These DIY Upholstery Cleaners Work as Well as Store-Bought Options
Soak, dab, and gently clean away dirt and stains with inexpensive upholstery cleaners you can make at home.
How To: Kill Ivy
Fast-growing English ivy can easily take over your lawn and landscape. Learn how to kill the invasive plant by combining physical removal and topical treatment.
Cut Nails: Hammering Home Authenticity
Cut nails provide the look of early American construction to wood floors, doors, cabinetry, or fencing.
This LinkedIn Hack Makes it a Breeze to Work Outside in the Sun
Want to bask in the sunshine while working from home? Create a glare-free outdoor workstation by recycling a common household item.
Your Guide to the Basic Woodworking Bench
If there’s one constant in woodworking benches of today and of yore, it’s their very diversity, but simply put, a good bench is one that perfectly suits its user’s needs.
How to Open Painted-Shut Windows
Let in some fresh air by using this technique to break the paint seal on painted-shut windows.
Rasps, Files, and Surfoams
Files are shaping tools made of hardened steel that smooth wood or metal, removing burrs or rough spots. They can finish off or enlarge holes, and allow wood to be pared and shaved in places where planes and chisels just won’t reach.
14 Long-Forgotten House Trends We’re Glad Are Gone
They don’t make houses like they used to—and for good reason. From popcorn ceilings to baby cages, these 14 awkward architectural accents deserve a place in our memories, but not in our homes.
15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing
Take preventative measures and be prepared for worst-case scenarios with these home safety essentials.
5 Things to Do with… Filing Cabinets
Metal file cabinets are becoming a casualty of our new, almost-paperless lifestyle. Don’t consign yours to the landfill before checking out these clever DIY conversions.