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DIY & Improvement

bird feeder mug hanging from tree branch

This DIY coffee mug feeder will bring birds to your yard all winter long

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

The days are getting shorter, and many places are feeling more of a nip in the air. Some birds fly south to warmer temperatures as …

Read moreThis DIY coffee mug feeder will bring birds to your yard all winter long

Apothecary jars for Halloween decor

9 chic DIY Halloween decorations for adult fans of the holiday

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 by Simplemost

Fall is officially here, and we all know what that means! It’s the season of pumpkin spice everything, cozy knit sweaters and last but not …

Read more9 chic DIY Halloween decorations for adult fans of the holiday

white cabinet with gold handles

Fancy knobs can make your basic furniture look more luxe

September 7, 2023September 6, 2023 by Emily OBrien

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Read moreFancy knobs can make your basic furniture look more luxe

Stock tank pool

Stock tanks are an easy and affordable way to put a pool in your backyard

August 28, 2023August 29, 2023 by Augusta Statz

Installing a pool in your backyard can cost thousands of dollars — but doesn’t have to. Enter: stock tank pools, an affordable way to beat …

Read moreStock tanks are an easy and affordable way to put a pool in your backyard

How to hang your artwork at the ideal height in your home

August 3, 2023November 28, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Looking to give a dull room in your house some new life? A few framed family photos or other pieces of artwork can take any …

Read moreHow to hang your artwork at the ideal height in your home

Make your own DIY weed spray with stuff you already have in the kitchen

July 11, 2023July 12, 2023 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

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Read moreMake your own DIY weed spray with stuff you already have in the kitchen

This 28-year old turned a dumpster into the ultimate tiny home

July 5, 2023July 7, 2023 by Tod Caviness

If you’ve got a lifestyle that can accommodate them, tiny homes are a quirky but affordable housing option. And they don’t come much quirkier or …

Read moreThis 28-year old turned a dumpster into the ultimate tiny home

Here’s how you can make a coffee table out of Legos

June 27, 2023October 20, 2023 by Tod Caviness

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Read moreHere’s how you can make a coffee table out of Legos

Happy woman hand holding hat outside open window car

Does your car’s air conditioner smell musty? Here’s how to fix it

June 25, 2023June 23, 2023 by Emily OBrien

Have you ever cranked the air conditioning up in your car at the beginning of the summer season and then been struck by a funky …

Read moreDoes your car’s air conditioner smell musty? Here’s how to fix it

Clayton and Theresa Balabanov

This couple turned a semitrailer into a tiny home on wheels

June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 by Tod Caviness

Retirement means different things to different people. Some envision settling into a familiar, comfortable home. Some want to spend their golden years traveling and seeing …

Read moreThis couple turned a semitrailer into a tiny home on wheels

Make easy DIY mosquito repellents using common household items

June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

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Read moreMake easy DIY mosquito repellents using common household items

Tiny House starter kit from Plus One

Home Depot has a tiny home kit with a spiral staircase for under $45K

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

The tiny home trend continues to make big waves in popular culture as more people seek ways to scale down and simplify their lives. By …

Read moreHome Depot has a tiny home kit with a spiral staircase for under $45K

5 plants that are easy to grow from cuttings

June 4, 2023June 2, 2023 by Emily OBrien

Buying fully grown plants from a store can be expensive, especially if you love being a plant parent. Luckily, propagation allows you to expand your …

Read more5 plants that are easy to grow from cuttings

Water mark leaving stain on wood furniture

Here’s how to remove water stains from wood

May 31, 2023May 30, 2023 by Emily OBrien

Have you ever regretted not using a coaster after lifting your glass and noticing the condensation left a mark? A ring of discoloration can occur …

Read moreHere’s how to remove water stains from wood

What is dead flat paint finish, and when should you use it?

May 1, 2023November 28, 2023 by Lauren Alexander

Painting your home can be a fun, creative and enjoyable process — especially if you’re really into interior design. And when deciding on what direction …

Read moreWhat is dead flat paint finish, and when should you use it?

firepit-side-yard

This new trend can help maximize your yard space

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by Emily OBrien

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Read moreThis new trend can help maximize your yard space

light wooden floor in bright room

Why you might want magnetic flooring for your next home renovation

April 13, 2023April 12, 2023 by Emily OBrien

Beautiful flooring can increase a home’s attractiveness and raise its value. Magnetic flooring is a durable new flooring option that’s quickly gaining popularity thanks to …

Read moreWhy you might want magnetic flooring for your next home renovation

Bee drinks water from bee bath

How to make a DIY bee bath for your garden—and why you should

April 5, 2023April 6, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreHow to make a DIY bee bath for your garden—and why you should

Cleaning supplies, including mop, gloves, bucket and broom

This zip tie hack cleans up your broom storage

April 4, 2023April 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreThis zip tie hack cleans up your broom storage

Erin and Ben and Co. Peel and Stick

Ben and Erin Napier have a dreamy new peel-and-stick wallpaper collection

April 3, 2023April 17, 2023 by Emily OBrien

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Read moreBen and Erin Napier have a dreamy new peel-and-stick wallpaper collection

Pink peonies in bloom

Tips for growing and caring for peony flowers

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by Tricia Goss

If you have dreamed of growing beautiful peony flowers in your garden, now is the perfect time to start! Peonies are timeless flowers that bring …

Read moreTips for growing and caring for peony flowers

Why your plants need plant stands

March 16, 2023March 15, 2023 by Tricia Goss

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Read moreWhy your plants need plant stands

This portable power station can save the work day during a power outage

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreThis portable power station can save the work day during a power outage

Lego bricks are connected on a tabletop surface.

This DIY Lego table can be built with a few items from Amazon

November 22, 2022June 19, 2023 by Anna Weaver

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Read moreThis DIY Lego table can be built with a few items from Amazon

Ladder turned into Christmas tree

You can turn a ladder into a tree-shaped Christmas display

November 22, 2022November 30, 2023 by Anna Weaver

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Read moreYou can turn a ladder into a tree-shaped Christmas display

A metal screw in drywall.

Drywall repair is a snap with this $12 product at Amazon

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 by Emily OBrien

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Read moreDrywall repair is a snap with this $12 product at Amazon

tile refresh grout pen

A grout pen can provide a cheap bathroom refresh

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by Emily OBrien

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Read moreA grout pen can provide a cheap bathroom refresh

A person installs UV window film in their home.

Why a roll of UV window film could be your best purchase this summer

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreWhy a roll of UV window film could be your best purchase this summer

Mixed dried fruit and vegetable chips

This food dehydrator has almost all 5-star ratings on Amazon

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 by Emily OBrien

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Read moreThis food dehydrator has almost all 5-star ratings on Amazon

This Amazon product makes for an unusual housewarming gift that friends will love

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreThis Amazon product makes for an unusual housewarming gift that friends will love

Worker at Habitat for Humanity's 'Women Build' event

Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Women Build’ event boosts homeownership for single mothers

March 16, 2022March 3, 2023 by KGUN News

It was Habitat For Humanity’s first Women Build since the pandemic hit, and it was the biggest one yet. More than 70 women came to …

Read moreHabitat for Humanity’s ‘Women Build’ event boosts homeownership for single mothers

Kids swimming in a inflatable swimming pool.

Best kids’ pools for keeping little ones busy this summer

March 16, 2022April 21, 2023 by Danielle Smyth

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Read moreBest kids’ pools for keeping little ones busy this summer

Theresa Rojek and Jeff Brown build backyard igloo

This couple built an impressive igloo in their backyard

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by WKBW Buffalo

Bone-chilling temperatures provided the perfect weather for Theresa Rojek and Jeff Brown — both engineers — to build an igloo in the backyard of their …

Read moreThis couple built an impressive igloo in their backyard

sticker mule stickers

You can get 10 custom vinyl stickers for $1

February 11, 2022June 9, 2022 by Brittany Anas | Last updated on 06/09/2022

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Read moreYou can get 10 custom vinyl stickers for $1

Mason jar lights are a fun holiday craft you can keep up all year

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 by Anna Weaver

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Read moreMason jar lights are a fun holiday craft you can keep up all year

How to make a bed frame out of Ikea’s Kallax storage shelves

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

One of the things people love about Ikea furniture is how the pieces emphasize function over fancy design. Sometimes simplicity translates into a form of …

Read moreHow to make a bed frame out of Ikea’s Kallax storage shelves

Woman hanging a lightweight picture on a plaster wall

How to hang pictures on plaster walls

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

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Read moreHow to hang pictures on plaster walls

How a TikTok video and a stuffed dog launched a new career for a woman who was laid off

August 4, 2021July 13, 2023 by WSYM TV

Danielle Allore-Taylor always loved her stuffed animals. “This is Rabbit. My mom used to fix him for me. So, that’s kind of where I started thinking …

Read moreHow a TikTok video and a stuffed dog launched a new career for a woman who was laid off

DIY clear umbrella greenhouse over garden plants

Make a DIY mini greenhouse with clear umbrellas

July 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by Jenn Fields

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Read moreMake a DIY mini greenhouse with clear umbrellas

Adorable dressers are painted to look like vintage VW buses

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 by Helen Lee

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Read moreAdorable dressers are painted to look like vintage VW buses

Clever storage solutions that make the most of unused spaces in your home

July 12, 2021August 8, 2023 by Tricia Goss

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Read moreClever storage solutions that make the most of unused spaces in your home

Homemade laundry detergent recipes that will save money

July 12, 2021March 29, 2023 by Tricia Goss

According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), most adults in the U.S. call laundry their favorite chore. Even if you don’t love …

Read moreHomemade laundry detergent recipes that will save money

Wild West town for chickens

This man built his wife a Wild West-style town for their chickens

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 by Jenn Fields

There’s something about people who raise chickens. They come up with so many creative ideas. Just take the folks who decided to crochet and sew …

Read moreThis man built his wife a Wild West-style town for their chickens

These KFC chicken coops are designed to look like fast-food restaurants

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by Anna Weaver

Like watering a coffee plant with the dregs of yesterday’s coffee pot, the idea of decorating chicken coops as Kentucky Fried Chicken establishments seems a …

Read moreThese KFC chicken coops are designed to look like fast-food restaurants

Easy home improvements that’ll instantly boost your home’s curb appeal

May 6, 2021October 20, 2023 by Clint Davis

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Read moreEasy home improvements that’ll instantly boost your home’s curb appeal

Egg-collecting aprons are perfect for people who raise chickens

April 8, 2021May 20, 2021 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 05/12/2021

With so many families staying home during COVID-19 lockdowns, interest in raising chickens has spiked. One chicken supplier said sales grew 400% in 2020 as …

Read moreEgg-collecting aprons are perfect for people who raise chickens

Pink drink in a Mason jar with straw and parmesan lid

Put a Parmesan cheese lid on a Mason jar to make an easy, versatile drinking vessel

March 24, 2021March 29, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

It’s not often a simple Facebook meme teaches us new skills. But a handy one making the rounds earlier this month opened my eyes to …

Read morePut a Parmesan cheese lid on a Mason jar to make an easy, versatile drinking vessel

Sherwin-Williams has a new line of sanitizing paint that can keep your home cleaner

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreSherwin-Williams has a new line of sanitizing paint that can keep your home cleaner

How to prevent basement flooding as snow melts

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by Tricia Goss

According to insurance industry research, an average of 14,000 people per day experience a water emergency — like basement flooding — in their home or …

Read moreHow to prevent basement flooding as snow melts

Freezing pipes outside with icicles

How to prevent freezing pipes

February 24, 2021December 1, 2023 by Tricia Goss

Of all the home maintenance projects on your list, preventing freezing pipes should be near the top. Approximately 1 in 50 homeowners file water damage …

Read moreHow to prevent freezing pipes

Clay flower pot heaters with candle

How to make mini heaters out of flower pots to stay warm during power outages

February 19, 2021October 16, 2023 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 10/28/2022

When the power’s out and winter storms and prolonged cold temperatures aren’t going anywhere, the need for basic necessities spurs people to get creative while …

Read moreHow to make mini heaters out of flower pots to stay warm during power outages

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