Recognizing and Correcting Common Bath Fan Problems
A bath fan that isn’t installed properly can cause more damage than no fan at all. But here’s the good news: Bath fans aren’t that complicated.
28 Helpful Tips for Doing DIY Work Alone
When a project requires extra hands but there aren’t any available (or you’re too stubborn to ask for help!), try...
16 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Room That Actually Work
Learn how to warm up a room without using a plug-in electric heater. Consider built-in radiant floor or ceiling heating,...
19 Frightening Fantastic DIY Duct Tape Halloween Costumes
Who’s got the best DIY costumes? The kids from Destination Imagination every year. Each year Destination Imagination holds a Duct...
Dryer Vents: How to Hook Up and Install Dryer Vents
How to install a rigid metal duct for a safer dryer.
Dry Clothes Faster with a Dryer Duct Booster
Suck out damp dryer exhaust fast
DIY Duct Tape Wallet
Don’t buy an expensive wallet; make this sturdy, unbreakable diy duct tape wallet in just about 30 minutes instead.
New Kitchen Venting: How to Install a Kitchen Fan Vent
Use rigid duct with insulated duct sleeve for an oven exhaust fan.
How to Install a Duct Booster Fan
Fine tune your heating and cooling system
Replace a Broken Dryer Vent Cap
Install a new dryer vent cover in about 30 minutes
Dryer Lint Cleaning Tips
Clean lint from the dryer exhaust duct quickly and easily
Organize Anything with Pegboard: 14 Ideas and Tips
Pegboard is everywhere-panels, hooks, doodads, you name it. Every hand tool in the hardware store is hanging on pegboard. Every...
9 Air Conditioner Myths You Really Need to Stop Believing
No, your air conditioner is not going to give you a cold. Learn what other AC myths you can stop...
How to Make Frisbee Tic-Tac-Toe
For a simple and cheap way to enjoy the warm weather, make a giant tic-tac-toe grid on a shower curtain...
Hanging a Door is Easier with a Little Duct Tape
Keep everything on the level with a wedge when replacing a door
Repurpose Ducting for Containing Hostas
Control your hosta growth with this simple gardening trick using only galvanized duct.
Tip for Installing Flooring in Tight Spots
Create a little handle for installing flooring
Second Hand for Plywood Cutting
Check out this clever workshop tip!
Stowable Spray Booth
Make a reusable spray booth that's easy to store.
Thick-Skinned Sandpaper
Reader Maggi Thomas sent us a cool sanding tip. Put duct tape on the back of sandpaper and cut it...
At the End of Your Nylon Rope?
Here’s another smart way to keep nylon rope from fraying when you cut it. Firmly wrap three turns of duct...
12 Brilliant Uses for Duct Tape
While we wouldn't condone all of these, it's still pretty incredible to see the kinds of stuff people use duct...
Home Inspector Nightmares: Volume 22
In this volume of Crazy Repairs That Don’t Work we see the return of duct tape as a critical component....
Paper Towel Holder Tape Storage
Mount an old paper towel dispenser to your wall or pegboard. It can hold several rolls of duct tape, painter’s...
Home Inspector Nightmares: Vol. 8
In this installment of home inspector nightmares, you’ll be amazed by how much ceiling fan blades can droop. Plus, as...
Duct Tape Uses
Look for duct tape in one of its many sizes, shapes or materials for special uses or for solving special...