Jennifer Stimpson
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10 Uses for Coffee Filters
They're a must-have item in the kitchen, of course. But lint-free, tear-resistant coffee filters are mighty handy in the workshop—and pretty much everywhere else. → Read More
How to Build a Picnic Table
Squeeze the whole family in at the summer barbecue by creating a classic American picnic table with integrated benches or picking up a ready-made one → Read More
How to Build a Tree Bench
Twice-monthly advice for bringing your home outdoors, from year-round yard upkeep and planning to the wonders of making your garden grow, plus special offers. → Read More
How to Build a Compost Bin
Want to hide your scrap heap? Shelter it in a structure made from weather-resistant cedar—or pick up a ready-made option → Read More
How to Build a Trash Shed
Twice-monthly advice for bringing your home outdoors, from year-round yard upkeep and planning to the wonders of making your garden grow, plus special offers. → Read More
10 Uses for Your Dead Christmas Tree
When the holidays are over, take down the tinsel, but don't bag the tree. Its needles, boughs, and trunk can do more than hold ornaments. → Read More
10 Uses for Aluminum Foil
It's been capping casseroles and wrapping brownies for nearly 100 years. Check out these other clever uses for foil. → Read More
10 Uses for Coffee Filters
They're a must-have item in the kitchen, of course. But lint-free, tear-resistant coffee filters are mighty handy in the workshop—and pretty much everywhere else. → Read More
10 Uses for Plastic Wrap
Sure, it keeps food fresh, but plastic wrap is a handy multitasker outside the kitchen, too. → Read More
How to Install a Butcher-Block Countertop
From style to tile, find tons of inspirational photos, ideas, and how-tos for brand-new rooms, quick upgrades, and big and small fixes, plus special offers. → Read More
How to Line a Cedar Closet
The natural aroma of cedar keeps moths away and clothes smelling fresh. Lining your closet with cedar is relatively easy when you use tongue-and-groove boards → Read More
How to Prep a Room for Paint
From style to tile, find tons of inspirational photos, ideas, and how-tos for brand-new rooms, quick upgrades, and big and small fixes, plus special offers. → Read More
How to Install Wainscoting
Layer stock lumber and moldings to produce this classic architectural element → Read More
How to Epoxy-Coat a Garage Floor
Epoxy not only tops off the pro look of a garage but also resists oil stains, beads water, and wipes clean → Read More
10 Uses for Vinegar
From style to tile, find tons of inspirational photos, ideas, and how-tos for brand-new rooms, quick upgrades, and big and small fixes, plus special offers. → Read More
How to Make a Pebble Mosaic
From style to tile, find tons of inspirational photos, ideas, and how-tos for brand-new rooms, quick upgrades, and big and small fixes, plus special offers. → Read More
10 Uses for Sand
If you've ever deiced your driveway, mixed concrete, or filled a sandbox, you likely have a leftover bag or two of these great grains. Here's how to put them to work → Read More
How to Build a Cornhole Game Set
From style to tile, find tons of inspirational photos, ideas, and how-tos for brand-new rooms, quick upgrades, and big and small fixes, plus special offers. → Read More
10 Uses for Coffee Grounds
From style to tile, find tons of inspirational photos, ideas, and how-tos for brand-new rooms, quick upgrades, and big and small fixes, plus special offers. → Read More
How to Roll Paint Onto a Wall
The right way to load a roller and use it without leaving streaks and bumps → Read More