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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.
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June 2020
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Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
3 min |
June 2020
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Great Goofs
Laughs and lessons from our readers
2 min |
June 2020
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22 INSTANT HEATING & A/C FIXES
Even a beginner can solve common problems—and save money!
7 min |
June 2020
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Stuff We Love
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear
4 min |
June 2020
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5 Amazon Echo Security Features, Tested
From monitoring the weather to controlling your smart home, Amazon Echo has hundreds of different skills.
3 min |
March 2020
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CUSTOM SHUTTERS
The size, style and color you want—for less than the cost of plastic shutters
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March 2020
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A NEW WINDOW IN ONE DAY
It can be intimidating, but replacing a window is just a series of simple steps
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March 2020
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Choose the best CORDLESS JIGSAW
Cut the cord, keep the power
5 min |
April 2020
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STUD FINDERS, SIMPLIFIED
With a little knowledge, choosing the right one is easy
3 min |
April 2020
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BEST INVERTER GENERATORS
Quiet, clean power on the go
4 min |
April 2020
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My First Time - Pressure Washing A Driveway
20 things I learned while making old concrete look new
6 min |
October 2019
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Want To Give Up Gas?
Battery-powered chain saws can handle big jobs
3 min |
October 2019
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The Choice Of Grout Can Make Or Break A Tile Project
It’s the make-or-break decision for your tile project
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October 2019
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Flood Your Kitchen With Light
And transform it into a place you’ll love to be
4 min |
October 2019
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Can Wood Make You Sick?
We all know that sawdust and fine dust particles floating in the air don’t just make your shop a mess; they’re also health hazards.
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October 2019
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Give New Life To Your Old Countertops
The look of marble at a fraction of the cost
6 min |
October 2019
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Have you Done Toilet Paper Test Yet!
Faster breakdown means fewer clogs
1 min |
October 2019
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Living Wall
Plant a vertical garden, and let the automatic watering system keep it thriving.
5 min |
June 2018
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Home Tech
New solutions for today’s home.
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March 2017
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8 Easy Ways To Cut Metal Fast
There’s nothing wrong with using a good, old-fashioned hacksaw, but there are faster, easier ways to cut metal. In this article, we’ll show you power tool tips and techniques for cutting the types and thicknesses of metal that DIYers handle the most.
4 min |
May 2018
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Build A Welding Table
Admit it: You’ve always wanted to learn how to weld. This pro will show you how.
3 min |
May 2018
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French Cleat Tool Wall
Easy to build, easy to reconfigure as your tool collection grows
4 min |
May 2018
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Home Care+Repair
Fix it, maintain it, improve it.
5 min |
May 2018
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Kitchen Pavilion - The Perfect Blend Of Entertaining Space And Storage Shed
The perfect blend of entertaining space and storage shed
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July - August 2019
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Best Pro Tips
Expert advice from the job site.
4 min |
March 2019
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Buy Better Trim Paint
Installed new trim when I replaced all the doors and windows in my house a few years ago. Unfortunately, I didn’t get around to painting it. I recently decided it was time to finish the job, and the first step was to determine the paint that would perform best regardless of brand, sheen or color.
4 min |
March 2019
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Sidewalk Surgery
Replace crumbling concrete yourself and save hundreds
3 min |
March 2019
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Raised Gardens
A fresh way to grow a bumper crop
4 min |
March 2019
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Toilet Trouble? What You Need To Know
Learn the basics so you can fix it yourself—and save!
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