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A wooden privacy fence with a single broken picket, creating a noticeable gap.

How to Fix a Broken or Missing Fence Picket

A broken or missing fence picket can hurt your home's curb appeal and security. This comprehensive DIY guide walks you through inspecting the damage, identifying your fence material, and replacing both wood and vinyl pickets like a pro.

Overgrown shrub branches touching the siding and roof of a house

How to Trim Overgrown Shrubs and Branches Near Your House

Overgrown shrubs aren't just an eyesore—they can damage your home's exterior, invite pests, and create safety hazards. This guide walks you through a safe, step-by-step process to assess and trim vegetation that's gotten too close to your house.

A homeowner standing in their yard after successfully removing a small unwanted tree

How to Remove Unwanted Trees and Weeds From Your Yard

Reclaim your outdoor space by learning how to identify and remove pesky volunteer saplings and stubborn weeds. This guide covers safe DIY methods for small jobs and tells you when it's time to call in the pros.

A modern television mounted on a wall in a stylish living room

How to Wall Mount a TV The Ultimate DIY Guide

Ready to give your room a modern, spacious look by mounting your TV on the wall? Our step-by-step guide walks you through everything from finding studs and checking compatibility to securely installing the mount for a perfect, professional-level finish.

A hand testing the stability of a loose wooden stair baluster

How to Fix a Loose Stair Baluster

A wobbly baluster is more than a minor annoyance—it's a safety hazard. Learn how to diagnose the problem and fix loose wooden or metal balusters yourself with our step-by-step guide, and know when it's time to call a pro.

A garden with significant water pooling on the ground

How to Fix Garden Pooling and Improve Yard Drainage

Is your beautiful garden turning into a swamp after every rain? Standing water can ruin plants, attract pests, and damage your property. This guide will walk you through easy DIY steps to diagnose and fix poor garden drainage, from clearing simple clogs to improving your soil and grade.

A concrete block foundation wall that is visibly bowing inward.

How to Fix a Bulging Foundation Wall A DIY Guide

Discovering a bulging foundation wall can be alarming. This guide walks you through a safety check, how to inspect and measure the bow, and critical drainage fixes you can do yourself. Learn what causes foundation walls to bulge and, most importantly, when to call a professional.

Close-up of a cockroach egg case on a wooden baseboard

How to Get Rid of Cockroach Eggs For Good

Finding cockroach eggs is a sure sign of a bigger problem. This guide will walk you through how to identify cockroach egg cases (oothecae), safely remove them, and take preventative measures to keep your home pest-free for good.

A person identifying a squeak on a wooden staircase.

How to Fix Squeaky Wood Stairs for Good

That relentless creak every time you go upstairs doesn't have to be a permanent feature of your home. Learn the causes of squeaky stairs and follow our step-by-step guide to silence them, whether you have access from below or need to work from above.

A person trying to identify a bad smell coming from their living room couch

How to Make Your Furniture Smell Fresh Again A DIY Guide

Lingering odors in your furniture? Don't despair! Whether it's a musty couch, a smoke-scented chair, or a pet-related smell, our step-by-step guide will help you diagnose the source and eliminate bad odors for good, restoring freshness to your home.