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    How to Install Cement Board for Tile Projects

    The best base for ceramic tile is waterproof cement board.

    How to Tile a DIY Backsplash

    Install a mosaic tile backsplash for a whole new look in just one weekend.


    What You Need to Know About Peel-and-Stick Tile

    Installing tile can be intimidating for any DIYer regardless of skill or experience. It takes time, money, tools and patience...


    Pros and Cons of Various Tile Backers

    Learn the pros and cons of various tile substrate products so you know which to pick for your next project.


    Tile Installation: How to Tile Over Tile

    You can lay new ceramic tile right over old tile if you use the methods we show you here.

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    How To Light a Gas Fireplace

    Ready for a cozy evening by the fire, but not sure how to light your gas fireplace? This project shows...


    8 Tips for How To Decorate a Hallway

    Dark, narrow, complicated, awkward. It can be hard to know how to decorate a hallway, but they're a great place...

    The Best Firewood Racks of 2022

    Outdoor firewood racks keeps wood off the ground, neatly stacked and ready for the next firepit or fireplace gathering.


    9 Popular Home Siding Colors

    Whether you're building, remodeling or just refreshing your home's exterior, consider these popular siding colors experts say their clients love.


    Popular Wallpaper Trends for 2022

    Wallpaper is back. Here are some bright ideas for incorporating trending wallpaper in your home.


    How to Install a Window Air Conditioner

    Installing a window air conditioner is an easy way to keep your cool.

    Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door

    Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.


    How to Add a Covered Entryway to Your Home

    Take your home's basic facade to the next level. Add a roof over the entryway.


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    This Amazing Family Handyman Approved Log Splitter Is All It’s Cracked Up to Be and More!

    Take a swing at this clever, well-made and easy to use Family Handyman Approved log splitter.


    If Birds Peck at Your Windows and Mirrors, This is What it Means

    Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman explain why birds engage in these behaviors, and what you can do to prevent...


    If You See a House with Two Front Doors, This Is What It Means

    You're going to adore the possible explanations.

    How to Prevent Bird Strikes on Windows

    We know sometimes birds strike windows, and it's much worse during migration. Here are a few simple things you can...


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    7 Types of Crown Molding for Your Home

    Whether big and bold or understated, crown molding enhances the transition from wall to ceiling. Which of these seven options...


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    How Much Does Crown Molding Cost?

    Consider crown molding costs in light of your budget and DIY skills. Install it yourself, and spend the money you'll...


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    How To Choose Windows for Your Cabin

    Six tips to help you choose from a wide variety of windows for your cabin.


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    7 Best Paints for Windows

    Want to transform window panes, glassware, vases and other glass objects? You can do it with paint, but not just...


    If You See a Front Porch With a Separate Door, This Is What It Means

    In Charleston, South Carolina, front porch "hospitality doors" helped neighbors know when it was OK to stop by.


    Family Handyman Approved: Zircon HD900 MultiScanner

    An easy-to-use stud finder and scanner, ideal for all levels of DIYer.


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    Smokeless Fire Pit Maintenance Tips

    Learn how you can keep your smokeless fire pit in top shape for years of enjoyable, smoke-free gatherings.


    What to Know About Buying Windows

    When shopping for windows, you'll find seven basic styles and at least seven important considerations. Knowing these makes you a...

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    How To Babyproof a Fireplace

    Protect young children from fireplaces and flames with these smart and easy tips, straight from a professional babyproofer.


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    How To Clean Fireplace Brick

    Keep your brick fireplace functioning well and looking good inside and out with these tips for how to clean fireplace...


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    Tips for Fixing a Leaking Skylight

    If your skylight's leaking, often you can do the repair yourself. First, you have to figure out where the water...


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    Homeowner’s Guide to Skylights

    Let the light shine! Put a skylight in your roof to lower your energy bills, bask in the mood-enhancing rays...


    6 Exterior Window Trim Upgrades

    If you're looking for quick, inexpensive ways to improve your home's curb appeal, start with freshening up the windows. Here...


    5 Eye-Catching Window Painting Ideas

    Whether you like going big or prefer something more modest, these paint tips will give your windows a little extra...