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Attics

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All You Need to Know About Dry Wells

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Design

Solved! How High to Hang Pictures

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Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Shoe Molding

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Doors

How to Install Bifold Doors

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Where to Put Smoke Detectors, Solved!
Building & Installing

Solved! Where to Place the Smoke Detectors in Your House

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Bathroom Remodeling

Solved! What’s the Best Bathtub Size?

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GFCI Outlets Around the House
Home Safety

All You Need to Know About GFCI Outlets

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7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Know
DIY

7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Get to Know

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drywall repair
Interior

Dos and Don’ts of Repairing Drywall

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How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell

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Improve Garage Door Security in 7 Steps
Exterior

7 Easy Ways to Increase Your Garage Door Security

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how to paint an interior door
DIY

How to Paint an Interior Door

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finishing basement walls
Basements

The Dos and Don’ts of Finishing Basement Walls

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how to level a floor
DIY

How to Level a Floor: What to Know Before You DIY

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Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn
DIY

Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn

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how to use a miter box
DIY

How to Use a Miter Box

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how to install a deadbolt
DIY

How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

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how to install shutters
Curb Appeal

How to Install Shutters

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propane vs natural gas
Design

Should You Make the Switch From Propane to Natural Gas?

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how to remove carpet
Flooring

How to Remove Carpet

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how to install baseboard
Building & Installing

How to Install Baseboard Trim

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What to Know Before You Install Marble Flooring
Building & Installing

9 Things to Know Before Buying and Installing Marble Flooring

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How to Install a Vinyl Window
Building & Installing

How to Install a Vinyl Window

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Plumb-Bob
DIY

The Plumb Bob: What Is This Tool, and How Do You Use It?

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how to remove tile
DIY

How to Remove Tile From Floors, Backsplashes, and Other Surfaces

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Puppy With Fleas
DIY

How To: Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home

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How to Get Rid of Silverfish
DIY

How to Get Rid of Silverfish

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Engineered Stone Countertops: Silestone's Ocean Storm
Countertops

A Beginner’s Guide to Engineered Stone Countertops

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All You Need to Know About Tinted Home Windows
DIY

7 Things to Know Before Tinting Home Windows

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7 Signs You Need a New Roof
DIY

7 Signs You Need a New Roof

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basement bathroom plumbing
Basements

Thinking About Installing a Basement Bathroom? Here’s What You Need to Know

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The Pros and Cons of Dutch Doors
Curb Appeal

Dutch Doors: An Open-and-Shut Way to Instantly Boost Curb Appeal

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how to clean granite countertops
Cleaning

How to Clean Granite Countertops

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how to drill a hole in glass
DIY

How to Drill a Hole in Glass

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Sulfur Smell in the House? 6 Possible Causes
DIY

Solved! What to Do About a Sulfur Smell in the House

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Bamboo Flooring
Cleaning

How to Clean Bamboo Floors

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How to Shim a Door
Building & Installing

How to Shim a Door

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how to replace a window screen
DIY

How to Replace a Window Screen

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

types of screws
Building & Installing

5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

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Vinyl vs Aluminum Windows - Choosing the Right Frame for Your Replacement Windows
Exterior

What’s the Difference? Vinyl vs. Aluminum Windows

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Replacement Windows 101
Design

Replacement Windows 101

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tiling tools
DIY

8 Tiling Tools Every DIYer Should Know

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hydroseeding
DIY

Hydroseeding: Is it Right for Your Lawn?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Debbie Wolfe

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips
DIY

Solved! Why Your Fireplace Might Be Smoking Up the House

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How Long Does a Roof Last? Solved!
Energy & Power

Solved! This Is How Long You Can Expect Your Roof to Last

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How to Find Property Lines
Landscaping

How to Find Property Lines

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how to clean a washing machine
DIY

How to Clean a Washing Machine

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Every Homeowner's Best Bathroom Floor Tile Options
Bathroom Design

The Best Options for Bathroom Floor Tile

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tongue and groove flooring
Building & Installing

Thinking About Installing Tongue and Groove Flooring? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Travertine tile
DIY

7 Things All Homeowners Should Know About Travertine Tile

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

how to remove rust from stainless steel
Bathrooms

How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel Appliances, Sinks, and Cookware

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Choosing Replacement Windows
Exterior

Buyer’s Guide: Replacement Windows

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7 Tips for Measuring for Replacement Windows
Building & Installing

7 Tips for Measuring for Replacement Windows

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to move a refrigerator
Appliances

How to Move a Refrigerator Safely

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Amy Lynch

ventless gas fireplace
Fireplaces & Chimneys

Considering a Ventless Gas Fireplace? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

Choosing Eggshell vs Satin at the Paint Desk
Design

What’s the Difference? Eggshell vs. Satin

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Repairing Popped Nails? Follow These 4 Tips
DIY

Solved! How to Repair Popped Nails

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How to Remove Texture from Walls Two Ways
DIY

How To: Remove Texture from Walls

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Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas
DIY

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Top Tips for a Hardy, Low-Maintenance Yard

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How to Install Drywall
DIY

Top Tips for Installing Drywall

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