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Terms of the Trade: What is Jury Rigging?

This little phrase comes up surprisingly often.

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Hot Topics: Pool Power

Installing your pool's electricity is tricky, but possible.

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Product Review - Topdon 309 CAN OBDII Code Reader

This no-frills car code reader is a useful diagnostic tool.

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Hot Topics: Deck Stain Prep

Summer is deck season!

What We're Working On

The steps leading to a condo development. My Flipping Condo - Part One

A new series on how to renovate a rental property.

Improve Your DIY Skills: Great Projects for Beginners Living with a Robot: The Roomba 880 More in What We're Working On >

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? More in Terms of the Trade >

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? More in Hot Topics >

The Nuts and Bolts

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

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 Save Water, Save Money: We Test Out the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller - Generation 2 More in The Nuts and Bolts >