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Create a little handle for installing flooring

For a tiling rookie, the hardest, and arguably the most intimidating, part of a shower tile installation is the prep...

Not sure if it's time to replace the john? These signs will help you decipher if it's time to finally...

Ductless mini-split AC systems provide more comfort than a traditional ducted system.

When you need to work in a specific spot in the attic (to mount recessed lighting, for example), drill a...

I started wiring panels before arch fault protection was required.

Whenever I buy a new box of furnace filters, my wife writes the months of the year on the individual...

Here’s a nifty way to prevent the lift chain on your flapper from getting caught underneath when the flapper closes.

Make a reusable spray booth that's easy to store.

Here’s another smart way to keep nylon rope from fraying when you cut it. Firmly wrap three turns of duct...

What's a trunk line? The word trunk often conjures up images of big things carrying lots of stuff: Car trunks...

'Sweating' and 'soldering' are synonymous terms used to describe the process of using heat and solder to join copper pipe...

What is flux?

This simple end table project by Crates & Pallet includes a mix of wood and steel—and it’s so easy to...

What is a 3-way switch? A three-way switch is one that allows you to control a ceiling light (or other...

Never touch that dirty toilet handle ever again!

While we wouldn't condone all of these, it's still pretty incredible to see the kinds of stuff people use duct...

See how to drain a toilet tank with a wet/dry vac

Use this method so you never forget which breaker controls which outlet.

Here, we'll show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan mounting bracket so you can...

Editor-in-chief Gary Wentz wanted to find out what tool works best for breaking up a cast iron bath tub. Watch...

Modern pendant lighting is all about clean lines, bright materials, and the right scale. Here are 14 epic trends in...