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10 Front Porch Ideas That You’ll Love

Dress up your front porch to increase your home's curb appeal and make it a spot that's as inviting as it is relaxing. Here are 10 front porch ideas you'll love.

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12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...


11 Industrial Storage Racks that are Perfect for Your Garage

An industrial-strength storage rack can come in handy when you're trying to get your workshop, garage or commercial warehouse organized....


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Homeowner’s Guide to Outdoor Showers

Outdoor showers can be rustic or luxurious, enclosed or open. We discuss the different types, the installation costs and what...


Cost vs. Value: Which Home Improvement Projects Are Best

Adding a bathroom or remodeling an outdated kitchen might bring some joy to your life, but it might not be...

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10 Outdoor Shower Ideas and Designs

It may seem like a luxury, but an outdoor shower is very DIY-friendly! Turn your yard into an oasis with...


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How DIY Projects Are Helping People Through the Pandemic

The skills DIYers are using and learning during the pandemic come with benefits far greater than that heady feeling following...


How to Get Started in Welding

Whether you’d like to build custom cars or just fix a cracked lawn mower deck, learning to weld gives your...


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Stuff We Love: Portable Backyard Pizza Oven

We tried out the Ooni Fyra portable pizza oven and found an easy, fun way to cook real wood-fired pizzas...


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Your Guide to Winterizing Everything

From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize everything around your home.


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7 Types of Home Saunas

A home sauna lets you recreate a relaxing spa experience. From Finnish to steam saunas and more, here's a look...


Our Favorite Deck and Patio Shade Ideas

Decks and patios don't offer the sun protection of a porch. That's why it's important to consider adding shade to...

How to Build a Backyard Swing

Easy enough for a beginner, comfortable enough for a perch


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8 Ways to Use Dryer Lint in Your Backyard and Garden

Dryer lint should be collected after each load of laundry to prevent a fire hazard. Here are some good uses...


12 Ways to Keep Your Garage Shipshape During Winter

Take some time to get your garage in order this winter. Follow these tips to get organized and make sure...


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Secret Hiding Places You’ve Never Thought Of

Got some cash or valuables to hide? Try one of these clever, simple ways to hide those items from all...


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How to Renew Wooden Fences

Shabby to handsome in three easy steps


12 Shed Storage Ideas to Organize Your Space At Last

Don't let your shed become disorganized or overrun with junk! Instead, turn it into a well-lit, useful space that has...


How to Install an Attic Lift

Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button


No-Gimmick Fence Clamps

You may think this woodworking gadget is a gimmick at first glance, but it works!

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How to Estimate a Concrete Order

Calculate concrete prices and how many cubic yards of concrete you need for a walk, driveway or basement. How much...


Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Folding Stool

Build a few of these small folding stools in an afternoon, and take them out camping or to sit around...


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The 2017 Double-Duty Pub Shed

It's the perfect party spot. This pub shed features a shaded patio and bar, plus tons of storage.


50 Easter Egg Traditions You’ve Never Heard Of

Easter traditions have shifted through centuries and vary greatly from country to country. Here are some Easter egg traditions you've...


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10 Best Herb Garden Planters and Kits of 2022

Stop overbuying fresh herbs only to watch them spoil in the fridge. Instead, get an indoor herb garden and grow...