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Best Woodworking and Crafty Christmas Yard Art Patterns for 2020

Months before Christmas arrives, people start preparing for the holidays. For some, this means going up into the attic to pull out last year’s decorations. But for others, this means pulling out the tools and getting started on their plywood Christmas art. There’s something nostalgic and beautiful about plywood Christmas decorations. We’ve rounded up some …

Best Roof Melt to Get Rid of Snow and Ice in 2020

by Dani Gallagher

Although icicles are beautiful symbols of the holiday season, they’re also a sign of trouble. If you have icicles hanging from your roof, you could experience one of two problems. First, your roof and gutters system could break. Shingles might break and cause a serious leak in your home. Second, someone could experience an injury …

The Best Leaf Raking Hacks Every Homeowner Should Know

by Candace Osmond

We’ve all seen the heart-warming ads where children and dogs jump into this massive pile of leaves and make it seems like leaf-raking is the ultimate way to spend time with the family, enjoy fall, find pleasure in the small things, and so forth (and what have you). The truth of the matter is nobody …

15 Creative & Unusual DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations

by Jordan Farkas

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Christmas is one of the most wonderful times of the year. Decorating the outside of our homes, a beloved tradition carried out by millions each holiday season. But, what if you broke away from the standard Santa Clauses, Snowmen, and other great outdoor Christmas decorations and opted for something a bit more… unusual? In this article, …

Fun & Festive Christmas Door Decorations to DIY or Buy in 2020

by Helen Lewis

a wreath with winter berries and painted wooden stars hangs on a wooden door

Christmas is the season of guests, and although one special guest comes through the chimney, everyone else passes through your front door. Because of this, an awesome way to decorate is by putting up some Christmas door decorations. Add some festive fun to your home, office, classroom, or even bathroom with one of these 41 …

26 Festive Natural Christmas Decoration Ideas to Find, DIY & Buy

by Dani Gallagher

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When it comes to decorating for the holidays, there are hundreds of styles you can choose from. If a rustic decor is your style, you’re in luck. We love the natural look for our holiday decorations, and we’ve compiled a list of our favorite natural Christmas decoration ideas. Take a look at our top choices …

How to Fix a Leaning Artificial Christmas Tree Like a Pro

by Dani Gallagher

wooden christmas trees standing upright except one leaning

If you’ve given up on live Christmas trees and switched to the ease of artificial trees, you might experience a common struggle. After you set up your tree, it could look like the leaning tower of Pisa. Don’t be discouraged! This is a typical problem that has a very easy fix. Find out how to …

A Quick and Simple DIY Autumn Wreath to Make This Weekend

by Candace Osmond

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The fall season brings with it warm robust colors, feathery foliage and plenty of harvest fruits and veggies. What better way to capture the spirit of this crisp season than to adorn your home with a festive fall wreath? Whether it’s your front door you’d like to decorate, a front gate or even a mailbox, …

Best Wood Filler for DIY and Woodworking in 2020

by AJ Attia

Wood’s natural look and texture add warmth and grace to any setting both indoors and out, but it’s not uncommon for wood to get dinged, chipped, or nailed full of holes. Such an event demands the intrepid DIYer to roll up her sleeves, find the best wood filler, and fix what time, elements, or clumsiness …

The Best Cordless Drills for Your DIY Projects

by Chris Rogers

You don’t have to do many DIY projects before you realize which tools are must-haves. The best cordless drills can make your jobs easier and your work more efficient, but advances in technology have made for a dizzying range of choices. Our guide will drill down to only those worth considering. Why Should You Get …