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Easy Garden Arbor
A small project that makes a big impression!
4 min |
April 2019
Family Handyman
What Should My Real Estate Agent Do for Me?
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, remember that the real estate agent you hire is there to negotiate for you, says Antoine Thompson, national executive director of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. When challenges arise, “you want to have a good advocate working on your behalf.”
2 min |
June 2019
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Modern Planter Build It Any Size You Like—in One Afternoon
A planter like this is super simple to build. And it’ll last a long, long time because there’s no soil-to-wood contact—and therefore no rot.
4 min |
June 2019
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Mobile Storage Containers
Ever wonder about those containers you see outside people’s homes? If you need a place to put stuff temporarily, these storage containers are the perfect solution.
2 min |
June 2019
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Smart Locks
Have you ever had the uneasy feeling you didn’t lock the door when you left for work? Adding a smart lock gives a sense of security and enables other automations.
2 min |
June 2019
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The Dirt On Dust Masks
Much DIY work produces dust and/or fumes. It’s essential to protect your lungs from both; there’s no amount of dust or vapor that’s good for your lungs. And the harm is cumulative. The more work you do without protection, the more damage you’re doing. So if you’re producing dust or using finishes or solvents, use the proper mask.
1 min |
May 2019
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Installing Deck Footings
I’m replacing my old deck with a new one, complete with new footings and posts.
2 min |
May 2019
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What You Need To Know Before You Buy Attic Lift
Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button
4 min |
September 2019
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How To Turn Your Garage Into A Home Theater
Turn your garage into a home theater
3 min |
September 2019
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Expert Advice On Repair, Maintenance And Gear
Expert advice on repair, maintenance and gear.
2 min |
September 2019
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Universal Router Hood
I have a love-hate relationship with my routers. I love that they can take a chunk of wood or a ho-hum project and turn it into something polished and classy looking. I hate that they scatter dust and debris to all four corners of my shop.
1 min |
April 2018
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5 Myths About Mold
We’re exposed to mold spores in the air every day, both indoors and out, and most of the time that’s no cause for concern. But given moderate temperatures, a food source (nearly any building material) and moisture, mold can grow on almost any surface inside our homes. Left unchecked, that can mean real trouble. Mold can harm health and destroy the building materials it feasts on. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation about mold and how to handle it. So let’s separate myth from fact and look at solutions that work.
2 min |
April 2018
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5 Things You Must Know About Vermiculite
Vermiculite is a mineral that was used for insulation.
2 min |
July - August 2019
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Seal Attic Air Leaks
If you’re about to add insulation to your attic and you’ve never heard the term “attic bypasses,” you’re missing the crucial part of insulating your attic. Attic bypasses are air leaks from your living space into your attic.
1 min |
September 2019
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Leaf Blowers To The Rescue!
They can do many tedious tasks—fast
1 min |
March 2019
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Viking Bench
Stylish seating, made from construction lumber!
5 min |
July - August 2019
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How to Buy a Reliable Used Car
Cars and trucks have changed a lot over the last 10 years.
6 min |
October 2016
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Before You Cut Your Landline...
7 reasons to think twice.
2 min |
October 2016
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Why Choose Mineral Wool Insulation?
I’ve filled thousands of stud spaces with fiberglass batts over the years. So when I think insulation, I think fiberglass. But I recently tried a different type of insulation called “mineral wool.” Mineral wool has been around for decades, is widely used in Canada and Europe and is making a comeback in the United States. It’s made by melting down basalt stone and recycled slag from steel mills, then spinning it into fibre that can be formed into batts or boards. I did some research, talked to installers and filled a few walls with the stuff. Here’s my verdict: Mineral wool has some real advantages over the alternatives. If you have an insulation job coming up, I strongly recommend that you check it out.
2 min |
September 2016
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working with self-leveling underlayment
whether you’re installing ceramic tile, laminate planks or carpet, self-leveling underlayment is a great choice for floors that are rough, uneven or out of level. and it’s the absolute best choice for tile installations over an in-floor heating system.
6 min |
december - january 2017
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Stuff We Love
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.
3 min |
July/August 2018
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Workshop Storage Tips
7 inventive ways to organize your work space
2 min |
March 2019
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The Well-Prepared Truck
Gotta-have items our editors carry everywhere
2 min |
March 2019
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Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
1 min |
March 2019
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DIY Radon Testing & Remediation
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that’s produced by decaying uranium. Radon is present in nearly all soils, and very low levels of radon gas are found in the air we breathe every day. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon trapped in your home can cause lung cancer.
2 min |
June 2019
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Under-Bed Drawer Easy To Build— Even Easier To Fill!
This project is really just a box on rollers. What makes it unique is that it glides on appliance rollers instead of casters.
1 min |
June 2019
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Sharpen A Lawn Mower Blade
You can sharpen a mower blade with a file, a rotary tool or a bench grinder, but an angle grinder makes it fast and easy.
3 min |
July - August 2019
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How To Finance Home Improvement
When it’s time for major home improvement, most of us need to borrow.
2 min |
July - August 2019
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Turning Your Home Into Cash With Airbnb
Joining the Airbnb revolution could help you generate revenue from a spare room, or from an apartment or house you don’t use much. “It’s been a great experience and very worthwhile,” says Sandra Shillington, a California-based Airbnb host since 2013 and the author of the hosting guidebook, Airbnb Toolbox. But is hosting right for you?
1 min |
May 2019
Family Handyman
One-Day Storage Bench
Elegant outside, enormous space inside!
3 min |