How to Start a Fire in a Fire Pit
You’ve bought (or built) a backyard fire pit—it’s party time, right? It will be once you get the fire going.
How to Dispose of a Couch Properly
You’ve got several options for getting rid of that old sofa, and most of them don’t involve a landfill.
How to Cut Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile affords a durable, attractive surface for floors and walls alike. If there’s a ceramic tile job in your future, ensure quality results by first learning what tools you’ll need and how best to use them to make a variety of cuts in tile.
How to Build a LEGO Table with Your Kids This Weekend
Create a dedicated LEGO building station where your kids can let their imaginations run wild and LEGO bricks can tidily reside, safe from vacuum cleaners and the delicate soles of bare feet.
The Eco-Friendly Power of the Fiskars Weed Puller: A Tested Review
Keeping a lawn lush and weed-free requires continuous effort, but I found a weed-pulling tool that makes it easier.
All You Need to Know About French Polishing
The secret to the shine on some of your most prized pieces of wood furniture could actually be a whole lot of shellac—hundreds of layers, even, all applied by hand. Learn about the high-gloss finish and how you can embellish any wooden piece with this labor of love.
Solved! How Long Does It Take for Paint to Dry?
Painting tasks go a whole lot easier—and yield better results—when you have a handle on dry times. Here, learn the dry times for both oil- and water-based products so all your paint projects can have perfect timing.
How to Mix Concrete Properly
Mixing concrete yourself might sound a little intimidating—what happens if your tools get stuck?—but the process is pretty simple. Here’s what you need to do it right.
How to Stain Wood Furniture
Staining wood furniture adds color and brings out the natural beauty of the grain. Ahead, get step-by-step instructions for achieving a beautiful, lasting finish.
12 Genius Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Bottles
We all know that plastic isn’t exactly eco-friendly, so if you want to do your part to protect the planet, the best course of action is to reduce the amount of plastic waste you generate. But if you happen to have a used plastic bottle lying around, your best option is to recycle it—unless you’re in a particularly creative mood, in which case you can use it as the basis for a crafty DIY project.