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Make every room of your home reflect your personal style and aesthetic preference with all the best ideas, designs and common repairs.

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    Everything to Know About Barrel Hinges

    Barrel hinges function so discretely and out of sight, you could very well call them the true hidden gems of...


    How To Plunge a Toilet the Right Way, According to Experts

    A plunger can easily clear most toilet clogs, as long as it's the right type. Here's how to do it...


    10 Bathroom Tile Trends That We Love

    See 10 fresh, new bathroom tile trends in these gorgeous spaces we found on Instagram.


    Epoxy Garage Flooring Tips

    An accurate slab moisture test is the key to a long-lasting floor


    Efficient Workshop Essentials: Best Hardware and Screw Organizers Reviewed

    When it comes to sorting and storing the nuts and bolts of your life, a hardware organizer will get the...


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    How to Melt Ice Fast (Hint: It’s Not Salt!)

    Out of rock salt? Here’s how to avoid slipping and sliding on your front porch this winter.


    Install a Warm, Moisture-Resistant Basement Subfloor in a Day

    Converting your basement into a comfortable living space provides more square footage for family activities and it increases the value...


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    12 Style Inspirations for DIY Refurbished Bookshelves

    You found an old bookshelf at a garage sale, in your basement or on craiglist, but it needs a little...

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    12 Best Mug Trees and Displays You Can DIY

    Coffee mugs can be difficult to store since they are awkwardly shaped and take up a lot of space. Plus,...


    This Is Why It’s Illegal to Remove a Mattress Tag

    What would happen if you cut off your mattress tag—the one that ominously warns, "Under penalty of law, this tag...


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    20 Amazing Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

    From intricate and eye-catching to simple and clean, a backsplash can help you express your style in the kitchen. Get...


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    Where’s My Washing Machine Filter and Do I Really Need to Clean It?

    Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 percent with this little-known maintenance tip.


    The Best Bathroom and Kitchen Sink Faucets

    Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.


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    12 Incredible DIY Room Divider Ideas

    If you live in a studio apartment or just want to break up a big room, room dividers can do...


    How to Frame a Gabled Dormer

    A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.


    DIY Radon Reduction System Tips

    You can save $1000 in a weekend! Here's what you need to know before you begin installing your DIY radon...


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    Parts of a Toilet: What They Are and How to Fix

    Learn how to fix broken parts of your toilet such as flappers, fill valves, flush valves and handles.

    What to Know About Ductless Mini Splits

    Whether you’re finishing a basement area, adding new space or just upgrading your home’s HVAC system, you owe it to...


    10 Inviting Entryway Decor Ideas

    Whether your entryway is large or small, there are some simple things you can do to make it more functional...


    How To Find and Repair Hidden Plumbing Leaks

    Troubleshoot and fix minor drips before they cause major damage.


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    How to Fix a Running Toilet

    Check inside the toilet tank for a leaky flapper, bad fill valve, or overflow pipe at the wrong height.


    How to Replace a Garbage Disposal

    Need to know how to install a garbage disposal? Our step-by-step garbage disposal installation guide makes it super quick and...


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    How to Tighten a Shower Handle

    Fast fix for an annoying problem

    How To Replace a Bathtub Spout

    Bathtub spouts don't last forever. If yours is corroded, isn't working properly or is just ugly, you can replace it...


    10 Tips for Installing a Faucet the Easy Way

    Installing a new faucet is a snap, but removing the one it's replacing can be a pain. Avoid headaches with...


    Bathtub Faucet Leaking? Here’s How to Fix It

    This simple DIY bathtub faucet repair saves you money and water.


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    10 Clever Ways to Foil Porch Pirates

    More than 25 million Americans have their packages stolen right from their doorsteps by porch pirates each year—don't be one...


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    How to Fix a Leaking Frost-Proof Faucet

    Check out these fixes for common faucet problems


    How to Replace a Shower Drain From the Top

    A leaky shower drain can wreak havoc on the framing underneath. If you have a plastic shower base, you can...