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    How to Make a Doorway Into an Arch

    Using drywall and Masonite to create a curved doorway.


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    What To Do After Hail Damages Your Roof

    Don't get ripped off when storm chasers blow into town to repair roofs and broken windows. Here's what you need...


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    DIY Blown-In Insulation in the Attic

    Save $1,000 on labor and cut your heating bills with blown-in attic insulation.


    9 On-Trend Ideas for Textured Wall Panels

    Designers love prescribing paint or wallpaper to quickly (and affordably) change the ambiance and look of a room in a...


    17 DIY Carpet Cleaner Solutions

    Before calling an expensive cleaning service, DIY it with these common household solutions to help wipe out all kinds of...


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    Drywall Texture Types You Need to Know

    If you're like most DIYers, you're probably familiar with a handful of drywall textures. But, there is a wide range...


    12 Painted Floor Ideas to Inspire Your Next DIY Project

    Painted floors can add personality and fabulous flair to a space. Make a statement with these inspiring ideas.


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    Trim Paint Tips for Smooth and Flawless Results

    Our best tips for painting trim perfectly. You'll learn how to trim paint like an expert!

    7 Most Common Caulking Mistakes That Could Derail Your Project

    When the time comes for you to pick up that caulking gun and seal a shower or lay a new...


    How to Clean Marble Floors

    Marble is porous and susceptible to staining. Here's how to clean marble properly and keep it looking its best.


    How To Repair and Reglue Vinyl Sheet Floors

    Fix damaged or curling seams in vinyl floor with vinyl adhesive and a seam-sealing kit.


    How to Clean Laminate Wood Floors

    These dos and don'ts for how to clean laminate wood floors will ensure you don't ruin them!


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    Repairing Vinyl Flooring

    Fix a hole, tear or scratch in four simple steps.


    How to Install Cork Tile Flooring

    Easy-to-cut cork tiles and a homemade cutting jig make this a hassle-free DIY project.


    Flawless Floor Sanding

    Tips for hassle-free floor sanding


    How to Choose Laminate Flooring: A Buyer’s Guide

    Laminate flooring is one of the great developments in home improvement of the past 50 years. It's inexpensive, durable and...


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    How Joists Work

    How to keep your floors stiff, strong and solid.

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    Noisy Gas Fireplace Blower? Here’s How to Replace it

    If your fireplace is whirring, grinding, rattling or squealing, here's how to figure out where that noise is coming from...


    How To Repair Squeaky Stairs

    Eliminate noisy treads from above.


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    Laminate Floor Repair

    Fix damaged laminate flooring


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    Driveway Pressure Washing Tips for Your First Time

    Whether you want to extend its life or add a little curb appeal, here are some tips to on how...


    What to Know About Peel-and-Stick Backsplash Tile

    Peel and stick backsplashes are easy and affordable, but not always ideal. Here's how to choose if one's right for...


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    Best Kitchen Backsplash Ideas For Dark Cabinets

    Looking for the best kitchen backsplash ideas for dark cabinets? These are our recommendations.

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    What to Do When Your Ceiling Has Water Damage

    There are few feelings worse than being confronted with water damage. If you have a ceiling that's water stained, peeling...


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    Best Kitchen Backsplash Ideas with White Cabinets

    If you're searching for backsplash ideas with white cabinets, look no further!


    What’s Not To Love About Green Wall Paint?

    From dark and moody emerald, to light and airy sage; there is a perfect green paint for you. Green is...


    Brilliant Bathroom Backsplash Ideas

    A backsplash isn't just for the kitchen. A backsplash will help protect the wall behind the sink from water damage...


    Trending Living Room Curtain Ideas

    Curtains are the jewelry of your windows. They say so much about your personality and they enhance the aesthetic of...


    5 Kitchen Flooring Ideas That are Trending Right Now

    Ready to update your kitchen? One way to freshen up the look of a kitchen is with new flooring. Whether...