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What Is Universal Home Design?

Universal design supports people with all kinds of ability.

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Minimum Hallway Width

The general idea is to keep them accessible and safe.

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5 Prime Day Deals on Home Goods You Can Get Right Now

Get the inside track on the earliest bargains!

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14 Home Improvement Projects Under $50

A small touch can feel like a big change.

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Kids Moving Home? Here are 9 Projects to Do Together

Recruit the extra hands to get some home projects done!

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What to Do With an Empty Bedroom?

An empty nest can be a new beginning.

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How to Create a Meditation Space

A few mindful minutes each day confer major health benefits.

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How to Set Up a Home Workout Space

Why pay a subscription fee when you could stay fit at home?

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Simple Upgrades Renters Can Make That Landlords Love

These easy upgrades will ensure your landlord adores you!

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5 Handy DIY Tricks

Learning new DIY tips and tricks can really speed up projects and result in better-finished products.

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What to Look for in a Fixer Upper

Is buying a fixer upper something you should consider, or is it a huge no-no?

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Special Situations in Renting and Renters' Rights

Read this article for a general explanation of renters' rights.

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Women Tackle Home Improvement Jobs

Women are tackling more home improvement then ever before.

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New DIYer? Here's What You Don't Need

Read this before you run out to the hardware store.

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4 Beginner DIY Skills to Master This Year

If you're new to DIY, here are a few skills you should try around the house to save you money.

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10 Amazon Prime Day Home Improvement Deals in 2022

Even small projects are progress. Check a few off the list.

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How to Avoid a Mid-project Breakdown

How to stop worrying and get back to making your project turn out great!

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5 Ways New Homeowners Waste Money

First-time homebuyer? Avoid these classic money blunders.

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8 Tips to Get Back Your Security Deposit

Don't leave money behind when you move out of your rental.

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How to Set Realistic Expectations as a Beginner DIYer

Get off to a great start on your DIY journey!

The Best of Did-It-Myself Projects
The Best of Did-It-Myself Projects

Your fellow readers let us know the results when they turn do-it-yourself into did-it-myself.

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5+ Interior Home DIY Resolutions

Improve the look of your home this year with simple DIYs.

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5 of Our Top DIYs

These are some of our all-time faves.

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The Best Home DIY Projects for Beginners

New to DIY? Try tackling these projects first.

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9 Beginner Projects to Do in a Day

Give your home a new face and make it efficient.

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Avoid These 6 Most Common DIY Mistakes

Increase chances of creating a successful project.

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Make Your Home Wheelchair Accessible

It can include both minor and major renovations.

Top 5 DIYs of 2016

Check out projects and ideas from 2016 for inspo today.

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2019 DIY Resolutions

Here's six goals you can set for your home in 2019.