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How To Get Stains Out Of A Carpet: Coffee, Dirt & More
Learn how to remove the most common types of carpet stains such as coffee stains with products you already have around your house.
Button Up Your House For Fall: Autumn Prep from Top to Bottom
Ready your home for fall with these tips on insulation, draft sealing, and gutter cleaning to create a warm, efficient, and protected space.
How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades
Sharpen your blades before you retire your mower this year, and save yourself some work come spring
How to Winterize a Lawn Mower
A little maintenance before winter goes a long way to keep your lawnmower ready for the spring. Learn how to get it done, step by step.
Step by Step Guide to Installing a Soap Dish in Your Bathroom
Put an end to soggy soap with proper soap dish placement. This easy DIY project can be completed with a few simple tools and materials.
"We Found Our Dream Kitchen on Craigslist"
TOH readers Jack and Andrea Campbell saved on their remodel by buying a complete floor model from a showroom
Digging Dos and Don'ts
Shoveling can be backbreaking labor. To avoid undue injury to yourself or the shovel, follow these helpful guidelines for digging.
Determining Which Driveway Surface is Best for You
In this guide, we walk you through the pros and cons of each driveway surface, from concrete, to crushed stone, to asphalt, to brick.
How To Square Joists for a Deck
In this guide, you'll learn to properly square joists for your deck, from basic techniques and essential tools to troubleshooting.
How To Place Piers for a Simple Deck
Learn how to place piers for a sturdy deck. This guide covers layout, spacing, digging, and setting piers for your deck foundation.
How To Build Concrete-Block Raised Planting Beds
Create ideal growing conditions and easy-on-the-back gardening
Everything You Need to Know to Strip Painted Furniture
Have a piece of furniture that you love, but it's chipped or out of style? Learn how to strip its paint and give it new life.
Backyard Transformation: Big Ideas for a Small Yard
See how one homeowner transformed her tiny backyard into a lush oasis for outdoor living.
How Long Do Your Home's Components and Appliances Last?
Knowing how long your home's systems and appliances last can help you plan and budget for repairs or replacements. Read about the average lifespans of heating systems, outdoor siding, and much more.
Laws You Didn't Know You Were Breaking
You'd be amazed at some of the wacky house-related ordinances still on the books around the country
How to Use Contractor Referral Websites
Tips for using online resources to get the best contractors for your projects
Home Inspection Nightmares XIII
See 16 bizarre discoveries uncovered by the home inspectors of the ASHI Reporter
How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting
Follow these instructions to install under-cabinet lighting in your kitchen, including adding a dimmer switch.
How To Build a Custom Entertainment Center
Get your media center organized with a custom-built storage unit
Post-Mount Mailboxes Ideas
We show you 18 different post-mount mailbox designs to help you choose an upgrade that complements your home’s style.
Front Entry Fix-Up
Learn how to transform your home's front entrance with budget-conscious improvements that can boost curb appeal and property value.
How to Give a New House a Vintage Look
If you're looking to give your modern home a vintage, historical aesthetic, we have you covered with these helpful tips and tricks.
Second Life for a Farmhouse
The 1830s farmhouse with 1950s additions was a shoo-in for a teardown. Then a pair of old-house buffs decided to revive its antique core and build a gracious, vintage-look home around it
Bath-Vanity Revamp
Transform your bath with budget-conscious improvements that'll boost your home's wow factor—and its value
All About Succulent Plant Types
These plants thrive on neglect, but that'll only make you love them more.