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MY YEAR WITH “ROBO”
Cleaning isn’t my favorite activity, so I stepped into the future and got a Roborock S5 Max vacuum cleaner. One year later, “Robo” and I have a strong relationship and here’s why.
REPLACE A BROKEN TILE
There’s an option between living with a cracked floor tile and replacing the whole floor. If you have leftover tile or can find new tile to match your old, you can make your floor look as good as new in a couple days.
FULLY CHARGED
This sliding station keeps your tools ready to go
COCKTAIL ELEVATOR
Done for the day? Press a button to order up your favorite refreshment
LIGHT UP YOUR GARAGE
A combination of showroom and task lighting does it best
Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
SWING-OUT COUNTERTOP
There when you need it, gone when you don’t
ULTRA-ORGANIZED GARAGE CABINETS
Modify your cabinets for greater storage and convenience
WORKBENCH TO BAR TOP
Add LEDs set in epoxy for a unique, high-tech look
14 Common Plumbing Code Violations
A plumbing inspector helps you keep it legal
13 Easy Auto Repairs
Simple solutions to save you money
TOUGH TILE CUTS MADE EASY
An angle grinder does what other tools can’t
TABLE IN A DAY
Peel-and-stick veneer makes it stunning and simple
STAIN BLOCKERS: OIL-BASED VS. WATER
Like standard primers, stain-blocking primers provide good adhesion and help hide existing colors and repairs. But stain blockers promise something more: They seal in stains better than standard primers or paint.
Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
Great Goofs
Laughs and lessons from our readers
22 INSTANT HEATING & A/C FIXES
Even a beginner can solve common problems—and save money!
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Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear
5 Amazon Echo Security Features, Tested
From monitoring the weather to controlling your smart home, Amazon Echo has hundreds of different skills.
CUSTOM SHUTTERS
The size, style and color you want—for less than the cost of plastic shutters
A NEW WINDOW IN ONE DAY
It can be intimidating, but replacing a window is just a series of simple steps
Choose the best CORDLESS JIGSAW
Cut the cord, keep the power
STUD FINDERS, SIMPLIFIED
With a little knowledge, choosing the right one is easy
BEST INVERTER GENERATORS
Quiet, clean power on the go
My First Time - Pressure Washing A Driveway
20 things I learned while making old concrete look new