SINK & COUNTERTOPS

DIY LAMINATE COUNTER WITH AN UNDERMOUNT SINK

GROUNDBREAKING

SITE PREP FOR SUCCESS

MECHANICALS

HVAC & PLUMBING PLANS

FOUNDATION

STRONG, STRAIGHT, SECURE

Stuff We Love

Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear

MY YEAR WITH “ROBO”

Cleaning isn’t my favorite activity, so I stepped into the future and got a Roborock S5 Max vacuum cleaner. One year later, “Robo” and I have a strong relationship and here’s why.

REPLACE A BROKEN TILE

There’s an option between living with a cracked floor tile and replacing the whole floor. If you have leftover tile or can find new tile to match your old, you can make your floor look as good as new in a couple days.

FULLY CHARGED

This sliding station keeps your tools ready to go

COCKTAIL ELEVATOR

Done for the day? Press a button to order up your favorite refreshment

LIGHT UP YOUR GARAGE

A combination of showroom and task lighting does it best

Handy Hints

Clever solutions from our readers

SWING-OUT COUNTERTOP

There when you need it, gone when you don’t

ULTRA-ORGANIZED GARAGE CABINETS

Modify your cabinets for greater storage and convenience

WORKBENCH TO BAR TOP

Add LEDs set in epoxy for a unique, high-tech look

14 Common Plumbing Code Violations

A plumbing inspector helps you keep it legal

13 Easy Auto Repairs

Simple solutions to save you money

TOUGH TILE CUTS MADE EASY

An angle grinder does what other tools can’t

TABLE IN A DAY

Peel-and-stick veneer makes it stunning and simple

STAIN BLOCKERS: OIL-BASED VS. WATER

Like standard primers, stain-blocking primers provide good adhesion and help hide existing colors and repairs. But stain blockers promise something more: They seal in stains better than standard primers or paint.

Handy Hints

Clever solutions from our readers

Great Goofs

Laughs and lessons from our readers

22 INSTANT HEATING & A/C FIXES

Even a beginner can solve common problems—and save money!

Stuff We Love

Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear

5 Amazon Echo Security Features, Tested

From monitoring the weather to controlling your smart home, Amazon Echo has hundreds of different skills.

CUSTOM SHUTTERS

The size, style and color you want—for less than the cost of plastic shutters

A NEW WINDOW IN ONE DAY

It can be intimidating, but replacing a window is just a series of simple steps

Choose the best CORDLESS JIGSAW

Cut the cord, keep the power

STUD FINDERS, SIMPLIFIED

With a little knowledge, choosing the right one is easy

BEST INVERTER GENERATORS

Quiet, clean power on the go

My First Time - Pressure Washing A Driveway

20 things I learned while making old concrete look new