The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Water Bath Canning
Preserve your own homemade salsas, sauces, pickles, and more with water bath canning and these easy-to-grow vegetables.
How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way
Whether you’ve used acrylic, latex, or oil-based paint, learn the best way to clean paint brushes so they’re ready to go for your next DIY project.
What’s the Difference? MDF vs. Plywood
Though they may be side-by-side in the same aisle at your home improvement store, they aren’t interchangeable. Determine which works better in your project by weighing these key differences.
25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them
Do you know your hammers have eyes and cheeks? Can you tell a scutch from a straight peen? Understanding different hammer types will help you choose the right tool for the job.
How to Recharge Your Car’s AC at Home
Feeling a little hot behind the wheel? If it’s not road rage, it might be a depleted AC system in need of recharging.
Solved! How to Find a Hole in an Air Mattress
Locate a leak in an air mattress with these tried-and-true methods, and stop waking up on the hard floor or refilling the mattress in the wee hours of the morning.
My Dryer Won’t Start—What’s the Problem, and How Do I Fix It?
Getting stuck with a broken dryer in the middle of laundry day can put a damper on anyone’s mood. Troubleshoot reasons for a dryer that won’t start with these tips about what may have gone wrong.
How to Paint Plastic
Perk up dingy plastic by spraying on a fresh, smooth coat of paint in the color of your choice. Here’s what you need to know about painting plastic.
How to Build a Minimalist DIY Coat Rack for the Entryway
Stuffed closets? Control clutter with a simple homemade coat rack. Its space-saving design is just right for small entryways, and it’s really convenient when guests come over.
20 Surprising Ways You Can Use Ashes From Your Fire Pit or Fireplace
Don’t let the remnants from last night’s fire go to waste! Repurposing ashes in these surprising ways can help you save money and lead a more sustainable lifestyle.