House and Components

Thinking about converting your garage into living space? Here's what you need to know first.

Now's the time to prepare your gutters for the winter. We'll show you our favorite (and easiest!) way to clean...

Stop fluorescent lights from flickering and humming with a new ballast.

Here’s how to winterize your window's weep holes before the snow hits the ground and makes everything more difficult. We'll...

You can lay new ceramic tile right over old tile if you use the methods we show you here.

Fireplace draft stoppers come in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: They keep your home warm...

Wall molding: Install great-looking baseboards on any problem wall.

Bidets are eco-friendly and gaining popularity in the U.S. But not everyone can commit to a new bathroom fixture. Here...

How to install a rigid metal duct for a safer dryer.

Don't hire the pros when refinishing hardwood floors. If you are patient and careful, you can easily do this job...

Becoming a tile setter can lead to a career with steady work, good wages and visible results clients appreciate.

Want to make that extra space in the basement useful by installing a bathroom? It's a job you can do...

Decorate your space while leaving hole-free walls.

From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize everything around your home.

When you can't meet up with friends at the bar, bring the bar to your backyard with an outdoor kegerator.

Keep winter's icy cold winds at bay with ready-made or do-it-yourself draft stoppers.

When it's time to winterize your home, thermal drapes are a cost- and energy-efficient way to take off the chill.

Replacing the thermocouple usually does the trick.

With drafty doors, windows and poorly insulated rooms, the cold can be inevitable. So what’s a homeowner to do?

Three simple things to check if your dishwasher won't drain completely

Extend the life of your water heater: Learn how to drain water heater fluid and get your water heater running...

Different trim styles can completely transform the look of your room. Here are some of the best options for your...

Wondering which window well covers work best? Learn about some great options for covering your window wells and the specific...

Got a window well that needs protection? Learn all about window well covers, how they work and the different options...

When the seasons change, it's time to inspect your attic! Know what to look for with this expert-approved attic inspection...

A simple way to add an extra layer of cushioning and support to your sleeping surface, a mattress topper also...

Wondering about fluorescent light? Learn the pros and cons of this type of lighting, along with the three main types...

Unfortunately, in today's super-connected world your personal information is at a higher risk than ever. But adjusting some of your...

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With this workbench plan even a beginner can build a workbench strong enough...