Cleaning Unglazed Porcelain Tile
Two types of cleaners will dissolve all kinds of dirt and grease from unglazed porcelain tile
Painting Tips: How to Paint Faster
Professional secrets for a speedy, great-looking job
Repair or Replace – Pouring Concrete Steps
Rebuild damaged edges and corners to make your concrete steps look like new or surface concrete steps if possible
Top Trim Carpentry Tools
A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons
How to Fix Sweating Pipes
A simple way to prevent condensation on cold water pipes in humid weather.
Electrical Boxes: How to Add Capacity
Two ways to solve this common remodeling problem
Roofing: How to Install Step Flashing
Why step flashing works and how to install roof flashing against a wall
How to Repair Kitchen Cabinets
Quick solutions to the most common cabinet problems
How to Fix a Noisy Vent Hood Damper
Add-on dampers stop the noise
How to Remove Grout Haze From Stone Tile
Use a special grout release before grouting porous stone tile
Planing Wood: How To Flatten Rough Lumber
Learn the basics of flattening rough-sawn wood.
Handy Plumbing Tips and Tricks
Here are nine of our favorite simple tricks and tips to save you plumbing headaches around the house.
Easy Lawn Care Tips
Get a greener, healthier lawn with less work!
5 Common Building Code Violations
Check your home for these potentially hazardous situations
Join Galvanized Pipe to Copper Pipe
Prevent metal pipe corrosion with special dielectric nipples
Grouting Tile Floors: Porous and Uneven Tiles
Avoid grouting nightmares with natural stone tiles
Lengthening an Interior Wood Door
Make carpenter magic happen!
Our Best Grouting Tips
Finish your tile job right.
Fix Wooden Table Legs
The trick is to keep the nuts and bolts tight
How to Prune a Tree
Prune branches without harming the tree.
Upgrade Your Ice Maker Supply Line
Replace that inexpensive plastic water line.
How To Install a Sump Pump Check Valve
Special check valves reduce pipe noise.
Ceiling Repair: Fix a Sagging Ceiling
Two solutions for a sagging ceiling
Building Rock-Solid Exterior Walls
Hidden braces keep your house plumb and level
Edge Banding With Iron-On Veneer Edging
Cover raw plywood edges quickly and easily with wood veneer and an iron.
How to Stop a Plumbing Leak
Here are several options for fixing leaks with basic DIY plumbing skills.
How To Remove Stains In Wood Furniture
Removing stains in wood furniture doesn't have to involve sanding and refinishing. Try these methods first.
How to Fix a Wobbly Chair
Frustrated by a loose, wobbling chair? This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to fix a wobbly chair's loose connections.
How to Replace a Towel Bar
Replace an old towel bar on a ceramic tile wall