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Mary Schwender

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Wood Movement 101

Wood movement causes heartbreak when projects crack and warp. Learn how to master these simple techniques and save yourself some nightmares.

New Doors Make a Difference

Whether you’re building a new home or simply updating your present living space, upgrading to...
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Easy-to-Build Benchtop Organizer

Combine plastic bins with a simple plywood cabinet to super-organize small stuff.

How to Drive Drywall Screws Like a Pro

These three tools make it easy to do the job right. The key to driving...
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Foolproof Dado and Rabbet Cuts

Our best tips for getting your project done right.

Toilet Shopping Tips

Want to buy a new toilet? There are an array of options. We offer these...
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11 Helpful Tips for Homeowners and DIYers

These DIY tips will help you fix it, maintain it and improve it.

Home Inspector Horror Stories

As you might imagine, home inspectors encounter all kinds of improvised, dangerous and bizarre fixes....

DIY Tools and Gear

Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.