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    17 Tips for Tidy Outdoor Storage

    Transform your yard with innovative, budget-friendly outdoor storage solutions to keep gardening tools and supplies neatly organized and accessible.


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    13 Things You Can Expect to Pay for Before Buying a House

    You might be focused on that big number — the mortgage payment — while you’re looking for a house but...


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    5 Easy Homemade Cleaners That Work Great

    Store-bought cleaning products might offer amazing results, but sometimes you have all you need in front of you. Check out...


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    13 Handy Hints for Cleaning Your Home

    You don’t need expensive appliances or specially designed products to keep your home neat and tidy. The following 14 handy...


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    12 Awesome Closet Storage Hacks

    It may not be your dream closet, but that doesn't mean you don't have storage options. Here are 12 creative...


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    The 12 Best Cold-Weather DIY Projects to Do

    The cold weather may keep you inside, but it doesn't have to slow you down when it comes to home...


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    11 Organizational Ideas for Small Living Rooms

    If you have a small living room and need more storage ideas, there are plenty of solutions you can make...


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    6 Critical Places to Lubricate Your Car Before Winter

    A little lubricant in the right places can do wonders for your car this winter.

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    Floor Swiffer for Walls

    The Swiffer Sweeper floor mop is a go-to cleaning tool for homeowners with hard floors, but did you know that...


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    14 Awesome Plans for DIY Patio Furniture

    Upgrade your patio with DIY furniture. It may seem daunting to try to build your own furniture but we'll show...


    How to Build a Pallet Dolly

    After adding some reinforcement blocking to the pallet, I installed a 4-in. caster at each corner. It worked perfectly for...


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    Why You Should Upgrade to a Mesh Router

    Say goodbye to internet dead zones in your home with the help of a mesh router network. Here's how you...


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    10 Incredible Hidden Rooms

    There are few architectural details that can give a home a sense of mystery and wonder like a secret door...


    How to Fix a Twisted and Bent Car Key

    Clamp the key in a vise with the twisted end pointing up. Then use pliers to carefully twist the key...


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    Buy and Install the Best Wi-Fi Security Camera for Your Needs

    There are three basic types of Wi-Fi security cameras on the market. Some cameras are made solely for indoor or...


    13 Incredible Tiny Home Kitchens

    A tiny home kitchen runs the gamut from extra fancy to simple and utilitarian. Here's a collection of incredible tiny...


    10 Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector When Buying Your First Home

    Hiring a home inspector is not mandatory when you buy a home. However, a home inspection can be one of...

    Must-Know Garage Storage Tips for Weekend Mechanics

    Whether your garage could be confused with a Nascar trailer or you just like to change your brakes, these tips...


    How to Remove Rust from Concrete

    This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.


    12 Common Home Emergencies and How to Deal with Them

    When a home emergency happens for the first time, homeowners can get a little paralyzed. Questions like, "What do I...


    How to Effectively Clean Mini Blinds

    If you let your mini blinds build up too much dust and dirt, they can be impossible to clean. The...


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    How to Build a DIY Drill Organizer

    Learn how to build a drill dock organizer to keep your workshop neat...


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    How To Decorate a Pumpkin with Fall Leaves

    Highlight autumn’s freshest hues on white, orange or pale green pumpkins.

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    30 Best-Ever Storage Tips

    All homeowners face the never ending battle against clutter. And when we find a winning strategy, we share it with...


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    21 Top Tool Storage Tips, Tricks and Ideas

    DIYers tend to accumulate all kinds of tools for all kinds of projects. The key to staying efficient, though, is...


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    8 Kitchen Remodel Tips for a Happier Experience

    Planning for a new kitchen? Use these tips to prevent expensive mistakes, eliminate headaches and get the kitchen you want!


    Garden Tool Storage Ideas

    The right garden tools make gardening easier for sure. But where do you store all those tools? And how do...


    8 Mechanic’s Tool Tips for DIYers

    It's not only about having the right tools. These tool tips can show you when, where and how to use...


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    Furniture Stripping: Tips for Refinishing

    Make old furniture look new again in a weekend!