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It’s easy to touch up a painted wall with a few simple steps. From kids and crayons to greasy hands, painted walls need touching…
If you look at your ceiling and decide that next up on your list of DIY projects HAS to be changing that magnificently boring light…
It’s National Home Improvement Month, Stephen Colbert. You think you’re America? Guess again, sir. Despite being opaqued with basement tans, nursing ‘X-Box thumb’ and phalanxed…
Whether you already know how to patch drywall or you’re just figuring it out, one thing is certain: Dust is unavoidable. And a pain. But…
Question: I’m having trouble with one of my DIY projects. I installed a tile floor (my first) but I didn’t cut the tiles close enough…
In this video for This Old House, Mark shows how to use the fence of the circular saw to create a straight line when cutting along the…
In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to use the orbital-action setting to control the blade’s movement. This feature usually has settings ranging from…
Question: I need to know how to remove popcorn ceiling finish. I have them in my house and I want to NOT have them in…
In this video for This Old House, Mark explains how to properly use the power selection switch on the impact driver. The “slow” setting is ideal for…
We revved up 5 cordless recip saws and found something for everyone—from power performers to stripped-down versions for beginners. By Mark Clement | Photos by Andrew Bydlon & MyFixItUpLife In…
There are a few quick tips to edge your lawn like a pro. Check these out. A neatly trimmed lawn is a thing of beauty….
There are so many kinds of picture hangers that it can be little overwhelming. Here are a few tips that might help. Pictures help tell…