Repairing Your Home

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How to Flip a House

It's a big process, but it can be very lucrative.

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5 Things to Consider before Buying a Fixer Upper

Will it be a great investment or a money pit?

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How to Install a Farmhouse Sink

Deep apron sinks have a robust appeal.

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How to Get Certified as a Home Inspector

It's a relatively accessible career path.

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7 Common DIY Myths

Not knowing these can lead to bad mistakes.

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Budget DIY Home Repairs and Improvements

Start small and build skills as you go.

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Are Home Repair Warranties Worth it?

Will you be covered if a pipe bursts? Yes and no.

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How Do I Find a Good Local Handyman?

Find a good match in your handy helper.

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How to Fix Anything (10 DIY Skills That Solve Most Problems)

Review the steps to solve home and life problems.

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Pretty Quick Home Improvement Fixes

Here are some quick and easy suggestions for home repairs that will make household items look like new.

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How to Maintain a Home

Here's how to paint, sand, and saw in the home.

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How to Salvage an Old Wooden Staircase

Old wooden staircases are full of beauty and charm and can be brought back to life.

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How to Remove Unwanted Finish From Old Kitchen Cabinets

You can pull it off with only a few tools and materials.

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Handy Duct Tape Uses Around the House

Learn how duct tape can take you out of a jamb.

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How to Install Outdoor Handrails

Handrails provide critical safety.

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Adding Brown Glaze to Enhance Cabinets

Steps to refresh your cabinetry with a brown color wash.

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How to Build a Farmhouse Table

Steps to create a farmhouse table for your home.

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How to Make a Farmhouse Bed Canopy

Create a farmhouse bed by adding a luxurious canopy to it.

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How to Restore Antique Wood Furniture

You can do it with things around the house.

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4 Money Saving Kitchen Renovation Ideas

Consider the following money saving renovation tips to use when remodeling your kitchen.

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Design Ideas for Modern Staircases

Consider these modern staircase design options.

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Make Your Own Baluster Candleholders

Steps to make a candleholder from an old baluster.

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Tree House Remodel: Construction for the Kids

Allowing your child to help gives them a confidence boost.

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Inexpensive Ways to Improve an Older Home's Value

Improving the appearance and efficiency of your older home.

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Fixing the Most Common Renter Accidents

Three common problems and three simple solutions.

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8 DIYs to Tide You Over Until You Can Do Better

Bring some temporary updates to upgrade rooms in the house.

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Choosing Sizes and Steps for Spiral Staircases

Choosing a spiral staircase is no easy matter.

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How to Install Wooden Stairs

Follow these steps to install wooden stairs in your home.

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Top 10 Bathroom Repairs

Here are ten easy bathroom repairs.

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Tiling Your Wooden Staircase Kickboards

Create an interesting and imaginative detail.

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Refinishing Glazed Kitchen Cabinets

Restore an antique look to your kitchen cabinets with glaze.

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Painting Over Glazed Kitchen Cabinets

Don't forget to sand the cabinets.

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5 DIY Skills to Learn This Year

Want to expand your DIY expertise in 2021? Start right here.

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Easy Metal Fixes to Do Yourself

You don't need extensive metalworking skills to do repairs.

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5 Advanced Projects That Are Easier Than You Think

Think you don't have the skills for these? We'd bet you do.

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Building Iron Railings for Your Stairs

Follow these easy steps to install a wrought iron railing.

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3 Tricks for Refinishing Your Cabinets Affordably

It's a big project, so plan it out first.

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Making Tapered Table Legs

Follow these 4 easy steps to make your own tapered legs.

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Tips for Painting Light Colors Onto Dark Wood Paneling

Read this advice if you're considering painting the wood.

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Building Wooden Balusters

Follow these three easy steps to build your own balusters.

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How to Fix Glass Door Knobs That Squeak

Follow these simple steps to fix your noisy glass doorknob.

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Making Table Legs for a Pedestal Style Table

Make standard table legs for a pedestal style table.