How To: Clean a Shag Rug
High pile is back in style! So keep yours fresh with these simple steps.
8 Things You Can Clean With a Pressure Washer
There are few things more satisfying than watching a pressure washer blast away built-up grime and debris from outdoor surfaces—in fact, it can be downright soothing.
How to Start a Lawn Mower and Troubleshoot Common Problems
After a long winter’s rest, your mower may need a nudge before springing to life. Follow these simple steps for starting a lawn mower—and learn how to troubleshoot a mower that won’t run.
How to Build a Workbench That Fits Just About Anywhere
This versatile workbench can transform any small space into a hardworking home shop.
Woodworking Gauges
For marking off straight lines parallel to the edge of a workpiece, for certain cutting tasks, and for laying out mortises and tenons, these tools are unsurpassed, as they are fast, efficient, and easy to use.
7 Extraordinary Household Uses for Beer
According to the Beer Institute, a group that represents 2,800 U.S. brewers and suppliers, the making and selling of Americans’ favorite alcoholic drink is a $264.5 billion industry—so it’s probably safe to say that most of us usually have a bottle or six on hand. Yes, you can drink it, but the value of this golden elixir goes far beyond basic imbibing. Read on for 7 other, ingenious ways to put beer to good use.
Let It Go: 14 Things to Trash Without Thinking Twice
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to get started on your home resolutions for 2016. The best place to start? Out with the old! While it can be difficult to let go of prized possessions, the relief that comes along with decluttering can be well worth the brief pangs of sentiment. Start lightening your load with these 14 items that you can—and should—toss right now.
Why You Should Stock Up for Your Fall Painting Projects Now—and How to Make Every Drop Count
Shortages and surging prices of ingredients are causing the cost of decorative paint to rise.
How To: Clean with Mineral Spirits—and Why You Should
Make short work of some of your toughest cleaning jobs with a little mineral spirits and the right technique.
13 No-Fail Small Space Solutions
Space is a limited resource in many homes, and figuring out how to make the most of it is no easy task. These 13 surefire tactics will show you how to use smart design tricks, organization strategies, and color cues to make every inch count in your small space.