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How to Revive Outdoor Wooden Furniture Using Spar Urethane
The favorite wooden outdoor chair gets new life and durable protection from a spar urethan re-finish.
How to Refinish a Flea Market Find without Removing the Old Finish
An easy way to give a new look to old furniture by applying stain and polyurethane in a single step.
Why Capped Cellular PVC May be the Ultimate Decking Material
Capped cellular PVC decking may well represent the best of all worlds when it comes to outdoor deck material.
Unique Pry Tool Quickly Removes Wood Trim without Damaging Either the Trim or Walls
This innovative prying tool is designed to remove wood trim quickly and without damage to either trim or walls.
Polystyrene Crown Molding Looks Great and Goes Up Without Nails
This lightweight polystrene molding has a remarkably smooth finish and installs in a matter of hours.
A Simple Way to Restore a Deck In One Day
An easy two-step process that will transform a wooden deck in a single day.
Kitchen and Bath Innovations from the International Builders’ Show
Five innovative new products uncovered at this year's International Home Builders' Show
New Electrical Outlet Cover Plate has Built-in Phone Charger
An innovative electical receptacle cover with an integrated USB port for charging phones and other devices.
Metal Roofing, Sound-Deadening Wallboard and Fire Retarding Insulation
A look at three new buiding materials -- metal roofing, spray insulation and sound-deadening wall board that offer interesting options to homeowners
The Latest in PVC Decking PLUS a Lightweight Paver for Resurfacing Decks and Patios
PVC decking that looks for all the world like real wood. Lightweight pavers for resurfacing an existing deck or patio.
3D Printer Makes Customizable Wall Shelf
This wall shelf is made using a 3D printer for the brackets and standard wood dowels for the shelf surface.
11 Facts and Falsehoods about Kitchen Knife Sharpening
Myths an falsehoods abound when it comes to knife sharpening. Here are some of the more popular beliefs -- some true, some false.
Make Your Own Custom Walkway with Reusable Concrete Forms
Make a custom stone or brick pathway using Quikrete's Walkmaker system
Stunning Kitchen Cabinet Storage Solutions from the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
Modern cabinet accessories and hardware bring a new dimension to kitchen storage
Glide-Out Rack Keeps Pots and Pans Close at Hand and Out of Sight
This glide-out rack offers compact cookware storage and eliminates the need for stacking
Concrete Stains Can Make Plain Floors Look Like Colored Stone or Marble
Transform oncrete floors from ordinary to stunning with stains
Table Saw Accident Leads to New, Safer Push Stick
Innovative push stick design offers good control and keeps hands well away from blade
Reviving Dingy and Discolored Outdoor Decks
Rain, sun and dirt combine to make outdoor decks unsightly. Here's how to restore their orginal beauty.
