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    How to Make DIY Wood Chess Pieces

    Put your own spin on a classic game.

    How to Install an Egress Window

    Adding a code compliant egress window makes a brighter, safer basement.


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    How to Hang an Upside Down Christmas Tree

    Looking for a show-stopping holiday decoration? We'll show you how to set up and decorate a gravity-defying upside down Christmas...


    Greenhouses & Acreage

    The projects and features in our greenhouse and acreage package are a modernized take on living on and with the...


    Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door

    Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.

    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...


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    How To Make DIY Cleaning Slime

    This handy cleaning slime is great for getting all the crumbs, dirt and dust out of hard-to-reach places.

    How to Build a Waterfall Side Table

    This table is so simple. The beauty of the wood...


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    How To Clean Gold

    Regular cleanings boost gold's characteristic shine and preserve it for generations to come. Here are pro-recommended methods for how to...


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    How To Clean Silver

    These DIY methods and top-rated products help clean silver and keep it looking beautiful.


    How To Safely Jump Start a Car With Jumper Cables

    Follow these simple steps to make good, safe connections and jump a car.

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    How To Potty Train a Dog

    Learning how to potty train a dog is an important first step in new pet ownership, and it will help...


    How To Clean a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

    Here’s the plan — don’t neglect the fan.


    How To Check Your Antifreeze

    What is antifreeze, why do you need to check it and what are you looking for? We've got answers to...


    How to Clean a Keyboard

    Computer keyboards collect dirt, dust and grime fast. Here's how to keep them clean.


    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.

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    How To Clean Fireplace Brick

    Keep your brick fireplace functioning well and looking good inside and out with these tips for how to clean fireplace...


    How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

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


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    How To Use a Fire Extinguisher

    A fire extinguisher is only as good as the person using it. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher before...


    3 Simple Ways to Automate Your Christmas Lights

    Get more control over your Christmas lights using one of these three convenient methods.


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    How to Use a Light Tester to Fix Christmas Lights

    A simple tester helps you fix holiday light strings fast.


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    Types of Outdoor Christmas Lights

    The holidays are quickly approaching, and you know what that means. We'll show you different lighting options and how to...


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    How To Get Rid of Chipmunks

    Cute and a little mischievous, we take a closer look at chipmunks and why you may want to get rid...


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    How To Grow and Take Care of a Thanksgiving Cactus

    Adding a holiday cactus to your indoor plant collection can bring a cascade of colorful flowers to Thanksgiving for generations...


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    How to be a Good Guest on Thanksgiving

    This Thanksgiving, be an A+ guest by following these helpful tips, so you can keep your invite for years to...

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    10 Stylish Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas

    Find fab ideas about how to decorate for a Thanksgiving dinner that your guests won't soon forget.


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    How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel for Thanksgiving

    Make your home extra cozy this Thanksgiving. Here are our top tips for beautiful mantel decor.


    How to Build a DIY Raised Dog Feeder

    Build this raised dog feeder so the Fido in your life can eat their daily kibble in style.


    How to Wash an Electric Blanket

    Before you snuggle up with your electric blanket this winter, make sure it's clean. Here's how to do it.


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    How to Winterize a Sprinkler System

    Sprinkler systems need to have all the water blown out of them before the winter freeze. If you have an...


    How to Stack and Store Firewood

    Want to keep your firewood organized and dry? Here's how.