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How to Build a DIY Radiator Cover

Give your old-fashioned radiators some style. It's really not that hard, even if you're new to DIY. We'll show you how.

How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.


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Table Saw Tips and Techniques

Get better performance from your bench top or stationary table saw. With these jigs and accessories you can make safer,...


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15 Useful Gifts for New Homeowners

Looking for a housewarming gift? You can't go wrong with one of these practical gifts for new homeowners.


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The Best Places To Buy DIY Welding Tools

Want to try your hand at welding, but not sure where to get the right equipment? Here are some of...

How to Split Hostas

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.


How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers

Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.

How to Build a DIY Nightstand

Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.


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Women’s Workwear: 8 Best Places to Shop

The number of women working in trades has been steadily increasing—and so have the options for quality women's workwear.


How to Make a DIY Bread Box

Back in the day, people stored their bread in a special box in the kitchen or pantry. Relive those days...

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...


17 Gifts for DIY Lovers

When it seems like their garage setup is already filled, these gifts for DIY lovers come in use for all...


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20 Essential Painting Tools for Your Next Project, According to Painting Pros

We scoured the shelves of paint stores, surfed the internet and picked the brains of painting pros to...


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How to Sharpen Garden Tools

After a couple years of service, it's common for your favorite garden tools like garden cutters start losing their edge...

No Snowblower? This is the Best Way to Shovel Your Driveway

Grab your shovel, lace up your boots and put on those gloves. This is the best way to shovel snow...


Air Compressor Cart

Mobilize your air compressor and accessories


Getting Started in Welding: Tools and Gear

You don’t need all of this to get started. Get the basic safety gear first, and the rest as you...


How to Drill a Hole in Tile

Mounting towel bars, shower doors and other bathroom accessories often require drilling holes in tile. We show you how with...


How to Prevent Rusty Tools

Vapor control inhibitor products reduce rust on tools and fasteners


How to Choose the Best Hearing Protection

Save your ears—they may come in handy some day


Organizing a Tool Belt

A $30 tool belt, organized with the proper tools, allows you to work faster with better results.

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How to Choose a Dust Mask

Protect your lungs from harmful dust


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Table Saw Tips and Tricks

Make cleaner, safer and straighter cuts with easy-to-make accessories and jigs for your table saw.


How to Properly Use a Roof Safety Harness

Be safe—use roof brackets, a safety harness and commonsense rules


12 Gift Ideas for Kids Who Like DIY

If you're looking for gifts to buy for a budding DIYer, future electrician, wannabe mechanic, dabbling woodworker, or would-be handyman,...


How to Build a DIY Wood Workbench: Super Simple $50 Bench

Got two hours to kill? Do we have a workbench for you!