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    Tackle Your Toughest Projects with the Graco Airless Paint Sprayer

    If you’re looking for a way to make those old cabinets look new, the Graco Airless Paint Sprayer will get the job done in record time.

    Watch This Woman Transform Her Bland Closet Doors

    Who doesn't want a new spring color palette?


    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...

    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...


    Amazon Finds: Slobproof Touch-Up Paint Pens – My Wall Repair Journey

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

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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...


    The 10 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

    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.

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    How to Build a DIY Infrared Sauna

    Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.


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    How to Build a Portable DIY Sauna

    DIY a portable sauna? No sweat.


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    How to Recess Hinges on a Door

    Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.


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    Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door

    Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.


    We Tried the Worx Switchdriver and It Really Is a Time-Saver

    Sick of the constant switching back and forth between different bits and tips?  Us, too. That's why we tried this...

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    How to Build 4 Different Styles of Path Lights

    Bollard posts are short, stout posts used around buildings or as roadway dividers. They resemble tree trunks, which are also...


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    How To Choose the Right Sandpaper for Wood Projects

    A pro woodworker explains what you need to know about sandpaper for wood, so your next project turns out perfectly.


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    The 6 Best Wipe-On Wood Finishes

    The ease of application and breathtaking results make wipe-on wood finishes beloved by pro and beginner woodworkers alike. These are...


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    How to Install a Dog Door

    Here's an easy project for a neophyte DIYer.


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    Best Wood Chipper for Turning Yard Debris into Mulch

    Buh-bye, unsightly debris! Tackle piles of sticks, branches and logs with the best wood chipper for the job


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    How to Install Cabinet Crown Molding

    Upgrade your kitchen cabinets with crown molding. We'll show you how.


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    8 Best Polyurethane Finishes for Wood

    Polyurethane is the main component in modern varnish. Choose the best polyurethane finish for your project from these standouts.


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    What To Know About Hickory Wood

    Wondering what you should know about hickory before choosing it for a woodworking project? A pro woodworker shares his insights.


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    What To Know About Poplar Wood

    Wondering what you should know about poplar wood before using it for a woodworking project? A pro woodworker shares his...

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    DeWalt DWE7491RS 10-Inch Jobsite Table Saw Review (We Approve!)

    DeWalt has long been associated with great jobsite tools. This saw is no different.


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    13 Common Woodworking Materials

    Wood terminology can be mystifying. Avoid confusion at the lumber yard by familiarizing yourself with these woodworking materials.


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    Family Handyman Approved: Hart Brushless Reciprocating Saw

    This reciprocating saw from Hart Tools is a powerful, all-in-one cutting tool with a brushless motor that DIYers will love.


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    How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

    Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.


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    10 Go-to Fall Landscaping Tools

    Fall cleanup will be less of a chore when you have the right tools on hand. These handy tools will...


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    The Best Places To Buy DIY Welding Tools

    Want to try your hand at welding, but not sure where to get the right equipment? Here are some of...