Skills

Two types of cleaners will dissolve all kinds of dirt and grease from unglazed porcelain tile

Professional secrets for a speedy, great-looking job

Rebuild damaged edges and corners to make your concrete steps look like new or surface concrete steps if possible

A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons

A simple way to prevent condensation on cold water pipes in humid weather.

Two ways to solve this common remodeling problem

Why step flashing works and how to install roof flashing against a wall

Quick solutions to the most common cabinet problems

Add-on dampers stop the noise

Use a special grout release before grouting porous stone tile

Learn the basics of flattening rough-sawn wood.

Here are nine of our favorite simple tricks and tips to save you plumbing headaches around the house.

Get a greener, healthier lawn with less work!

Check your home for these potentially hazardous situations

Prevent metal pipe corrosion with special dielectric nipples

Avoid grouting nightmares with natural stone tiles

Make carpenter magic happen!

Finish your tile job right.

The trick is to keep the nuts and bolts tight

Prune branches without harming the tree.

Replace that inexpensive plastic water line.

Special check valves reduce pipe noise.

Two solutions for a sagging ceiling

Hidden braces keep your house plumb and level

Cover raw plywood edges quickly and easily with wood veneer and an iron.

Here are several options for fixing leaks with basic DIY plumbing skills.

Removing stains in wood furniture doesn't have to involve sanding and refinishing. Try these methods first.

Frustrated by a loose, wobbling chair? This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to fix a wobbly chair's loose connections.

Replace an old towel bar on a ceramic tile wall