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The Things You Should Learn to DIY This Year

Popular Mechanics

January 4, 2019 at 9:35 AM

The Things You Should Learn to DIY This Year

Remove Stripped Screws

Paint a Room Like a Pro

Clean Foggy Headlights

How to Fix a Clogged Sink

Change Your Own Oil

Restore Old Tools

The Right Way to Hang Pictures on the Wall

Brew Your Own Beer

Caulk Bathtub or Shower

Unclog a Toilet

Learn How to Prune Trees and Bushes

Clean Your Car the Right Way

Build a Treehouse

Hang a Bookshelf

Fix a Window Screen Tear

Learn How to Jump-Start a Car

Wire a New Light Switch

Change a Flat Tire

Clean Your Grill or Smoker

Start Woodworking

Build Your Own Garage Shelves

Build a Deck

Make a Junk Drawer Organizer

Detail Your Car or Truck

Patch Hole in Wall

The Things You Should Learn to DIY This Year

This is the year you make a resolution to become the handier, more capable DIYer you've always wanted to be—and stop putting off the hard jobs you've been reluctant to tackle. We've shared some of our most popular guides for getting things done to walk you through the project and fixes that anybody can tackle with enough determination.

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Take charge in 2019 and start fixing stuff yourself.

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