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  • A woman reaching for something on a garage shelf while holding a bin in hand
    By Colin Fritz 1 day ago

    Forget Cabinets: DIY An Impressive Garage Storage System With Bins

    Even cabinets can get cluttered. But with average woodworking skills and simple materials, you can build this genius bin storage system for your garage.

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  • A person using scissors to cut into paper
    By Scott Dylan Westerlund 2 days ago

    No Tools Required: Sharpen Scissors With A Clever Sandpaper Hack

    There are a couple of slight variations to this clever scissor-sharpening hack. But for efficacy, both will require sandpaper with a medium grit.

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  • Person sanding or cutting a wood pallet
    By Cayla Leonard 3 days ago

    Use Old Wood Pallets To Hide Your Outdoor Trash Cans With A Clever DIY Solution

    Does the sight of your outdoor trash can (or recycle bin) make you cringe a little? Craft an aesthetic camouflage for them with this super affordable DIY.

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  • A woman sits on a couch under a wooden pergola in a home's patio
    By Sheila Kim 6 days ago

    IKEA's Patio Umbrella Is A Cheaper Alternative To Pergolas

    This IKEA umbrella is not only cheaper than a pergola, it's also adjustable, tiltable, and movable. You can even use it as an exterior window shade.

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  • Man with goggles, sharpening a rusty drill bit using a bench grinder.
    By Chad McClung 6 days ago

    You Don't Need A Bench Grinder To Sharpen Drill Bits: Here's An Easy Hack In A Pinch

    Don't have a bench grinder? It's possible to sharpen dull drill bits with a cheap DIY supply that just about everyone has on hand, plus a vice or clamp.

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  • Brushing on a polyurethane topcoat
    By Rob Johnstone 7 days ago

    Smooth Wood Surfaces With An Item You Already Have (Hint: It's Not Sandpaper)

    Creating the perfect finish on a wood surface can be tough. However, our expert notes that the ideal sheen can be created using an item you likely have on hand.

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  • A classic bench grinder
    By Ron Baker 7 days ago

    More Than Sharpening: Everything You Can Do With A Bench Grinder

    Bench grinders are good for more than just sharpening, and we've found plenty of ways to keep your machine useful, from polishing to cleaning.

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  • A woman relaxing in a hammock in a covered porch
    By Sheila Kim 8 days ago

    How To Keep Your Porch Cool Without Fans Or Air Conditioning

    Trying to get comfortable on your porch during hot summer days can be a difficult task. But one simple addition can keep temperatures down without electricity.

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  • Hands sharpening a lawn mower blade with a bench grinder, with sparks flying off
    By Ryan Cashman 8 days ago

    Sharpen These 12 Tools To Keep Them Working As Good As New

    A surprising range of household and outdoor tools need sharpening — and some of them are things you use every single day. Here’s the best way to sharpen each.

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  • Person using a roller brush to paint concrete white
    By Cayla Leonard 10 days ago

    Skip The Chemicals: There's Another DIY Solution To Remove Paint From Concrete

    If you're thinking of removing old paint from a concrete surface and don't want to spend a ton on chemicals or contractors, this DIY will prove very helpful.

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  • Woman holding a door handle
    By Emily Kammerlohr 14 days ago

    Not Pam Or WD-40: The Bathroom Staple You Can Use On Squeaky Door Hinges In A Pinch

    Before you buy another can of lubricant, take a peek in your bathroom cabinet. This skincare product has just the right consistency to silence squeaky doors.

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  • Man opening garage door
    By Shelley Frost 15 days ago

    Skip Epoxy: This Amazon Find Is A Faster Way To Upgrade Garage Floors

    Epoxying your garage floor can take several days before it's ready. This Amazon find takes just a couple of hours to install, plus it looks stylish, too.

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  • Two men examining the underside of a lawn mower
    By Sakshi Khaitan 15 days ago

    Put Down The WD-40: How To Prevent Your Lawn Mower Deck From Rusting

    WD-40 is a pretty popular rust-preventing tool for lawn mower decks. But this alternative works just as well and has the added bonus of aesthetics.

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  • Closeup of person mixing concrete with a trowel
    By Chris Deziel 15 days ago

    What Happens If You Mix Dawn Dish Soap And Concrete?

    While you might not think of dish soap as part of the concrete mixing process, it's used by contractors to help create some potentially beneficial results.

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  • Classic wooden glass front door with see-through glass panels.
    By Gwen Swanson 16 days ago

    No More Wreaths: The Cuter Way To Decorate A Glass Front Door And Add Privacy

    Seasonal wreaths aren't the only solution for sprucing up your home entrance. There's another cuter way to add some design flair to your front door.

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  • A person uses a utility knife to make a precise cut
    By Emily Ray 16 days ago

    No Need For Tools: Sharpen Blades With A Dish That's Already In Your Cabinets

    Blades will inevitably dull over time, but you don't need to take them to a professional or buy a sharpener yourself to get them back into chopping shape.

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  • Woman looking at her phone while standing in her garage
    By Jane LaCroix 19 days ago

    3 Free Perks Harbor Freight Shoppers Should Know About

    Shopping for tools can feel overwhelming, unless you take advantage of Harbor Freight's free resources. They can help you shop smarter and even spend less.

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  • Person using a hacksaw to cut metal
    By Melanie Dawn 20 days ago

    Your Hacksaw Blades Can Do A Lot More Than Cut Metal

    Instead of tossing those worn-out workshop blades, consider transforming them into surprisingly useful DIY tools for cutting, measuring, crafting, and more.

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  • Person sanding a ceiling with a sanding sponge after covering texture
    By Sheila Kim 22 days ago

    Ditch The Heavy Sanding: There's A Smarter Way To Smooth A Textured Ceiling

    Sanding is hard to avoid when skim-coating a textured ceiling, but this DIYer-friendly product makes it easy to get a smooth finish while reducing drywall dust.

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  • Person holding wallpaper up to the wall
    By Shelley Frost 22 days ago

    Trade In The Wallpaper: There's An Easier Way To Decorate Your Walls

    You can give your walls a unique and beautiful new look with this super affordable alternative to wallpapers. It takes less time, and requires fewer tools.

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  • Knife on a wooden cutting board
    By Britt Franklin 23 days ago

    There's No Need For Metal Files: Here's An Easier Way To Sharpen Knives

    While metal files require careful handling and the right angle, this option takes the hassle out of sharpening knives. You don't even need to hold the knife.

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  • Young woman browsing different shower curtain patterns at store
    By Gwen Swanson 23 days ago

    Easily Upcycle Thrifted Curtains Into A Chic Backyard Privacy Screen

    Privacy screens for backyards can be really expensive. This DIY hack offers you a ridiculously cheaper, renter-friendly option, using thrift curtains.

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  • A woman in a red t-shirt opening gingham blinds in a wooden cabin
    By Danielle Valente 24 days ago

    Ditch Curtains And Blinds: A Stylish Way To Cover Windows Without Blocking Light

    This customizable and affordable alternative to blinds and curtains offers the benefits of privacy and light but with a vibrant, retro-style twist.

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  • Using a control app in a modern garage
    By Ron Baker 27 days ago

    22 Smart Gadgets That Will Add Convenience And Ease To Your Garage

    The garage is an essential part of any home... but it seems to have been neglected in the recent automation craze. Here are 22 gadgets to make things easier.

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  • Woman painting a wall using a paintbrush
    By Melanie Dawn 27 days ago

    Forget Skim Coating: An Easier Way To Smooth Walls Before Painting Or Wallpapering

    Painting or wallpapering breathes new life into walls, but it also highlights imperfections. Rather than messy skim coating, this process is quick and clean.

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  • A wall socket with the red LED light on
    By Sakshi Khaitan 29 days ago

    What Does The Red Light On An Outlet Mean?

    At some point, you might notice that the red light on one of your outlets goes from green to red, and you're probably wondering what that means.

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  • A bench grinder and an angle grinder mounted in a cutoff jig
    By Ron Baker 1 month ago

    Bench Grinder Or Angle Grinder: Which Tool Sharpens Better?

    Whether you're sharpening a lawn mower blade or chisel, you're probably wondering whether a bench grinder or angle grinder is right for the job.

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