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    11 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas We Love

    It's hard not to be envious of a house with great curb appeal. But, your home can look beautiful, too,...


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    15 Yard Maintenance Tasks to Do Now

    Take advantage of the longer spring days and get out in your yard! Do these tasks now and you'll be...


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    How to Use a Wood Chisel

    Tips for sharpening and using a chisel, one of the carpenter's basic tools.


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    How to Use a Jigsaw

    Use a versatile jigsaw tool to cut lumber, plywood, metal and tile.


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    How To Build a Bird Feeder Gazebo

    This DIY wooden bird feeder is simple for people to build, easy for their feathered friends to love.


    How To Build a Deck Over a Concrete Patio

    The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab.


    How To Build a DIY Murphy Bed and Bookcase

    A cozy extra bed when you need it, a handsome showpiece when you don't. We'll show you how build a...


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    How to Build a Playhouse

    This innovative A-frame playhouse offers a new perspective on the traditional design.

    How To Build a Stone-Top Patio Table

    Spruce up your patio with a custom table built from beautiful natural materials that won't cost you an arm and...


    How To Install Edging for Plywood

    Tips for installing oak and hardwood edgings for plywood.


    How To Use Woodworking Clamps

    An avid woodworker gives insider tips for using woodworking clamps properly to make glue-ups accurate and joints strong and square.


    7 Pro-Approved Tips for How to Sand Woodwork by Hand

    Special tools and high-quality sandpaper produce great results with less effort


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    Perfect Miters Every Time

    Pro tips for making perfect miters


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    How to Stain Unfinished Wood with Used Coffee Grounds

    No need to buy a stain for your next woodworking project. It only takes a few common household ingredients: steel...


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    How to Whitewash Wood: 3 Simple Techniques

    Looking for that rustic farmhouse look of whitewashed wood? Try any of these simple techniques and turn drab into fab...


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    Wood Finishing Tips

    Get a silky smooth finish on your next project


    Tips for Using Water Based Varnish

    Get great results from water-based finishes

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    The 5 Best Home Gym Flooring Ideas

    Here are the best home gym flooring ideas to help you find the best option for your space.


    How to Grout Tile: Grouting Tips and Techniques

    Finish your new tile project with a professional quality grout job.


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    The Right Plywood for the Job

    The world of plywood is vast and complicated but once you learn the grades you can find the right plywood...


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    How to Remove Paint from Wood Floors

    If you or someone else has accidentally gotten paint on your wood floors, your next DIY project is removing that...


    Paint Remover for Wood

    We'll tell you where to find the best paint remover for wood and the best way to remove paint from...


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    This is What Happens When You Flush a Goldfish Down the Toilet (Hint: Don’t Do It)

    Here's what happens when you flush a goldfish down the toilet.

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    10 Garage Door Paint Ideas

    The garage is an extension of your home and plays a key role in curb appeal. So what's the best...


    Antique Painted Cabinets: Tips and Techniques to Try at Home

    Update the look of your kitchen by giving your existing cabinets a new old look.


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    Install a New Stair Handrail

    So strong it's kid-proof! We'll show you how to do it.


    10 Yellow Flowers We’re Crazy About

    Yellow flowers beam with an inviting brightness. Like the sun, they symbolize happiness and warmth. They're also associated with friendship,...


    10 Pretty Purple Flowers That’ll Make Your Garden Pop

    Add a splash of purple to your landscape with some bountiful blooms. Whether you're looking for annuals or perennials, here...


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    How to Build a Canoe

    We know what you're thinking: "I'd love to build a canoe, but this is just too big and too difficult...