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    How to Fix a Twisted and Bent Car Key

    Clamp the key in a vise with the twisted end pointing up. Then use pliers to carefully twist the key...


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    Buy and Install the Best Wi-Fi Security Camera for Your Needs

    There are three basic types of Wi-Fi security cameras on the market. Some cameras are made solely for indoor or...


    13 Incredible Tiny Home Kitchens

    A tiny home kitchen runs the gamut from extra fancy to simple and utilitarian. Here's a collection of incredible tiny...


    10 Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector When Buying Your First Home

    Hiring a home inspector is not mandatory when you buy a home. However, a home inspection can be one of...


    Must-Know Garage Storage Tips for Weekend Mechanics

    Whether your garage could be confused with a Nascar trailer or you just like to change your brakes, these tips...


    How to Remove Rust from Concrete

    This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.


    12 Common Home Emergencies and How to Deal with Them

    When a home emergency happens for the first time, homeowners can get a little paralyzed. Questions like, "What do I...


    How to Effectively Clean Mini Blinds

    If you let your mini blinds build up too much dust and dirt, they can be impossible to clean. The...

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    How to Build a DIY Drill Organizer

    Learn how to build a drill dock organizer to keep your workshop neat...


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    How To Decorate a Pumpkin with Fall Leaves

    Highlight autumn’s freshest hues on white, orange or pale green pumpkins.


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    30 Best-Ever Storage Tips

    All homeowners face the never ending battle against clutter. And when we find a winning strategy, we share it with...


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    21 Top Tool Storage Tips, Tricks and Ideas

    DIYers tend to accumulate all kinds of tools for all kinds of projects. The key to staying efficient, though, is...


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    8 Kitchen Remodel Tips for a Happier Experience

    Planning for a new kitchen? Use these tips to prevent expensive mistakes, eliminate headaches and get the kitchen you want!


    Garden Tool Storage Ideas

    The right garden tools make gardening easier for sure. But where do you store all those tools? And how do...


    8 Mechanic’s Tool Tips for DIYers

    It's not only about having the right tools. These tool tips can show you when, where and how to use...


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    Furniture Stripping: Tips for Refinishing

    Make old furniture look new again in a weekend!


    How To Reinforce a Door With a Door Reinforcement Lock

    Check out this simple, hour-long entry door reinforcement project that will enhance security and...

    How To Remove a Trailer Hitch

    Remove a rusted trailer hitch with penetrating fluid and air power.


    How to Change a Motorcycle Chain and Sprockets

    We asked an expert to walk us through the entire component replacement process with a Yamaha 350.


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    How To Build a Garage Cabinet Storage System

    Convenient work space and garage cabinet storage galore in one weekend.


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    Garage Storage Projects: Plywood Rack

    Make this handy storage rack that lets you get at the plywood sheets you need!


    How to Build a Garage Addition

    Create a storage nook for your lawn equipment, motorcycle, or anything else with...


    How To Build and Install Garage Cabinets with Sliding Doors

    With this 2x2 frame and panel system, you can add 80-plus cubic feet of storage in an afternoon.

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    12 Tips For a Proper Garage Clean Out

    Is 'clean garage' always on your to-do list? You can check it off in just one weekend with these DIY...


    12 Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Any Budget

    Whether you're putting your house on the market soon or simply want to make the exterior as beautiful and welcoming...


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    How to Clean Your Oven Without Harsh Chemicals

    When was the last time you cleaned your oven? Does preheating give you a burnt reminder of last week's dinner?...


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    How to Clean Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet and Everything Else

    Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...


    How to Store Clamps

    Find the right clamp when you need it! Your workshop can easily turn into the clutter capital of your home....


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    Things You’ve Probably Never Cleaned (But Really Should)

    Nobody likes cleaning, so there's often a focus on stuff you can see (or see through) – windows, floors, counters,...