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We used tile from Habitat for Humanity ReStore to make a tile doormat for our home. I’m lucky that my son Jack is willing to…

When the next DIY task is moving heavy objects, like these round wood posts for a fence project, there is a lifting-and-carrying technique that I use to save my energy for more detail-heavy tasks later.

How to easily remove rust with common household supplies

If you need to remove rust from metal, I have two ways to easily get rid of it.

Installing a new ceiling in a basement or garage is easier and faster with a suspended ceiling. When you are planning a basement remodeling project, the…

When you build a pergola into a deck design, it’s a “gateway to awesome,” adding design and functional features that are endlessly beautiful. A deck…

When you set out to build bunk beds without a kit, you can create whatever set-up fits your kids and their space. While it’s more fun to customize the project, it can be tricky to make a project without any instructions.

How to Build a Deck Video Series part 3 focuses on some finer points of decking, stairs and rails. Here’s what you need to know about building a deck.

This is Part 2 of the How to Build a Deck video series. The focus: Joists, hardware, and guard posts. Here’s what you need to know.

Here’s how to build a wood deck video series. I’ve been building decks for a few decades, and developed a wood deck installation system: top-down framing.

Building a deck? Watch this VIDEO for tips on installing the guard posts quickly and effectively. Layout. Guard posts may not be installed more than…