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  • A wooden deck with items stored under it
    By Shelley Frost 1 hour ago

    Hide Clutter Underneath Your Deck With A Cute And Clever DIY

    Got stuff piling up under your deck? This easy idea keeps everything tucked away while adding a charming decorative element using just two items.

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  • Portable exhaust fan reused as workshop
    By Ron Baker 1 day ago

    Reuse A Fan With This DIY That Keeps Garages And Workshops Cool Without A/C

    The summer months can turn any garage into a sweltering workspace, but this simple DIY solution channels the hot air out and keeps it cool without A/C.

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  • Finger pointing to gouges and scratches on a wood surface
    By Chris Deziel 1 day ago

    Not Paint: The Easy Way To Fix Scratched Or Chipped Kitchen Cabinets

    Scratched or chipped kitchen cabinets can be an eyesore, but you don’t need to be a woodworking pro to fix them — all you need is this simple solution.

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  • A woman wearing overalls clears dirt for a garden path
    By Emily Ray 3 days ago

    She Turns Ordinary Pavers Into The Cutest DIY Garden Path

    This DIYer used circular and trapezoid-shaped pavers to create a garden path with an instantly recognizable design, full of color and whimsy.

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  • Woman standing by her glass front door
    By Shelley Frost 3 days ago

    Skip Curtains & Blinds: The Affordable (And Stylish) Way To Cover Glass Doors

    Having glass doors can make a world of difference bringing light into the house, but it brings privacy concerns as well. Here's an affordable alternative.

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  • a low angle shot of weeds growing through gravel
    By Ryan Cashman 4 days ago

    Skip Landscape Fabric: Here's A Better Way To Prevent Weeds In Gravel Driveways

    Landscape fabric can do a decent job keeping weeds off your gravel driveways, but it's not foolproof. Luckily, there's one method you can use that is.

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  • stacks of stone pavers
    By Christy Rae Ammons 6 days ago

    The Unexpected Place Everyone Overlooks To Find Affordable Patio Pavers

    Patio pavers can quickly run up a bill, but home owners are realizing that a commonly overlooked resource often supplies these materials for less money.

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  • Old-time cabinet with six drawers and an uneven finish
    By Chris Deziel 8 days ago

    Not Paint, Not Stain: The Overlooked Way To Give Dated Cabinets A Stylish Refresh

    With roots in Japan, this method is a novel alternative to using paint or stain when updating old cabinets. However, be sure to follow safety precautions.

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  • A small laundry area with shirts hanging from a wall or ceiling mounted hanger
    By Erika Dale 10 days ago

    This Clever IKEA Hack Is A Game-Changer For Air-Drying Laundry In Small Spaces

    Make the most of a laundry room with limited square footage by using this smart trick that helps simplify the air-drying clothes process. Here's how it works.

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  • Carpenter bee eating through wood
    By Ryan Cashman 10 days ago

    The Overlooked Solution For Preventing Carpenter Bees Is So Simple

    Want to make sure these buzzing pollinators don't chew through your wood? We've got the simple (and obvious) solution to prevent it from happening.

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  • The front of a brick house and empty driveway with paver edging
    By Danielle Valente 13 days ago

    Forget Pavers — This Simple Driveway Edging Idea Looks Much More Unique

    There's no doubt that edging along your driveway creates a sharp impression and protects your lawn. But pavers can get pricey. Try this affordable alternative.

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  • Woman standing in a messy bathroom
    By Melanie Dawn 16 days ago

    15 Dollar Tree Bathroom Finds That Instantly Organize Clutter For Under $20

    Humid bathrooms might not be the best place for expensive niche organizers. Here are 15 affordable clutter-busting alternatives from Dollar Tree.

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  • Carpenter making a marking using measuring tape
    By Ryan Cashman 16 days ago

    Why Do Tape Measures Have Those Little Black Diamonds? Here's What They're For

    With tape measures, we mostly focus on the numbers. But if you’ve noticed black diamonds spaced every 19.2 inches, it turns out there’s a good reason for them.

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  • A propane tank and gas grill in sunlight
    By Ron Baker 17 days ago

    The Big Mistake You Should Never Make When Storing Propane Tanks At Home

    One of the simplest ways for a propane tank to start a fire, or even explode, arises when the tank is behaving exactly as it should.

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  • Martha Stewart smiling on red carpet at event
    By Erika Dale 20 days ago

    How Martha Stewart Maximizes Under-Sink Storage With A Clever Sliding Solution

    Discover Martha Stewart's secret weapon for smarter kitchen storage, a sliding solution you can buy or DIY to keep under-sink items organized and accessible.

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  • Modern kitchen with curtains on windows
    By Ron Baker 21 days ago

    Ditch Curtains And Blinds: A Gorgeous, More Unique Way To Cover Kitchen Windows

    Curtains and blinds are commonplace in kitchens, but you can absolutely replace them with a more charming way to cover your windows.

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  • clean pots, lids, and cookware on a countertop ready to be put away
    By Colin Fritz 21 days ago

    This Clever Kitchen Addition Keeps Pot Lids Perfectly Organized

    Figuring out how to store pots and pans can be an intimidating challenge, but this smart design element will help to control the kitchenware chaos.

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  • Typical wire closet shelving
    By Ron Baker 22 days ago

    Ditch The Ugly Wire Shelves And Try This DIY To Elevate Your Laundry Room

    It's easy to spend a lot of time in your laundry room, even when you don't want to, so help transform the space with this easy and effective DIY.

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  • Woman sitting on the porch deck with planters around
    By Kathleen Shipman 24 days ago

    Not Screens, Not Regular Curtains: The Affordable Hack That Adds Backyard Privacy

    While privacy screens and curtains are useful, they're not always budget-friendly. But this backyard privacy hack is way more affordable and even customizable.

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  • Carpenter bee sticking out of a hole on a wooden fence
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    How To Repel Carpenter Bees Using One Natural Fragrance They Can't Stand

    They might be pollinators, but carpenter bees are also a nightmare for homeowners with wooden decks and structures. Here's a natural way to deter them.

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  • Woman on patio surrounded by plants
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    The One Flower That'll Make Your Patio Smell Incredible From Summer To Fall

    Imagine being able to spend time in your patio with a delicious fragrance enveloping you from summer to fall. You can grow this flower to get this experience.

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  • Carpenter bee burrowing through wood
    By Cayla Leonard 1 month ago

    Keep Carpenter Bees From Drilling Into Your Deck With An Easy DIY Solution

    Carpenter bee holes can cause structural damage to decks over time, unless you keep them from drilling in the first place with this DIY solution.

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  • A man reaching into a deep cabinet full of spices
    By Colin Fritz 1 month ago

    Skip Bins And Lazy Susans: A Smarter Way To Organize Deep Cabinets

    It can be such a hassle accessing items in a deep cabinet, but this alternative to Lazy Susans and bins is the most convenient organizing solution.

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  • a woman opens a roll of aluminum foil
    By Emily Kammerlohr 1 month ago

    The Clever Reason People Are Sticking Aluminum Foil To Their Walls

    No, the world hasn't gone mad: There's a very good reason why people are sticking aluminum foil to their walls — and why you might need to, as well.

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  • An empty house with white walls and a wooden and black staircase
    By Danielle Valente 1 month ago

    Not Paint, Not Wallpaper: A Unique, Budget-Friendly Way To Transform Your Walls

    Skip the usual wall treatments and try this unexpected DIY that delivers loads of personality and a one-of-a-kind look without breaking the bank.

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  • a man changes a ceiling lightbulb
    By Christy Rae Ammons 2 months ago

    Little-Known Tricks To Make Your LED Bulbs Last Longer

    LED lights are safer and superior to other kinds, but they can still wear down sooner than you'd like. Here's how to keep them shining brighter for longer.

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  • person sorting through random junk drawer items on kitchen countertop
    By Erika Dale 2 months ago

    Short On Kitchen Storage? This Sleek Solution Hides Clutter In Plain Sight

    Optimize every inch of usable space in your kitchen and solve your clutter woes by seeing where you can squeeze this streamlined storage installation.

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