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⚒️ DIY & Tools

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Welding Facts, Statistics, and Information

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38 DIY Statistics, Facts, and Trends: What’s Big in 2024

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How to Fix Water Damaged Swollen Wood Furniture: 4 Methods

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Types of Snow Blowers (And Their Features)

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The Easy Way to Harden Wood (5 Different Methods)

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Rounding Wood Corners Without a Router (Step-By-Step Guide)

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Standard Workbench Heights (For Different Applications)

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How to Unwarp Wood: Step-By-Step Instructions

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How to Get a High Gloss Finish On Wood: The Easy Way

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Satin, Gloss, or Semi-Gloss (Which Is Best?)

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How to Seal Plywood: 9 Easy Ways

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How to Choose the Correct Wood Paint Type (Pros & Cons)

🕵️‍♀️ Buying Guides

Bathroom shower head and faucet

The Best Shower Faucets (Buying Guide & Reviews)

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8 Best Whirlpool Tubs of 2024

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The Best High Pressure Shower Heads (Ditch Low Water Pressure)

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7 Best Shower Panels of 2024

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10 Best Rustproof Shower Caddies of 2024

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The Best Cushioned Toilet Seats (Top Products Compared)

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Best Drill Press of 2024

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Best Macerating Toilets of 2024 

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Best Air Hammers of 2024

🛁 Bathroom Improvement

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Bathtub Surround Ideas: 2024 Inspiration

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16 Bath Facts and Statistics: 2024 Market Trends

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How to Fix a Cracked Plastic Bathtub (and How to Care for your Plastic Tub)

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How to Recaulk a Tub

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How to Remove a Bathtub Drain Stopper: In Easy Steps

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15 Shower Facts and Statistics: 2024 Trends & Data

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Toilet Facts and Data (Including Alternative Toilet Names)

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Toilet Replacement (Including the Toilet Seat)

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How to Reglaze a Bathtub: In Simple Steps

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How to Snake a Bathtub Drain: In Easy Steps

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How to Remove a Shower Drain: the DIY Way

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Toilet Leaking When Flushed Only: and the Causes

🎨 Painting & Finishing

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How to Estimate a Painting Job (and Calculate Markup)

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Thinning Latex Paint for a Sprayer (the Right Way)

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How to Eliminate Spray Paint Fumes (From Various Surfaces)

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Painting Kitchen Cabinets Without Brush Marks

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How to Clean a Paint Sprayer: Including Top Tips

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Benjamin Moore Paint Prices (A Breakdown by Type and Finish)

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Cost of Painting Interior Doors (Including DIY Vs. Professional Costs)

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Paint Facts and Information (2024 Trends)

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How to Paint without Streaks (And Other Painting Tips)

💦 Plumbing

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15 Hard Water Statistics and Facts: 2024 Data & Trends

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27 HVAC Facts and Statistics: 2024 Trends

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Plumbing Facts and Stats (from Bizarre to Amazing)

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18 Water Heater Facts and Statistics: 2024 Trends

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21 Water Pollution Facts and Statistics: 2024 Stats

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Kitchen Faucet Size Chart (Including the Correct Faucet Ratios)

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Cost to Install a Kitchen Faucet: Including Chart

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Water Heater Gas Valve Replacement (How to Troubleshoot Faults)

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How Old Is My State Water Heater: Age Chart Included

🪟 Windows & Doors

Metal faucet in the modern gray kitchen

Kitchen Faucet Size Chart (Including the Correct Faucet Ratios)

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Cost to Install a Kitchen Faucet: Including Chart

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Garage Door Installation Costs (Including Costs by State)

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Front Door Paint Colors (Get Inspired)

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How to Measure a Door: 3 Different Door Types

Workers are installing lift gates in the garage.

How to Lubricate a Garage Door & Best Lubricant to Use

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How to Take Off a Sliding Screen Door (and Put It Back On)

Applying silicone on molding door trim with caulking gun tool

How to Weatherproof a Door (DIY Techniques)

Garden shed

How to Build a Shed Door: 3 Different Designs

📰 New Stories

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33 Home Improvement Statistics & Facts: 2024 Trends

Professional house painter at work painting the wall with pink paint

How to Estimate a Painting Job (and Calculate Markup)

Stream flows from poorly closed faucet

15 Hard Water Statistics and Facts: 2024 Data & Trends

Man pouring paint into tray

Thinning Latex Paint for a Sprayer (the Right Way)

Male workers using paint sprayer at steel door

How to Eliminate Spray Paint Fumes (From Various Surfaces)

HVAC units placed outside of the house

27 HVAC Facts and Statistics: 2024 Trends

Plumber hand repairing sink with adjustable wrench

Plumbing Facts and Stats (from Bizarre to Amazing)

Elegant modern bathroom with white bathtub

Bathtub Surround Ideas: 2024 Inspiration

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Welding Facts, Statistics, and Information

🎯 Our Mission

Our goal at Sensible Digs is to teach you the smartest and most sensible ways to improve your home.

From renovations and DIY, to decorating and decluttering, our team of industry experts can show you how to get it done on a budget.

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