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How to Clean Window Screens

Screen Cleaning Made Easy

 


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5 Lessons We Learned While Building a Deck

When you build a deck from the ground up, you're going to learn some things. Here are some of the...


11 Design Rules You Should Never Break

If you're looking to transform the look of a room or your entire home, it can be difficult to get...


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What to Know About Building a Cabin or Second House

Here's a guide that offers helpful information and important considerations on building your dream vacation home.

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What to Know About Building a House

There are different phases to building a house: planning, design, the actual build itself, as well as décor — all...


12 Fabulous DIY Projects Costing Less Than $50

When you're feeling a little strapped for cash, there's no need to completely hold back on your DIY projects. Check...

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Plus a Trick Question

We’ll show you the problem—and the fix.


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The Ultimate Age-Appropriate Chore Chart for Kids

Use this chore chart for kids to get youngsters of any age on board with helping out around the house.


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10 Things to Know About Swedish Death Cleaning

Yes, the name Swedish Death Cleaning is off-putting but it's kind of meant to jar you into action to decrease...


45 Weird Home Improvement Terms All DIYers Should Know

What the heck are space balls? If you’re updating your kitchen soon, you best find out! Learn about this and...

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Fact or Fiction: Is Cheese the Best Bait for Mice?

It may seem natural to bait mouse traps with cheese, but experts say you'll have better luck luring your resident...


How to Make a Simple DIY Jewelry Box

Need a DIY idea for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered.


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How To Flock a Christmas Tree

Make your Christmas tree look like it was plucked straight out of a winter wonderland with these easy flocking techniques.


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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.

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7 Things to Remember When Driving in Winter

Driving in snow and ice presents many challenges. Here are seven winter driving tips to keep you safe when the...


How to Change a Car Battery

If you’ve determined your battery is bad, here’s how to replace it yourself with only a few tools.


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Most People Don’t Know About These 12 Money-Saving Amazon Tricks

With a few clicks, you can basically have anything — and everything — you've ever wanted via Amazon. Though it...


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How to Clean Grout in Your Kitchen with a Surprising (and Cheap) Ingredient

From your floor to your backsplash, removing gunky buildup between tiles is easier than you think with this trick.


How to Clean a Gas Fireplace

Important annual gas fireplace maintenance.


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What to Know About Municipal Ice Melt Methods

Winter is coming, which means nasty weather and treacherous driving. Snow and ice can wreak havoc, so melting the ice...


6 Ways to Hang a Poster Without Damaging the Wall

Decorate your space while leaving hole-free walls.


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19 Low-Key Ways to Keep Your House Warm This Winter

As the temperature starts to take a dip, there are some simple things you can do to cut back on...


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21 Things Every Homeowner Needs to Know

While rewarding, being a homeowner can be costly and frustrating if you're not in the know. Here are 21 essential...

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How to Get Pet Stains Out of Carpet

Home remedies and products to clean your pet-stained carpet.


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How to Build an Indoor Kids Fort with PVC Pipe

Set aside a couple of hours to build this teepee-style PVC fort for endless hours of customizeable kid fun, indoors...


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How to Plug a Leaky Tire

Got a flat tire? If a small puncture is the culprit, there's a good chance you can fix it yourself....


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How to Wash a Car at Home

A clean, shiny car never stays that way for long, so proper washing techniques are essential. Learn all about how...


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How to Clean Vinyl Siding

Techniques for cleaning tough-to-remove stains on vinyl siding, trim and gutters.


15 Chemical-Free Ways to Clean Your Home

Products used to clean furniture, carpets, and appliances are full of toxic chemicals that are known carcinogens. Try these alternative...