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Four Wood Renovations to Increase Home Value

The natural look has high curb appeal.

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13 Alternatives to Cement

Some are emerging, others are classic building materials.

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4 Surprising Places Concrete Can Improve Your Interior

Add an affordable earthy element to your space.

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HempWood as a Wood Alternative

This affordable and durable option is easy to produce.

A close look at the texture of oriented strand board.
How to Waterproof Your OSB

Make sure your OSB never gets ruined by moisture.

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Lowes vs Home Depot

Who wins the epic battle?

Lumber 101

Beginning DIYer? Lumber yards can be a confusing place.

A putty knife is used to scrape excess putty from a window.
5 Ways to Speed Up the Drying of Glazing Putty

Glazing putty takes one to two weeks to dry, which can be a big inconvenience. However, there are some methods to drying it faster.

A painted cement board.
How to Paint Cement Board

Cement board is perfect for use on exteriors.

What Should You Not Buy at Home Depot?

Some items you just shouldn't buy at Home Depot.

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Top 3 Particle Board Fastening Techniques

Particle board's a great material if you fasten it right.

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Particle Board Water Damage: Dos and Don'ts

What you need to know about particle board and water damage.

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How to Paint Oriented Strand Board

Oriented strand board might seem difficult to paint, but with the right materials, anyone can give this job a professional touch.

Unfinished drywall in a home
Fireboard vs Drywall: What's the Difference?

When remodeling or building a new home, you might not think of fireboard as a preferred form of wall

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How to Source Low-Cost Materials for Your Project

Materials for a DIY project don't have to break the bank.

rammed earth walls
Building with Rammed Earth

Design your dream home with this unique material.

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How to Install Soundproof Drywall

Add some privacy and freedom.

A pallet hung on a wall with flowers planted in it.
How to Tell if a Pallet Is Safe to Reuse

Pallet projects are everywhere, but it's harder than you think to find a safe pallet to use.

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How to Salvage Urban Logs for Carpentry

Dead trees take on new life with this sustainable concept.

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6 Cheap Building Materials to Have On Hand for Home Repairs

Fix things without a trip to the superstore.

blue composite shingles
The Best Sustainable Building Materials

They're usually cheaper, more natural, or more durable.

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Where to Get Cheap Lumber

A good source of project wood may be closer than you think.

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Using Medium Density Fiberboard as a Quick Fix for Your Furniture

MDF as it is commonly known in the construction field is a very useful material.

Plywood
How to Make Your Own AA Plywood

Plywood is a preferred construction material.

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Sedimentary Rock

Sedimentary rock is a type of rock and is one of the three primary types of rocks. Rocks in this family

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Fungicide

No do it yourself outdoor painting project is ever complete without a fungicide treatment. This is especially

How to Spackle Fireboard

Fireboard is not all that difficult to spackle.

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How To Change Circular Saw Blades

To ensure smooth cuts, it is important to keep circular saw blades nice and sharp.

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9 Lumber Alternatives

Wood prices can be unpredictable.

Home Interior Drywall Construction
Everything You Need to Know about Drywall Finish Level 1

You need to create your own drywall finish.

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How to Mix Knockdown Texture

How you can apply a knockdown finish to your walls and ceiling.

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5 DIY Materials You Can Reuse

Upcycle these faves into crafty projects.

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Using a Power Mixer to Mix Concrete

How a cement mixer facilitates the job of pouring cement.

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6 DIY Materials to Pick up at the Dollar Store

If you can find it here, why go somewhere else?

3 Things to Consider When Buying Dimension Lumber

When you are either buying rough cut or dimensional lumber.

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Everything You Need to Know about Drywall Finish Level 2

After the drywall has been fitted, you will need to apply what is known as a drywall finish.

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What is AA Plywood?

Know what grade you're dealing with.

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How to Mix Plaster of Paris

How it can be easy to prepare a batch of Plaster of Paris.

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How to Mix Drywall Mud

Your choice of materials is important.