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    How to Build a Dog Crate

    Forget buying a crate from the pet store. Make this DIY wooden dog crate, a piece of fine furniture and a safe home for your pup.

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    How to Build a Key Rack For Your Wall

    If you're always misplacing your keys, wallet or sunglasses, this handy key rack is the perfect project for you.


    Kill Your Yard’s Pests with the Wondercide Flea and Tick Spray

    Bugs bugging you? Check out the Wondercide Flea and Tick Yard Spray to eradicate your lawn's pesky visitors. 


    Improve the Health of Your Yard with the Sun Joe Dethatcher

    Don’t let your grass get smothered with thatch! Use the top-rated Sun Joe Dethatcher to care for the...


    I Tried Slobproof Touch-Up Paint Pens From Amazon to Fix Chips in My Walls

    Make your space look new again with the help of a refillable touch-up paint pen, like this option...

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    How to Make DIY Wood Chess Pieces

    Put your own spin on a classic game.


    4 DIY Home Security Hacks for Reinforcing Your Front Door

    Up your home security with these simple and cost-effective hacks to reinforce your front door.

    How to Install An Off-Grid Solar Power System

    Run power where you need it.

     


    Does This DIY Swamp Cooler TikTok Hack Work?

    Summer temps are heating up. We tested this TikTok swamp cooler hack that claims to cool you down. Did it...


    14 Tips and Tricks for Using and Storing String

    From cutting pipes to a quick measuring tape substitute, check out these brilliant ways to store and use string.


    Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door

    Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.

    17 Clothes Hanger Tips and Tricks

    From declogging drains to hanging cookbooks, see all the brilliant ways you never thought to use your clothes hangers.


    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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    What Are Sod Webworms and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

    Sod webworms are a common nuisance in residential lawns. Sometimes they're just pesky and can be easily ignored. But they...


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    How To Babyproof Drawers and Cabinets

    These tips from a certified expert make childproofing drawers and cabinets a snap.


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    Family Handyman Approved: Wago Lever Nuts

    Wary of cheap, twist-on wire nuts? Then try these from Wago.

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    Having Trouble Finding Bleach? Here’s What To Use Instead

    Bleach is hard to find right now. Experts recommend these three bleach alternatives for cleaning.


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    This Car-Cleaning Putty Is All over TikTok — Here’s Why

    This fun-looking car-cleaning putty gets weird, crusty stuff out of your air conditioner vents.


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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.


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    How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a Kitchen?

    Of course there's no simple answer, but here are some ways to get a ballpark estimate and ideas for saving...


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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.


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    What To Know About Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

    To better protect your home and family from the devastation of a fire, consider investing in a residential fire sprinkler...


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    10 Storage & Organization Essentials Professional Home Organizers Swear By

    The right tools make it easy to get rid of clutter and keep it away.


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    Why Won’t My Car Start in the Cold?

    Cars don't like the cold. Frigid temperatures weaken batteries, but they also affect other automotive systems that can keep an...

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    Most House Fires Are Caused By These 5 Things

    House fires are devastating and often could be avoided if the residents paid closer attention to what's going on in...


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    13 Best Car Detailing Tools

    Professional detailers swear by these car detailing tools to keep their vehicles looking new.


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    Types of Saws and When To Use Them

    Whether you're a woodworker, hobbyist or a home repair specialist, you need saws. Here's some help for choosing the right...


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    11 Clever Ways To Repurpose Takeout Containers

    From seed trays to canine hydration on the go, here are some ideas for what to do with all of...


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    Have You Heard of IFTTT? Here’s What to Know

    If This Then That, or IFTTT for short, puts the internet to work for you. We gave it a try...


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    We Tried It: Flo By Moen Smart Water Valve

    Ready to learn about your water usage and save money? The Flo by Moen smart water valve might be just...