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    How to Clean Corroded Battery Terminals

    Car battery maintenance is an important part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly. Here's everything you need to know.

    How to Assemble RTA Cabinets

    Assembling cabinetry is not as difficult as you might think. We'll show you how.


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    How to Sand Wood Faster

    Speed up your woodworking projects with these sanding tips


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    What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

    When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....


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    10 Best Plants for Hydroponic Gardens

    How does your garden grow? To its max potential, if you choose the easiest and best plants for hydroponics.

    How to Keep Deer and Other Pests Away from Your Hostas

    Deer, rabbits and other animals love hostas just as much as gardeners. Here are some easy ways to keep these...


    DIY Home Inspection Tools

    Spot expensive problems before you make an offer on a new home

    How to Paint Concrete Floors

    Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.


    Stripped Screw Hack: Use a Rubber Band to Grip Stripped Screws

    Place a wide rubber band in between the screw driver and the tripped screw head, then apply hard, but slow...


    How to Paint Your Front Door

    Spruce up your house by painting your front door. It's an easy DIY project.


    Metal, Wood and More: Tools and Tips for All Kinds of Cuts

    These will definitely get you out of a few jams.

    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...


    How to Hang Drywall: Pro Tips for Cutting and Installing

    A good framing crew makes drywall hangers whistle while they work. Follow these great hanging suggestions, and you can make...


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    What to Know About Coping Trim

    Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.


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    Taping Drywall Tips: How to Tape Drywall Joints

    Get the tape coat just right and you're sure to have smooth drywall joints

    Compare all the Paint Colors of the Year for 2022

    All there is to know and love about this year's crop of paint Colors of the Year, plus ideas on...


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    20 Bad Auto Habits Your Mechanic Wants You to Stop Doing

    Keep your mechanic happy by not doing these things to your vehicle.


    9 DIY Christmas Gifts Your Friends and Family Will Love

    Nothing says "Happy Holidays" quite like a homemade gift. Show your friends, families and fur babies you care with one...


    How to Get the Most From Your Drill Press

    A drill press is a simple, one-job tool, right? Some might even call it “boring.” But as is often the...


    How to Make Safer, Better Cuts on a Miter Saw

    Our expert, Jerome Worm, has been using a miter saw every day for 30 years. He explains how to get...


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    Why Isn’t My Car AC Blowing Cold Air?

    You're stuck in traffic on a hot day and warm air is coming from the vents. Not good. Here's why...


    20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing

    It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...


    A Guide to Getting the Most From Your Air Compressor

    Take a look at these great tips that'll show you how to get the most from your compressor, and and...


    How to Lay Mosaic Tiles

    A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...

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    Caulk Smarter With These Handy Hints

    Learn the best tips for applying caulk for a smooth, mess-free seal. With these tips, you'll get perfect results every...


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    Paint Brush Care: How To Clean Dried Paint Brushes

    Don't throw away expensive paintbrushes—they can be saved!


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    How to Paint Woodwork: Tips and Techniques

    Get a silky smooth finish on your woodwork


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    29 Simple Ways to Make Your Workbench Work Harder

    These ingenious workbench upgrades will make a huge difference in your workshop efficiency. And they’re easy to DIY!


    Here’s a Trick to Help Save Solvent (the Earth, Too!)

    Learn how to clean, save and re-use paint thinner to clean paintbrushes.


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    Drywall Taping Tips

    How to get better taping results with less hassle