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More New Yankee Workshop Episodes Have Been Found!

In exploring the depths of the NYW vault, we were able to find episodes of Season 16 that were previously missing from the site.

Your Guide to Mice Removal

If you’re struggling to get rid of your mice problem, you can tackle the infestation with traps and bait stations, or leave it in the hands of experienced professionals.

How to Revive St. Augustine Grass

Believe it or not, struggling St. Augustine grass can be revived. Here are the steps to get it green again—and how to prevent it from suffering in the first place.

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How to Build a DIY Leaning Ladder Bookcase

A leaning ladder bookcase adds a cool, functional aesthetic to your home, and you can DIY one for a fraction of what you’d pay at the store.

S16 E13: The Gardener’s Dry Sink

Norm builds a gardener’s dry sink, a place to work on plants, repot them, and store gardening tools. It’s finished with a dry sink lined with copper

S16 E12: Mission-Style Desk

Norm builds a Mission-style desk which he hopes to use for a small computer

S16 E11: The Dining Table

Norm builds an extension dining table for 10 or more that sits on a pair of Queen Anne period pedestals

S16 E10: Missing Episode: The Pier Table

S16 E9: The Lowboy

Norm builds a lowboy dressing table, the lower case of a classic highboy

S16 E7-8: The Windsor Chair - Parts 1-2

Norm builds a "Fan Back" Windsor chair with the help of chair makers Bill and Sally Wallick

S16 E6: The Dower Chest

Norm builds a dower chest and calls on a decorative painter to recreate typical Pennsylvania Dutch artwork

S16 E5: The Tall Case Oak Clock

Norm builds a grandfather clock, combining an Arts & Crafts-style case with some delightful sounding chimes

S16 E4: The Shaker Bookcase

Norm builds a 19th Century Shaker bookcase, unusual for most Shaker designs

S16 E3: The Flower Stand

Norm builds a flower stand, the flower vendor’s classic three-tiered display shelf

S16 E2: The Folding Screen

Norm builds a folding room screen, an attractive alternative to divide a room or to seal off an unwanted view

S16 E1: Butterfly Table

Norm builds a "Butterfly" table, named for the graceful drop leaves and the wing-like supports that hold the tabletop straight

Before and After: A Sleek and Smart Kitchen Remodel

A room-swap and expansion allow for a hardworking island and for rustic-modern cabinetry that provides a place to store every last thing.

The Best Mattresses Under $1,000

The design of your bedroom plays a role in the quality of sleep you get. With the best mattress under $1,000, you can give your bedroom—and sleep—a DIY makeover without going over budget. Our expert researchers reviewed several top mattresses to find the nine best mattresses for your budget.

How To Pick the Best Memory Foam Mattress of 2023

Memory foam mattresses are a popular choice for their unparalleled contouring and comfort. This material cradles and conforms to the body but provides just enough firmness to keep the body supported. And because memory foam beds adjust to the body’s movements, they work well for all types of sleepers, including side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers.