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Window Caulking

Window Caulking: Seal Windows for Winter in 3 Steps

Take these steps to save money and heat when the temperatures drop.

How to Install Edging for Plywood

Tips for installing oak and hardwood edgings for plywood.

Super-Capacity Tool Cart

Buy PDF & Cut List Roll it to your work zone for instant access; park...

Build the Ultimate Container Storage Cabinet

No more digging for the right lid!

How to Make a Stepping Stone

Collect some river rock and make your own unique steppingstone path.

How to Choose the Right Paint Brush

With so many different types of paint brushes available, how do you choose the right...

Cut Off Rusty Bolts

Inexpensive cutoff tool saves the day.

How to Make a DIY Rustic Barn Door and Hardware

Buy PDF & Cut List High style with low-cost lumber — and a few tricks.

How to Build a Laundry Room Pedestal

Save your back without spending an arm and a leg.

Built-in Bath Cabinet

Create the perfect space to keep all your bath products organized and easy to reach

How to Build a Game Day Shed

A wide-open design perfect for work and play.

The Right (and Wrong) Way to Splice Beams

There’s no sense installing a beam that’s not supported by a post. But that’s what...

Never, Ever Use Your Ladder Like This

This window washer is making the most of a ladder that’s too short. But if...

A Water Heater Vent Installed Like This Can Have Lethal Consequences

Installing a water heater vent incorrectly can be extremely dangerous for your family. Learn the...

Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This

When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee”...

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Amateur Mistakes with Expert Solutions

We’ll show you the problem—and the fix.

Finally Build Your Dream Shed

Build your dream shed with easy access, storage galore and a private porch for lounging....

Learn How to Use Melamine

Melamine is the common name for particleboard that’s coated with a thin layer of plastic...