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• DIY Folding Stools

  Here's a project for the whole family: Build these DIY stools and get your kids to decorate them in fun colors and patterns!

• How to Change a Lock Set

  Replacing a privacy door knob is a project that you can do under an hour! And it's an easy way to update your door.

• Squeaky staircase driving you crazy?

  Can’t sneak downstairs because of a squeak? This quick repair will quiet down your squeaky stair in no time.

• Short on shelf space?

  Wall-mounted shelves offer a fuss-free storage space you can build yourself. Here's how.

• Hole in your wall?

  Holes happen, but no worries -- you won't believe how easy it is to fix a hole in your dry wall.

• Mildew around your tub?

  Want to get rid of mildew while preventing water damage? You can DIY.

• Ugly light switch?

  How to change a light switch and update a switch plate for an inexpensive upgrade.

• Budget-friendly Kitchen Makeover Ideas

  Stretch your design dollars with 15 cheap-but-fabulous kitchen makeover ideas to welcome the holidays with style.

• Outdated light fixture?

  A step-by-step guide to replacing an old light fixture with a new chandelier.

• Dining table scuffed and scratched?

  Repairing a worn or damaged wood dining table is an easy weekend project that will have you entertaining in style.

• Have a broken or annoying doorbell?

  Replace your old doorbell in time for trick-or-treaters with this quick fix that's so simple a ding-dong can do it.

• Are your windows drafty?

  Sealing drafty windows with weather stripping is a quick and easy way to save on energy costs and stay warmer this winter.

• What’s the best way to clean my oven?

  Keep your oven performing like new with these cleaning tips.

• Want clean, pure water from your tap?

  You and your family can enjoy fresher, purer water using a home water filtration system. It's a great way to save money on bottled water, and it installs onto your kitchen faucet in minutes.

• Are your doorknobs dating your home?

  Freshen up your home -- without breaking the bank -- by installing new doorknobs.

• Drab floors?

  Self-stick vinyl tiles can transform your floor instantly.

• Baseboards scuffed and nicked?

  See how painting baseboard trim transforms a room from shabby to chic.

• Have a dark front walk?

  Installing outdoor solar lighting is an easy, affordable DIY project that will dramatically improve the look of your home.

• Boring bathroom walls?

  Beautify your bathroom with decorative beadboard wainscoting.

• Tired of that dripping faucet?

  A step-by-step guide to repairing a leaky faucet before more serious problems result.

• How to Design a Kitchen Island

  Yes, you can design a kitchen island that meets all of your cooking and family needs. Begin with the answers to these three questions.

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• What’s the best way to clean my oven?