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How to Get Rid of Mold Under Your Carpet A DIY Guide

Discovering a musty smell or visible stains? You might have mold under your carpet. This guide walks you through how to safely inspect, clean, and treat moldy carpet and subfloors, and when it's time to call a professional.

A small patch of mold growing on the grout lines of a bathroom shower tile.

Interiors

How To Safely Remove Bathroom Mold

Discovering mold in your bathroom can be alarming. This comprehensive guide walks you through how to safely assess the situation, remove small patches of mold yourself, and most importantly, prevent it from ever coming back.

A garage door that has stopped halfway and won't close completely.

Interiors

How to Fix a Garage Door That Wont Close Completely

Is your garage door reversing on its own or stopping before it's fully closed? Don't worry, it's a common issue. This guide will walk you through troubleshooting the most frequent causes, from dirty sensors to misaligned settings, so you can get your door working properly again.

A person peeling old wallpaper off a wall

Interiors

How to Remove Old Wallpaper Like a Pro

Tired of that dated, peeling wallpaper? Removing it can feel like a huge task, but our step-by-step guide makes it manageable. Learn how to identify your wallpaper type, prepare your room, and use the right techniques to reveal a fresh, clean wall ready for a new look.

A loose bookshelf tilting slightly on a wall

Interiors

How to Fix a Loose Wall Fixture and Stop the Wobble

That wobbly shelf or loose towel rack isn't just an eyesore—it's a problem waiting to happen. Learn how to diagnose the issue and securely refasten any fixture, whether it's in drywall, plaster, or masonry, with our step-by-step DIY guide.

A detailed view of a concrete stair with visible cracks and a chipped corner.

Interiors

How to Fix Chipped and Cracked Concrete Stairs

Cracked or chipped concrete stairs are not only an eyesore but a safety hazard. Learn how to inspect, patch, and seal your concrete steps with our easy-to-follow DIY guide, and know when it's time to call a professional.

Close-up of cracked and peeling paint on a wooden deck

Interiors

How to Fix Peeling Deck Paint For Good

Peeling deck paint is more than just an eyesore—it's a sign your deck is vulnerable to moisture and rot. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through diagnosing the cause, choosing between a spot repair or a full refinish, and executing the job like a pro.

A close-up of a damaged wooden door.

Interiors

How to Fix a Damaged Door A Comprehensive DIY Guide

From minor scratches and dents to sticking issues and loose hinges, a damaged door can be a real headache. This guide walks you through assessing the damage, performing simple DIY repairs for wood and metal doors, and knowing when it's time to call a pro.

A before-and-after view of a carpet that has been revived from a matted state

Interiors

How to Fix Flat and Matted Carpet Like a Pro

Is your once-plush carpet looking flat, dull, and matted? High traffic, heavy furniture, and daily life can crush carpet fibers, but you don't have to live with it. This guide will walk you through simple, effective DIY methods to revive both natural and synthetic carpets, making them look fluffy and new again.