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5 Tips That Will Protect You from This (Expensive) DIY Mistake

DIY home remodeling is great — until it isn’t. Here’s how to keep it great. It was their first plumbing project. “It was just a small crack in a pipe,” says Karah Bunde. She and her husband, Joel, had just … Continue reading

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Sharp Homeowners Know June Is the Best Time to Do These 5 Things

Like cleaning your siding — just be sure to start from the bottom and go up. Could it really be summer?! Tackle these five summer maintenance tasks during June’s longer days and better weather — and save yourself time and money this … Continue reading

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Building a Deck? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

Find out if DIY or hiring a pro is right for your deck project. Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love — entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But … Continue reading

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Tips to Create a Simple Garage Workshop

You can build a garage workshop, complete with lighting, for less than $500. Garages often harbor a not-so-secret second life: heroic home workshop. They’re well-suited to the task, with a tolerance for the noise and dust of do-it-yourself projects. You can … Continue reading

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4 Fun and Useful Energy-Saving Projects

A super-cool laundry-drying rack and 3 more projects take your energy-saving efforts to the next level. Sure, sealing air leaks,  and adding insulation, are great ways to boost your home’s efficiency. But if you’ve been there, done that, check out these four easy-to-make … Continue reading

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Love Your Bathroom Remodel Forever: 9 Perfect Ideas

For style, sanctuary, and ROI, you can’t go wrong with these bathroom design ideas. All those pretty photos on all those pretty home design websites are fun to click through — and maddening when it comes time to make bathroom … Continue reading

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8 Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns

Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell. Your home is in the perfect location, came at the perfect price, with the perfect lot. (Yay southern exposure!) But the … Continue reading

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7 Painting Hacks to Get the Look of a Pro — Without the Pro Price

Like this easy hack: coat paint brushes in fabric softener to keep bristles soft. A DIY painting job doesn’t have to equal crooked lines, besmirched floors, and ceramic sinks speckled with robin’s egg blue. Use these easy painting hacks, to … Continue reading

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How to Pick Paint Colors to Fix Any Room’s Quirks

Paint colors can do a ton to fix a room’s flaws for not much money Every home suffers a few negatives, but not every solution requires pricey structural changes. Paint is a frugal remodeler’s go-to solution to perk up a problem room. … Continue reading

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