint pen, like this option...

    How to Build a Modern Water Fountain

    Create a calming and relaxing environment right in your backyard with this modern water curtain.


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    How to Build a Storage Coffee Table

    With a bit of undertable storage for books and magazines, this timeless modern coffee table is sure to last for...


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    How to Build a Vertical Garden

    Time to grow up with these plans for a vertical garden.


    The 7 Best Dust Collector Machines for Woodworking

    Dust collection is an important part of a clean and safe shop. We found the best dust collector systems on...


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    How to Make Simple Mortise and Tenon Joints

    A guide to mortise and tenon joinery, a core technique

    The Cutting-Edge Tool Your Lawn Needs: Ego String Trimmer

    Tired of replacing your trimmer's line? Grab the Ego String Trimmer with Powerload, which makes switching the string as easy...


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    How to Make DIY Wood Chess Pieces

    Put your own spin on a classic game.


    How to Build Faux Basement Windows That Provide Real Light

    This project uses a slim LED light panel mounted in a simple frame to give you light and the illusion...


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    Here’s How to Clean Every Type of Couch

    Learning how to clean a couch is easier than you might think—as long as you follow these expert-approved instructions

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    10 Tips to Build a Better Concrete Sidewalk

    Build strong, crack-free concrete sidewalks and slabs with advice from the pros for forming edges, leveling, smoothing, curing and other...


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    How to Build Your Own Drawer Slides

    Make your own drawer slides for your next cabinetry project with these easy step-by-step plans.


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    How To Build a DIY Cat Tree and Tower

    Cat trees don't have to be boring pet store affairs. Make this rugged tree in a weekend.


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    Common Dryer Repairs You Can Do Yourself

    Dryer not working? Don't despair. You might be able to fix it yourself.


    How to Make Extra Income Flipping Furniture

    Interested in flipping furniture? This fun, beginner-friendly, low-investment hobby can be surprisingly lucrative.


    If You See a ‘Tooth’ on Your Hammer, This Is What It’s For

    Ever come across this type of hammer and wonder what it's for? Here's the scoop.