The Complete Guide to Caulking Baseboards for a Professional Finish
Caulk baseboards like a pro: pick acrylic latex with silicone, cut the nozzle small, pull a thin...
DIY
Small home repairs you can do yourself: replacing hinges and corner bead, resealing tubs and stripping painted hardware, with the tools and pitfalls of each job.
How to Create a Tiled Backsplash Using Peel and Stick Subway Tiles
Install a peel and stick subway tile backsplash: compare vinyl, metal, and epoxy tiles, prep the...
Why Painting Your Front Door Is the Highest Impact Curb Appeal Fix
Painting a front door is the cheapest high-impact curb appeal fix. A step-by-step guide with...
How to Build a Simple Potting Bench from Pallet Wood
Build a potting bench from reclaimed pallet wood: spot safe HT-stamped pallets, break them down...
The Best Techniques for Patching and Repairing Drywall Holes
Patch drywall holes of any size: fill small dings with spackle, mesh-patch medium holes, cut in...
How to Make Custom Drawer Dividers That Fit Your Exact Dimensions
Build drawer dividers that fit exactly: measuring the drawer, choosing cardboard or plywood, the...
Why Magnetic Paint Under Regular Paint Creates Hidden Organization
How magnetic paint works under regular wall paint: stir the iron primer well, build three to...
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed Using Only Hand Tools
Build a sturdy 4x8 raised garden bed with only hand tools: pick rot-resistant cedar, cut with a...
The Easiest Way to Add Crown Molding to Any Room in Your Home
Stacked crown molding builds a full profile from flat trim using only straight and 45-degree...
How to Create a Vertical Garden Wall Using Basic PVC Pipes
Build a vertical garden from 4-inch PVC pipe: pipe sizing, hole-saw openings, drainage, mounting...
Why Replacing Cabinet Hardware Is the Cheapest Kitchen Makeover
Replacing cabinet knobs and pulls is the cheapest kitchen makeover: measure center-to-center...
How to Build a Murphy Desk That Folds Flat Against Your Wall
Build a fold-down Murphy desk from 3/4-inch plywood: a 30x20-inch cut list, stud-mounting the...