Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects have become extremely popular in recent years. With the slowdown of the real estate market and tightening of the economy, homeowners are tackling projects themselves instead of opting to hire outside help.

By doing so, DIY'ers are saving money and, as a bonus, learning about their homes and gaining a sense of pride and accomplishment after a job well done.

Some DIY projects are more complicated than others. Many can be done in an afternoon or weekend with a few simple tools and store-bought materials. Others require a much deeper understanding of complicated home systems--electrical projects for example--and may be better hired out to professionals.

Here you will find articles on how to decide what projects to tackle yourself, what you need to have on hand for various types of projects, and general DIY tips and advice.

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