House and Components

It's dusty, dirty work, but it's the quickest, cheapest way to save money on your energy bills.

How to rent, setup and use scaffolding when you have to work on your roof, siding or chimney.

With this 2x2 frame and panel system, you can add 80-plus cubic feet of storage in an afternoon.

You've only got one chance to do it right! Here's how

When was the last time you cleaned your oven? Does preheating give you a burnt reminder of last week's dinner?...

Looking for ways to work smarter in your woodshop? Here are 19 tips from a seasoned woodworker and do-it-yourselfer.

Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...

A little inspection and finishing work will go a long way in keeping your basement dry.

Save time, money and energy with these tips and pointers from someone who cleans windows for a living. Here's how...

Mini blinds provide privacy, block the sun and usually work perfectly for years. Here are our best tips and fixes...

In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...

Is your apartment uncomfortably cold in the winter? Here's how to warm it up without increasing your energy bill.

A little forward planning saves big headaches later on.

Take these steps to prevent most clogs and nasty backups. You'll thank us later.

The experts at Ryobi who normally dream up, engineer and produce power tools have created something new and unique in...

Chances are you'll be able to find what you need for free.

Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) has a ton of useful applications, but as a finished flooring material?

Most home improvement shortcuts lead to trouble. But here’s one that makes drywall finishing faster without regrets later:

How to fix a cracked garage floor.

Check out these great space-saving tips!

Learn the best tips for using and maintaining a pressure washer.

Get years more life from your investment: if you treat your carpet right, it'll last much longer, saving you money...

Bad habits cost you; good habits save thousands. Read on and save big on appliance repairs with these maintenance tips.

New methods, tools and materials

A simple and strong workbench for the smaller-sized DIYer in the family.

Make the best use of your limited bathroom space with these storage and organizing tips.

A rusty dishwasher rack can damage dishes. Instead of buying an overpriced replacement rack, try this dishwasher rack repair guide.

Say goodbye to messy basements and hello to storage solutions! Make the most of your space with these smart basement...

We believe every day is another opportunity to cross something off your DIY checklist. Here's our list of the best...