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Painting & Finishing

6 Tips for Using Magnetic Paint Primer Successfully

Create unique and useful effects in your home by magnetizing virtually any surface with a special type of primer.

Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Pour a Concrete Patio

Done right, a concrete patio can be an attractive addition to your property that's long-lasting, versatile, and economical—particularly if you pour it yourself!

Cleaning & Organizing

Care and Cleaning Keep Wicker Wonderful

A popular choice for spaces indoors and out, wicker furniture and accessories can provide years of comfort and enjoyment if properly maintained.

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Build a Backyard Hammock Stand from Scratch

Build this outdoor hammock stand in an afternoon—just in time to take a nice long nap in the sun!

Deck, Patio & Porch

Pea Gravel Brings Beauty to Any Patio

Low cost and low maintenance, DIY-friendly pea gravel patios appeal with wonderfully non-pretentious beauty.

Lawn Care

Top Tips for Watering Your Lawn

Appliances

What’s the Difference? Induction vs. Gas and Electric Stoves

Learn why induction cooking is faster, safer, cooler—and pricier—than traditional stoves so you can choose the best appliance for your home.

Garages

Weekend Projects: 5 DIY Ways to Set Up Garage Shelves

Using humble materials and simple techniques, you can put up any of these garage shelves and squash clutter in less than one weekend.

DIY

These Impressive Before-and-After Photos Will Make You Want to Buy a Fixer-Upper

Seeking inspiration for your next reno project? Spark your creativity with this collection of dramatic photos and useful tips from experienced homeowners and DIY enthusiasts.

Paints & Finishes

What to Do with Old Paint

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean with Mineral Spirits—and Why You Should

Make short work of some of your toughest cleaning jobs with a little mineral spirits and the right technique.

Siding

All You Need to Know About Stucco Homes

Not just for the southwest anymore, this distinctive exterior is catching on across the country. Find out if it’s right for your home.

Furniture & Design

Weekend Projects: 5 Designs for a DIY Daybed

Set up any of these daybeds as seating that doubles as sleeping quarters, and you can start filling the calendar with visits from friends and family.

Interior

All You Need to Know About Pony Walls

Define individual spaces throughout the home without giving up the desirable qualities of an open layout, like airiness, connectivity, and a little extra natural light. Yes, these easy-to-DIY partitions offer the ultimate compromise.

Roofing

Find Out Which Renowned Homes Were Practically Uninhabitable

They're dream homes for fans of architecture, but for the people who actually live in them, groundbreaking designs can be a real nightmare.

Plumbing

8 Tips for Setting Up a Stylish and Functional Laundry Room Sink

Follow this advice for a laundry area sink sure to make wash day duties easier and help you handle other cleanup chores as well.

Sheds & ADUs

All You Need to Know About Granny Pods

Find out if an accessory dwelling unit in your backyard will be the perfect place for the elder loved ones in your life.

Interior

All You Need to Know About Coffered Ceilings

This architectural style stands the test of time as one that delivers drama, elegance, and an emphasis on spaciousness.

Workshop

The Dos and Don’ts of Bleaching Wood

Follow these best and worst practices of working with bleach to bring new, lighter life to old wood furniture.

Flooring

Quick Tip: Renew Dull Wood Finishes with Mineral Spirits

Wood worse for wear? Even if you someday plan on refinishing tired furniture or trim, right now you can revitalize the material, quickly and easily, simply by using mineral spirits.