From The Editor
Warmer days remind us to get back to basics. For me, that means building a raised garden bed, power-washing the deck, and repainting our dingy front door. Whatever the essential to-dos on your list this summer, Team DIY is here with tested techniques and surefire tool recommendations for you to be successful. Start by letting go of any power-tool anxiety with our comprehensive Cool Tools roundup (“Absolute Power,” page 16). We can’t guarantee you’ll be building barn doors like Holly and Brad Lauritzen, the couple behind the outrageously popular Instagram @ourfauxfarmhouse, but even this dynamic duo started as beginners. Check out their full story and inspiring home tour (“Nothing to Hide,” page 84). And don’t miss our lineup of eye-popping projects based on the most basic materials. You’ll never look at rope…