10 Steps to Turn Twin Closets into One Dream Closet
Why settle for two small cramped closets when they can be combined into a more spacious one with a few tweaks?
How To: Use a Tape Measure
Master this simple yet crucial tool to ensure precision for your projects.
How to Get Mold Out of Carpet
Have you had a leak or flooding in the home, and the carpet is moldy? Here’s how to salvage it—and how to know if it’s beyond salvaging.
Plunge Router vs. Fixed-Base Router: What’s the Difference?
Both tools shape and mill wood, right? Discover the differences between plunge and fixed-base routers to determine which one is best for your workshop.
50 Ways to Repurpose Your Clutter
Declutter your home without adding more trash to landfills with these creative upcycling ideas.
18 New Uses for Old Shoeboxes
Whether or not you have a slight shoe obsession, it seems that everyone has an abundance of old shoeboxes taking up space in the closet. Put those sturdy cardboard containers to good use with these 18 ideas for recycling shoeboxes into fun and functional objects for your home.
How to Remove Caulk
Though removing caulk isn’t complicated, it can be tedious. But with the right tools and a bit of planning, you can minimize the hassle and get the job done right, quickly.
25 Things Your Local Thrift Store Doesn’t Want You to Donate
You have the best intentions, but just because you don’t want these things anymore doesn’t necessarily mean they should be donated to the thrift store. Find out what items thrift stores don’t want or need.
9 Ways to Use Cork Around the House
When you think of cork, your first thought might be of a bulletin board pinned with reminders, but cork’s handiness knows no bounds. This renewable resource is actually one of the most versatile materials you can use around the house! Cork—which is bark from cork oak trees—is naturally so lightweight, pliable, resilient, and beautifully textured, it’s no wonder it’s being used in all sorts of domestic applications. From an entire accent wall to a simple vase, these 9 great ideas should provide you with ample inspiration for bringing cork into your home.
15 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Sawdust
For passionate woodworkers, dealing with the copious sawdust generated from cutting, screwing, sanding, and drilling can be a challenge. But don’t just toss it out. Instead, try some of these smart uses for leftover sawdust.