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A BUNGALOW of seven gables

A 1915 Arts & Crafts house on Bainbridge Island, never substantially altered since it was built, is restored with regard for its history, architectural scale, and original style.

Stuff We Love

Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear

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

Trim Transformation

Adding wooden trim, new flooring, tile and accessories transforms this bathroom into a spa-like retreat.

Upscale Downsizing

Designer tips for making a stylish transition from a house to a condo.

Raising the Bar

See how this historic home retained its original charm while conforming to new city codes.

Color Me Happy

Design a space that fills you with delight whenever you come home.

Coastal Dream Kitchen

In this spacious, Nantucket-style kitchen, style and function merge elegantly to create the perfect beachside space for hosting family and friends.

Classic Simplicity

Major structural changes and intentional design choices to maximize storage space in this Bethesda, Maryland, kitchen renovation create a cozy, classic space perfect for hosting.

Smile with Tile

Let the inspired artisans at Lea Nigel Studios help you incorporate authentic handmade tile into your home

Extra Special, Not Extra Small

Create a charming, smaller bath space with a few simple tricks.

Interiorior design – Zooming In

Tips for making your online meeting backgrounds view worthy.

Brass And Blue

Expert tips on a fresh bathroom upgrade from an Austin-based designer

Pyramid PUZZLE

Simple, yet deceptively tricky

DOUBLE-DUTY DUST CART

A shop vac and cyclone corral, plus a handy sanding station

Getting Started with CNC

A newbie’s guide to your electronic shop helper

The temporary fastener that hides its tracks

Many woodworking operations require temporarily fastening things together in a way that allows harm-free detachment.

OUTDOOR FINISHES

Dress your outdoor woodwork for success

CROSSBOW

Straight grain for straight-shooting

Door-hanging supports

When hanging cabinet doors with European hinges, I first screw the cup halves to the door and then attach the mounting plates to the hinge arms.

Corner clamping cauls

I’m an old Marine and—more often than I like—I make flag display boxes for the families of fallen comrades.

Better Doweling

Traditional dowel joints have fallen out of favor for good reason.