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How I Restored and Refinished my Grandparents’ Piano

Background This piano has been through three generations of my family! It was purchased by my grandparents in 1970. That is my dad in the

6 Small-Budget Renovations That Will Make Your Kitchen Feel Brand New

The typical cost of a kitchen remodel in 2017 is between about $12,000 and $33,000, with high end remodels costing as much as 50,000 (according to

5 Ways to Update Your Home on a Budget

Could your home use a slight facelift? Maybe you don’t have the expertise or the budget to undergo a huge renovation project, but your home’s

4 Amazing Ideas for Using Furniture Rolling Barn Door Hardware in Your Home

If you’re looking for a unique DIY furniture project that will be both beautiful and practical, a piece that uses Furniture Rolling Door Hardware is

How To Learn Home Improvement Skills

Being able to fix things that break or make your own DIY decor is a great feeling. It gives you a sense of independence and

6 Ideas for a Beautiful and Unique DIY Coffee Station

Does coffee hold a special place in your heart? Give it a special place in your home too! Whether you can’t start your day without some

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How to Mix Oil Based Gel Stain Colors Using Layers

Oil-based gel stains are great for achieving beautiful hand-rubbed finishes, and their thickness keeps them from dripping, running, or spilling. They might come in a bunch of

How to Choose a Wood Filler for nail holes, small knots, etc. (video)

What kind of wood filler do you need for your current woodworking project? If you’re not sure, here’s how to figure out exactly what kind you

Why and How You Should Compost at Home

Is composting right for me? What are the advantages of composting? How do I start composting at home anyway? If you have any of these common questions,

How to Choose the Right Cabinet Drawer Slide (Video)

Choosing the right drawer slides for your cabinets can be a confusing issue for DIY-ers if you’re not used to all the varieties of slides

5 Reasons To Install a Pocket Door in Your Home

Regular hinged doors are work fine most of the time, but they do have one big downside: wasted space. Because you need room to open

How to Install a Rolling Ladder with an Outside 90° Curved Rail

Our amazing engineers have created an innovative new way for a rolling ladder that can go around an outside corner, up to even 90°! If

Here’s Why Ceiling Mount Hardware Could Be the Rolling Ladder/Door Solution You’ve Been Looking For

The traditional way to mount a rolling ladder or rolling door is by mounting brackets right to the wall. But while this may be the

Create a Uniquely Practical Kitchen Island, Coffee Table, or Work Bench with a Two-Way Drawer Slide

Wouldn’t it be convenient to be able to access a drawer from either side of a piece of furniture? You can do just that with a set of two way drawer slides!