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  • A small laundry area with shirts hanging from a wall or ceiling mounted hanger
    By Erika Dale 19 hours ago

    This Clever IKEA Hack Is A Game-Changer For Air-Drying Laundry In Small Spaces

    Make the most of a laundry room with limited square footage by using this smart trick that helps simplify the air-drying clothes process. Here's how it works.

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  • Carpenter bee eating through wood
    By Ryan Cashman 1 day ago

    The Overlooked Solution For Preventing Carpenter Bees Is So Simple

    Want to make sure these buzzing pollinators don't chew through your wood? We've got the simple (and obvious) solution to prevent it from happening.

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  • The front of a brick house and empty driveway with paver edging
    By Danielle Valente 4 days ago

    Forget Pavers — This Simple Driveway Edging Idea Looks Much More Unique

    There's no doubt that edging along your driveway creates a sharp impression and protects your lawn. But pavers can get pricey. Try this affordable alternative.

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  • Woman standing in a messy bathroom
    By Melanie Dawn 7 days ago

    15 Dollar Tree Bathroom Finds That Instantly Organize Clutter For Under $20

    Humid bathrooms might not be the best place for expensive niche organizers. Here are 15 affordable clutter-busting alternatives from Dollar Tree.

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  • Carpenter making a marking using measuring tape
    By Ryan Cashman 7 days ago

    Why Do Tape Measures Have Those Little Black Diamonds? Here's What They're For

    With tape measures, we mostly focus on the numbers. But if you’ve noticed black diamonds spaced every 19.2 inches, it turns out there’s a good reason for them.

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  • A propane tank and gas grill in sunlight
    By Ron Baker 8 days ago

    The Big Mistake You Should Never Make When Storing Propane Tanks At Home

    One of the simplest ways for a propane tank to start a fire, or even explode, arises when the tank is behaving exactly as it should.

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  • Martha Stewart smiling on red carpet at event
    By Erika Dale 11 days ago

    How Martha Stewart Maximizes Under-Sink Storage With A Clever Sliding Solution

    Discover Martha Stewart's secret weapon for smarter kitchen storage, a sliding solution you can buy or DIY to keep under-sink items organized and accessible.

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  • Modern kitchen with curtains on windows
    By Ron Baker 12 days ago

    Ditch Curtains And Blinds: A Gorgeous, More Unique Way To Cover Kitchen Windows

    Curtains and blinds are commonplace in kitchens, but you can absolutely replace them with a more charming way to cover your windows.

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  • clean pots, lids, and cookware on a countertop ready to be put away
    By Colin Fritz 12 days ago

    This Clever Kitchen Addition Keeps Pot Lids Perfectly Organized

    Figuring out how to store pots and pans can be an intimidating challenge, but this smart design element will help to control the kitchenware chaos.

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  • Typical wire closet shelving
    By Ron Baker 13 days ago

    Ditch The Ugly Wire Shelves And Try This DIY To Elevate Your Laundry Room

    It's easy to spend a lot of time in your laundry room, even when you don't want to, so help transform the space with this easy and effective DIY.

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  • Woman sitting on the porch deck with planters around
    By Kathleen Shipman 15 days ago

    Not Screens, Not Regular Curtains: The Affordable Hack That Adds Backyard Privacy

    While privacy screens and curtains are useful, they're not always budget-friendly. But this backyard privacy hack is way more affordable and even customizable.

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  • Carpenter bee sticking out of a hole on a wooden fence
    By Kristeen Cherney 21 days ago

    How To Repel Carpenter Bees Using One Natural Fragrance They Can't Stand

    They might be pollinators, but carpenter bees are also a nightmare for homeowners with wooden decks and structures. Here's a natural way to deter them.

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  • Woman on patio surrounded by plants
    By Kristeen Cherney 22 days ago

    The One Flower That'll Make Your Patio Smell Incredible From Summer To Fall

    Imagine being able to spend time in your patio with a delicious fragrance enveloping you from summer to fall. You can grow this flower to get this experience.

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  • Carpenter bee burrowing through wood
    By Cayla Leonard 23 days ago

    Keep Carpenter Bees From Drilling Into Your Deck With An Easy DIY Solution

    Carpenter bee holes can cause structural damage to decks over time, unless you keep them from drilling in the first place with this DIY solution.

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  • A man reaching into a deep cabinet full of spices
    By Colin Fritz 26 days ago

    Skip Bins And Lazy Susans: A Smarter Way To Organize Deep Cabinets

    It can be such a hassle accessing items in a deep cabinet, but this alternative to Lazy Susans and bins is the most convenient organizing solution.

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  • a woman opens a roll of aluminum foil
    By Emily Kammerlohr 26 days ago

    The Clever Reason People Are Sticking Aluminum Foil To Their Walls

    No, the world hasn't gone mad: There's a very good reason why people are sticking aluminum foil to their walls — and why you might need to, as well.

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  • An empty house with white walls and a wooden and black staircase
    By Danielle Valente 27 days ago

    Not Paint, Not Wallpaper: A Unique, Budget-Friendly Way To Transform Your Walls

    Skip the usual wall treatments and try this unexpected DIY that delivers loads of personality and a one-of-a-kind look without breaking the bank.

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  • a man changes a ceiling lightbulb
    By Christy Rae Ammons 1 month ago

    Little-Known Tricks To Make Your LED Bulbs Last Longer

    LED lights are safer and superior to other kinds, but they can still wear down sooner than you'd like. Here's how to keep them shining brighter for longer.

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  • person sorting through random junk drawer items on kitchen countertop
    By Erika Dale 1 month ago

    Short On Kitchen Storage? This Sleek Solution Hides Clutter In Plain Sight

    Optimize every inch of usable space in your kitchen and solve your clutter woes by seeing where you can squeeze this streamlined storage installation.

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  • Treating fabric swatches with Crep Protect spray

    We Put Crep Protect Water Repellent Spray Through The Gauntlet Of Home Testing

    Crep Protect spray promises to protect shoes with its water-repellent properties. But does it actually work? We reviewed it with a series of extreme home tests.

    By Ron Baker 1 month ago Read More
  • Kitchen sink with vinyl wrapped countertop
    By Ryan Cashman 1 month ago

    Forget Paint: There's An Easier Way To Give Dated Countertops A Chic Refresh

    Before you spend a fortune on new countertops, try this DIY method for upgrading them. All it takes are a few tools, elbow grease, and a little bit of money.

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  • Small, minimal kitchen with very little counter space
    By Erika Dale 2 months ago

    This IKEA Find Solves The Problem Of A Lack Of Kitchen Countertop Space

    This clever, budget-friendly IKEA item is the perfect way to expand your kitchen countertop space without embarking on a major home renovation project.

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  • A man holds a long bolt
    By Ron Baker 2 months ago

    Cut A Bolt That's Too Long In Minutes With This Drill Trick

    Having a bolt too long for a project can be frustrating and time-consuming to fix. Luckily, a drill can help cut a bolt and save time, with a few steps.

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  • A woman pushes a cart through a flower nursery
    By Emily Ray 2 months ago

    These Amazon Self-Watering Window Box Planters Keep Plants Happy With Little Effort

    These window boxes available from Amazon come in different colors and sizes and include a self-watering feature that can help plants thrive.

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  • Antiqued brown pine cabinets in an upscale kitchen
    By Chris Deziel 2 months ago

    You Don't Need Paint To Refresh Dated Cabinets — Try This Instead

    Are your wooden kitchen cabinets looking dull and old? This one product can restore their shine and help hide blemishes — no sanding or painting required.

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  • repairwoman writing something down with hammer and ruler tape and phone in foreground
    By Ron Baker 2 months ago

    No More Guesswork: Tools That Make DIY And Renovation Math Easy

    Nothing slows down a DIY faster than some complex math, and nothing can speed it along like these tools, tech, and tips that make common calculations a breeze.

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  • Joanna Gaines in a white kitchen
    By Cayla Leonard 2 months ago

    Joanna Gaines Shows Us The Perfect Way To Add A Splash Of Color To A White Kitchen

    If you want to dip your toe into the world of color without completely abandoning your white kitchen, Joanna Gaines has a suggestion you might like.

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