Skills

Be safe—use roof brackets, a safety harness and commonsense rules

Choosing wall colors can be a time-consuming and frustrating task for homeowners-and that doesn't even include the painting part! We're...

Whether you're putting your house on the market soon or simply want to make the exterior as beautiful and welcoming...

Improve your woodworking skills and glue joints with these 18 tips to show you how to clamp like a veteran...

Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...

A little inspection and finishing work will go a long way in keeping your basement dry.

In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...

Winter ice around your home can be dangerous, so some preventative measures and a plan of attack can prevent slips...

Quikrete's 5000 concrete mix is a great formula for building your own backyard bench.

We asked for real-world painting pointers—and got hundreds of great tips from our Field Editors. Here are 11 of our...

All of the advice for a long-lasting paint job on woodwork also applies to windows, but windows present a few...

A little forward planning saves big headaches later on.

Take these steps to prevent most clogs and nasty backups. You'll thank us later.

My old DIY was long overdue for an upgrade.

Painting is probably my least favorite DIY activity, so I always try to find a way to make the process...

Even a novice can quickly get the hang of this versatile tool.

Anyone can figure out how to cut simple curves with a bandsaw. But these tips, from a seasoned bandsaw expert,...

Repair nicks, scratches, dings and dents in your wood furniture. Plus, use easy repairs for everyday furniture to save a...

13 expert sharpening tips and tools to make the job easier - no more dull DIY and garden tools!

Our best woodworking ideas, tips and tricks. Read this collection of carpentry basics to learn woodworking for beginners.

Paint fast - and clean!

Save time and cut the mess with these pro tips

Use these tips to banish weeds from your yard once and for all.

Build this handy paper holder at one end of your workbench

The price of lumber is climbing again. Here's why.

Gardening success depends on knowing your soil. Here's how to determine your soil type, and point your green thumb toward...

Estimating soil volume is easier than it sounds. All you need is this simple formula.

If you're deciding between laminate vs. vinyl flooring for any room in your house, here's what you need to know.

Retailers often fail to distinguish between wood putty and wood filler, but there's a big difference.