

What to Consider Before Converting a Garage Into Living Space
Thinking about converting your garage into living space? Here's what you need to know first.


Winterize Your Gutters Now to Avoid Regret Down the Road
Now's the time to prepare your gutters for the winter. We'll show you our favorite (and easiest!) way to clean...


A How-To Guide on Fluorescent Light Ballast Replacements
Stop fluorescent lights from flickering and humming with a new ballast.


Why You Need to Clean Weep Holes Before Cold Temps
Here’s how to winterize your window's weep holes before the snow hits the ground and makes everything more difficult. We'll...


Tile Installation: How to Tile Over Tile
You can lay new ceramic tile right over old tile if you use the methods we show you here.

8 Best Fireplace and Chimney Draft Stoppers For a Warm, Cozy Home
Fireplace draft stoppers come in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: They keep your home warm...


How to Install Baseboard Molding, Even on Crooked Walls
Wall molding: Install great-looking baseboards on any problem wall.

7 Bidet Attachments for Your Toilet (Plus 1 You Can Take Wherever You Go!)
Bidets are eco-friendly and gaining popularity in the U.S. But not everyone can commit to a new bathroom fixture. Here...


How to Hook Up and Install Dryer Vents
How to install a rigid metal duct for a safer dryer.

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


How to Become a Certified Tile Flooring Installer
Becoming a tile setter can lead to a career with steady work, good wages and visible results clients appreciate.

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

6 Ways to Hang a Poster Without Damaging the Wall
Decorate your space while leaving hole-free walls.


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

Best Outdoor Beer Kegerators for Home Enjoyment
When you can't meet up with friends at the bar, bring the bar to your backyard with an outdoor kegerator.


When and Where to Use Draft Stoppers
Keep winter's icy cold winds at bay with ready-made or do-it-yourself draft stoppers.


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


How to Fix a Water Heater Pilot Light
Replacing the thermocouple usually does the trick.


7 Simple Ways to Keep Your House Warm All Winter Long
With drafty doors, windows and poorly insulated rooms, the cold can be inevitable. So what’s a homeowner to do?


Dishwasher Not Draining? How to Check and Unclog a Dishwasher
Three simple things to check if your dishwasher won't drain completely


How to Flush a Hot Water Heater
Extend the life of your water heater: Learn how to drain water heater fluid and get your water heater running...

Floor Trim Moldings and Styles For Your Home
Different trim styles can completely transform the look of your room. Here are some of the best options for your...

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


Homeowner’s Guide to Basement Window Well Covers
Got a window well that needs protection? Learn all about window well covers, how they work and the different options...


How To Inspect Your Attic and Spot Signs of Trouble
When the seasons change, it's time to inspect your attic! Know what to look for with this expert-approved attic inspection...


11 Best Mattress Toppers of 2022
A simple way to add an extra layer of cushioning and support to your sleeping surface, a mattress topper also...


What to Know About Fluorescent Lighting
Wondering about fluorescent light? Learn the pros and cons of this type of lighting, along with the three main types...


12 Everyday Items That Can Be Huge Security Risks
Unfortunately, in today's super-connected world your personal information is at a higher risk than ever. But adjusting some of your...