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oil spill on wood table
Hot Topics: Oil Spill Damaged My Wood Table
By Leah Champion
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Reviewed by
Dawn Hammon

Did you know oil can eat away your wood finish?

pressure wash mildew away
Hot Topics: Keeping Mold and Mildew Away From Your Home's Exterior
By Leah Champion
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Reviewed by
Dawn Hammon

Bacteria and fungus can be unsightly and unhealthy.

Paint peeling off a bathroom wall.
Hot Topics: This Bathroom's Peeling Paint Isn't a Moisture Problem
By Justin DiPego
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Reviewed by
Dawn Hammon

When paintjobs fail, a DIYer gets answers from the Forum.

Terms of the Trade

A putty knife with spackling paste on it being applied to a yellow wall.
Terms of the Trade: What Is Spackling Paste?

Make sure your walls have a smooth surface before painting.

Terms of the Trade: What Is a T-Square? Terms of the Trade: What Is a Tongue and Groove Joint?
By Angela Sabrowsky
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Hot Topics

A house foundation with a hole at the base.
Hot Topics: Foundation Openings at Base

Is a hole at the foundation of your house cause for concern?

Hot Topics: Tips for Running Wire Through Existing Walls Hot Topics: Is Installing a Garage Door a Dangerous DIY?
By Angela Sabrowsky
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The Nuts and Bolts

A woman holds a Yale Assure Lock
DIY Closer Look: Yale Assure Lock with Bluetooth
By Kimberly Keller

Check out how to install your own deadbolt as we look in depth at Yale's new smart lock.

A Modular Approach to Home Automation: We Test Out 3 D-Link Smart Devices
By Kimberly Keller
Save Water, Save Money: We Test Out the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller - Generation 2
By Kimberly Keller
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Reviewed by
Hannah Madans
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