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.

A can of paint remover on a wood deck.
7 Common DIY Myths

Not knowing these can lead to bad mistakes.

A house with icicles hanging off the roof.
How to Repair Winter Weather Damage To Your House

From the roof to the foundation, here's how to fix that cold-weather damage.

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Easy Metal Fixes to Do Yourself

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

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6 Projects You Didn't Know You Could DIY

There are plenty of DIY tasks within your reach.

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How to Become a Better DIYer in 2021

Get out of your comfort zone and improve your skill set.

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How To Fill And Repair Cracks In Wood Paneling

As wood paneling ages it tends to become diminished and crack. This easy to follow guide will help you fill cracks and crevices in your older wood paneling yourself.

A man installing a ceiling fan.
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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How to Make Concrete Balusters

Concrete balusters can add an elegant and regal look.

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How to Maintain the Carpet on Your Staircase

Follow this advice to give the carpet special attention.

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8 Projects You Can Do in One Weekend

You can accomplish more than you may think in two days!

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7 Wood Paneling Decorating Ideas

Give them a new look with very little effort or cost.

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How to Paint Rusted Surfaces

A coat of paint can refresh your metal fixtures.

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6 Home Repairs to Make Before It's Too Late

Tackle these projects before worse comes to worst.

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Painting Over Glazed Kitchen Cabinets

Don't forget to sand the cabinets.

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8 Home Upgrades You Can Do as a Beginning DIYer

Add value to your home, or just make it more fun to live in.

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10 Projects That Aren't as Hard as You Thought

They'll each increase the value of your home.

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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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Upgrade These 4 Spots in Your Home This Year

Focus on little projects that make a huge difference.

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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 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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How to Install Outdoor Handrails

Handrails provide critical safety.

farmhouse table
How to Build a Farmhouse Table

Steps to create a farmhouse table for your home.

antique furniture
How to Restore Antique Wood Furniture

You can do it with things around the house.

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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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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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Making Table Legs for a Pedestal Style Table

Make standard table legs for a pedestal style table.

newel post
How to Build a Newel Post

They're a classic aesthetic and safety feature.

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How to Stop the Squeaking Noise From Your Bathroom Door

5 easy steps to fix your squeaking bathroom door hinges.

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Six Modern Color Schemes for Wood Paneling

You have plenty of options.