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May 19, 2013

Timely DIY projects for all around your home and yard, plus favorite collections, tips and contests.

Featured Project: How to Paint a Room Fast

Get a Flawless Paint Finish Faster

Painting fast would seem to be at odds with getting great results, but that's how painting contractors make their living. You, too, can paint faster without sacrificing quality by using the tips shown here. Some of these methods are contrary to the painting advice you've been hearing for years, but they work—they'll save you time and leave you with a professional-looking finish.

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Garage Improvement Ideas and Projects

	Remove Oil, Paint and Rust Stains From Your Concrete
	Folding Workbench: Big Work Area, Small Footprint
	Make Recycle Bin Hangers to Free up Floor Space
	Build an Easy Rack to Organize Your Garden Tools

FAVORITE COLLECTIONS

Bathroom Storage	Backyard Structures	Places to store tools

find more space These clever tips will help you take advantage of every square inch of your bathroom.	inspiring projects If your backyard is looking a little empty, find a structure to fit your needs that you can build yourself.	a place for every tool Tools are less likely to get lost or damaged when they are stored. Keep your tools organized.

FROM THE DIY COMMUNITY

Last Weeks Most Popular Article

Tools That Make Yard Work Easy

May 10 DIY Tip of the Day
Rubber Bands from Rubber Gloves. Extend the usefulness of old,leaky rubber gloves by recycling them as rubber bands.

The Big Backpack Blower
A backpack leaf blower can do things a smaller blower can't: Move wet leaves, blast out debris in cracks and move a lot of leaves in one pass.

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