Becca Lewis
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Why Your Dryer Is Making Weird Noises and What to Do About It
Troubleshoot your dryer problems before calling in a professional (or fixing them yourself)
When to Clean Your Air Ducts, According to the EPA
Unless something's really wrong, there are no provable health benefits to regularly cleaning air ducts.
Prepare Your Porch for Winter Now
Give your porch a refresh and protect against winter damage with a good coat of paint.
Deglosser Is a Superior Alternative to Sandpaper When You're Refinishing Furniture
Deglosser is the dust-free sanding alternative for surface prep that's water-based and easy to use.
You Can Make Boring Glass Look Like Sea Glass
Use this spray paint to transform ordinary glass into a treasure.
'Dopamine Decor' Can Make Your Home Happier
Design the ultimate joyful, energetic, and nostalgia-inducing home with these tips.
Use ‘Mood-Ring Paint’ for a Color-Changing Effect on These Surfaces
That nostalgic mood-ring vibe is now available in paint form.
How to Get (or Make) ‘Barbie Pink’ Paint, Despite a Global Shortage
The new Barbie movie caused a global shortage of the stuff—even as it made us all want it.
The Digital Tools You Need for Your Next Home- Improvement Project
You can visualize and design your next big project before you buy so much as a paint sample.
Do These Things to Make Your Yard Fire-Resistant
How to prune, water, and space your plants to slow down a fire and protect your home.
The Best Household Uses for Vodka, Besides the Obvious
From eliminating rust to freshening your linens, vodka can do much more than give you a nice buzz.
Make an Awesome, DIY Water Table for Your Kids This Summer
Build your own water activity table for cool summer fun, even without much space.
The Five Laziest Ways to Compost
Make your own free fertilizer without doing much work.
What You Should Know Before You Buy a Tiny Home Kit
Those kits are really just frames—you'll still need insulation, wiring, plumbing, and siding, among other considerations.
Six of the Best Trees to Plant for Shade in Your Yard
These trees will have enough height and give you plenty of shade.
Seven TikTok Woodworking Hacks That Actually Work
These simple tricks will shave time and aggravation off of your DIY projects.
You Can Clean Your Grungy Landscape Rock
You don't need to replace that old gravel—here's how to spruce it up.
Four Ways to Clean Grease and Oil Stains From Your Concrete
You can clean up stains from things like motor oil and get your concrete back to like-new condition.
How to Raise the Water Pressure in Your Outdoor Spigot
You can troubleshoot these common issues to save on hiring a plumber.