Featured DIY Articles
The Main Electrical Panel & Subpanels
A guide to how your home receives and distributes electrical current to lights, receptacles, and appliances. In This Article: Your
Ceiling Fan Troubleshooting & Repair
You’re probably reading this because your ceiling fan doesn’t work, making it pretty worthless on a hot day. This article
How to Build a Lean-to Shed
Free plans, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for building a simple 4-by-6-foot outdoor shed. Get those garden tools organized! In This
5 Low-Maintenance Houseplants That Purify Indoor Air
Indoor air can be more polluted than the air outdoors. But, these houseplants can act as natural air purifiers, and help make your indoor air
Top Interior Lighting Trends to Follow in 2024
Lighting makes a huge difference in creating the ambience of your home. Let’s see some trending interior lighting options you can choose in 2024 for
Design Secrets for Planning a Basement Bathroom
Inspired basement bathroom ideas and expert planning tips for creating stylish, smart, and functional basement bathrooms In This Article: Use Space Wisely Lighten Up the
Remodeling your home can be both exciting and scary. On one hand, it gives you the opportunity to improve the quality of your life and create the home of your dreams. On the other hand, major remodeling can be complicated, expensive, chaotic, and disruptive—the process is likely to turn your world upside down for a while.
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How to Remove Silicone Caulk—A Step-by-Step Guide
Need to remove old cracked or mildewed silicone caulk? This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, safety tips, and different removal methods to help you tackle
What Is a King Stud?
Want a definition of “king studs”? This article defines king studs, which are used for framing walls. It includes helpful diagrams that show where king
Pros & Cons of Painting Metal Roofing
Can you paint a metal roof? In many cases, yes! This expert article looks at the benefits and drawbacks of painting metal roofing, discusses typical
Three-Way Switch Wiring | How to Wire 3-Way Switches
How to wire a pair of three-way switches to turn lights on and off from both ends of a hallway or the top and bottom
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How to Buy Gutter Guards & Leaf Catchers
Gutter leaf guards, screens, and filters help prevent clogged, overflowing gutters. This expert buying guide will help you choose the right gutter guards, offering pros
How to Clean Gutters — DIY Guide
Expert illustrated advice and video on how to clean rain gutters, including DIY roof gutter cleaning techniques and how to hire a gutter cleaning service.
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House Foundation Types and Diagrams
How basic foundations are built, including slabs, perimeter foundations, concrete blocks, and piers Overview Type of Foundation Description Common Uses Slab A flat, concrete slab
How to Build a Closet
Build a closet yourself, following these illustrated step-by-step techniques, including wall framing and finishing the wall with drywall. In This Article: Planning to Build Closet
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal – DIY Repair
How to repair a garbage disposal that’s jammed, clogged, leaking, or not draining. Complete illustrated step-by-step garbage disposal troubleshooting and repair guide. In This Article:
Pros & Cons of Metal Roofing
Is metal roofing right for your home? This expert guide reveals the benefits and drawbacks of metal roofing and compares metal roofing to other roofing
What Is the Standard Light Switch Height?
Have you ever wondered why light switches seem to be placed at the same height in most homes? There’s a reason—an industry standard is set
House Foundation Types and Diagrams
How basic foundations are built, including slabs, perimeter foundations, concrete blocks, and piers Overview Type of Foundation Description Common Uses Slab A flat, concrete slab
How to Build a Closet
Build a closet yourself, following these illustrated step-by-step techniques, including wall framing and finishing the wall with drywall. In This Article: Planning to Build Closet
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal – DIY Repair
How to repair a garbage disposal that’s jammed, clogged, leaking, or not draining. Complete illustrated step-by-step garbage disposal troubleshooting and repair guide. In This Article:
Pros & Cons of Painting Metal Roofing
Can you paint a metal roof? In many cases, yes! This expert article looks at the benefits and drawbacks of painting metal roofing, discusses typical
What Is the Standard Light Switch Height?
Have you ever wondered why light switches seem to be placed at the same height in most homes? There’s a reason—an industry standard is set
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Small Space Solutions for Under-Desk Storage
Discover smart ideas for under-desk storage. Maximize your work space by keeping your desk decluttered and well organized. In This Article: Pretty and Practical Pink
Tidy Laundry: 10 Clever Laundry Basket Storage Ideas
Transform your messy laundry room into an organized and efficient space. Discover 10 clever laundry storage ideas to maximize space and streamline your laundry routine.
Elevate Your Staircase Landing with Style
Discover how to transform your staircase landing into a stylish and functional space with these creative ideas. In This Article: Staircase Transformed with Wallpaper Artful
Soundproofing for Recording or Podcasting: Create Your Own Quiet Place
Change any room into a professional recording studio with soundproofing techniques that eliminate unwanted noise and capture crystal-clear audio. In This Article: Soundproofing Strategies for
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Small Space Solutions for Under-Desk Storage
Tidy Laundry: 10 Clever Laundry Basket Storage Ideas
Elevate Your Staircase Landing with Style
Soundproofing for Recording or Podcasting: Create Your Own Quiet Place
