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Give the do-it-yourself homeowner cool tools for Christmas or a birthday. Buying that special something for that special someone that does special DIY work around their home can be fun. It can also be very taxing and confusing with all of the different choices out there. I've picked a few of my favorites.

If you are about to embark on a renovation, repair or paint project on your pre-1978 home, stop what you're doing and read this post. You'll need to do your homework on federal guidelines for the EPA's Lead-Safety RRP Rule whether you're hiring a contractor or doing the work yourself.

If you prefer to try a washing machine repair yourself before calling a tech, here's how I replaced the door latch on my washing machine & pocketed the savings.

Thinking of adding wainscoting paneling to your home? Starting with a wainscot kit will make this a doable project for the average homeowner.

SawStop is a table saw can sense skin and stop the blade immediately! If you're into woodworking, you owe it to yourself to check out these SawStop reviews.

I have found the best granite countertop paint. If you've been looking for an awesome kitchen countertop paint to transform your hum-drum counters, you need to follow these tips.

Installing a steam shower generator is a job best left for the pros. But as a homeowner you need to know some basics about steam shower generators yourself.

Some super helpful tips for working with a painting contractor to ensure that your exterior house painting project goes flawlessly!

If you want to learn how to cut crown molding you're going to be really happy you found this article! I've included the very best videos showing how to cut crown molding and expert tips just for you.

Applying acrylic latex caulk is easy to use if you know how...right?. What am I saying?? It's pretty hard to mess up but with a few helpful hints everyone will think you hired a pro.

Trying to decide what color to paint your house? Here are the 6 steps we used to choose a house paint color + exterior painting tips and house color schemes

Install a ceiling fan yourself to save money. It's a good DIY project that can be tackled with patience and a bit of fortitude. I have a few helpful tips to help you through and a guide on how to buy a ceiling fan.

Installing beadboard paneling adds a timeless look and feel and it's a project that can be completed in one weekend. I'll show you how installing wainscoting really can be a DIY project.

Quit wasting your time and money looking for the best product to remove wallpaper. I've got a great solution showing you how to remove wallpaper that is not only cheap and easy, but eco-friendly, as well. It would be worth a couple minutes of your time just to check it out.

If you are in the market for a new water heater you need to investigate whether or not electric heat pump water heaters are right for you. There are some pretty cool emerging technologies being implemented into water heaters these days. This is one of them.

Water heater life expectancy will vary on the type of fuel it runs on and a few other important factors. Learn how to choose a water heater that will save you money in the long run.

There are lots of opinions about liquid stainless steel and this list is the only Pros & Cons list you'll need. Paint your appliances with liquid stainless steel for $150 total.

Painting countertops might seem a little weird but if you want the look of granite without the cost of granite, take a look at this. This is a great solution to a dull and dated countertop. It's durable and will last as long as the countertop you paint it onto. It's a DIY money-saver, too.