
Caleb Mayo is the Associate Editor for DoItYourself.com. He's written for business publications, celebrity blogs, production companies, law offices, and not-for-profits, and created design fiction for major corporate brands.
He grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts in a family of do-it-yourselfers, with whom he's participated in myriad home improvement and landscaping projects—from veggie garden beds to a full cottage studio.
Caleb enjoys learning about green technology and environmental stewardship. He holds a B.A. in Drama from Vassar College, and has performed in professional theater since he was 14.
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Great Backyard Landscaping Ideas
Make your backyard a relaxing oasis....
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How to Repair a Bathtub Leak
Follow these steps to repair a bathtub leak....
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How to Repair a Loose Wooden Table Leg
Follow these steps to repair a loose wooden table leg....
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How to Remove Lacquer from Brass
Keep it looking new....
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How to Repair a Leaking Sprinkler Manifold
Don't waste your water drip by drip....
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How to Remove Masonry Nails from a Concrete Wall
You'll need a tough tool....
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How to Remove and Repair Auto Body Rust
Auto body rust can cause permanent damage to the bodywork....
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How to Remove Venetian Plaster from Your Walls
Venetian plaster can look good with a certain style....
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How to Repair a Damaged Fiberglass Boat Floor
It's one of the best choices you can make for your boat....
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How to Make a Bamboo Lamp Shade
It's a calming, natural material....
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How to Properly Read a Measuring Tape
It's every carpenter's best friend....
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How to Install Wall Mounted Headboards
A new headboard can change the whole look of your room....
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How to Remove Oven Glass Stains
They're easy to remove if you have the right materials....
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The Garden House: Small Scale Buildings for the Gardener
Small buildings can be perfect for garden tasks....
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How to Replace a Radiator Air Vent
Replacing your vent every decade or so can be a good idea....
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How to Replace an Exterior Door Jamb
If it cracks, you may have to replace it....
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How to Remove a Garden Tub In Two Easy Steps
Follow these simple steps to remove a garden tub....
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How to Repair a Sprinkler Valve
Your system is as effective as your weakest sprinkler....
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How to Repair a Greenhouse Misting System
A greenhouse misting system serves two vital functions....
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Think You Know About Firewood?
Enjoy a winter of cozy fires....
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How to Make Tapered Wooden Table Legs
There are several ways, depending on the tools you have....
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How to Paint a Metal Coffee Table
Metal eventually chips and rusts....
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How to Pick Automatic Car Door Locks
If you've ever locked your keys in your car you should know....
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How To Prevent A Chain Saw From Flooding
Here's how to fix the problem if you have it....
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How to Clean White Leather Seats
Wash gently....
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Planning a Basement Staircase Build
Start with a solid plan....
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How to Kill Bed Bugs with a Heat Gun
They're tricky, and you have to get rid of them completely....
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How to Make Your Own Custom Cat Tree
Save money and give kitty a personalized, custom space....
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How to Make Your Own Wood Burning Stove Pipe
Effectively and safely clear the smoke....
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How to Make Custom Bamboo Roller Blinds
They're good-looking, affordable, and sustainable....
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Hot Topics: Standard Washer and Dryer Outlet Heights
The forum powers up your laundry room....
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15 Adhesive Glue Types and How to Use Them
Pick the best match for your materials....
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Effects of a Small Car Dent on a Car's Resale Value
Even minor damage can affect the resale value....
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DIY Edible Holiday Tablescapes
Dreaming of a beautiful tablescape? Why not make it edible?...
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Disaster Prep: Choosing and Using a Generator
Keep the lights on when the power goes out....
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DIY Backyard Quidditch
Improvise your own muggle version with these guidelines....
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DIY an Outdoor Pizza Oven
Fire up your own patio pies....
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Hot Topics: Preferred, Standard, and Professional Switches
The forum turns on terminology....
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Move Aways and Custodial Arrangements
Clarity is key....
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Choosing the Best Fence Stain Colors for Your House
Match the color story in the rest of your home....
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Caring for Your Zinnias
These flowering beauties thrive in warmer climes....
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Caring for Your Spireas over Winter
Shrubs like spireas are perfect for border patterns....
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Re-Caulking a Bathtub
Stop moisture damage before it starts....
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Hot Topics: Hard to Remove Fluorescent Light
The forum helps unstick a tricky fixture....
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Hot Topics: Connecting Laundry Sink Drains to Standpipes
The forum gets in a flow state....
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Hot Topics: Prehung Doors in 2x6 Walls
The forum helps out with some standard sizes....
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Hot Topics: Garage Remote Opening Both Doors
The forum troubleshoots a clicky issue....
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Buying the Right Replacement Plumbing Fixtures
Consider your overall aesthetic....
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Can Satin Pillow Cases Really Prevent Facial Wrinkles?
Is it just a youthfully skinned old wive's tale?...
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Hot Topics: Is This a Termite Nest?
The forum examines a pest abode....