House and Components

Out of rock salt? Here’s how to avoid slipping and sliding on your front porch this winter.

Converting your basement into a comfortable living space provides more square footage for family activities and it increases the value...

How often to remove creosote to prevent chimney fires and do a fireplace cleaning.

You found an old bookshelf at a garage sale, in your basement or on craiglist, but it needs a little...

Coffee mugs can be difficult to store since they are awkwardly shaped and take up a lot of space. Plus,...

Condensation forming on your windows in winter? Luckily, this problem is usually simple to solve. Read on to learn what...

Let there be light! These simple ideas for lighting without wires will help you brighten up your space; no plugs,...

How to Choose a Water Softener How to Size a Water Softener

What would happen if you cut off your mattress tag—the one that ominously warns, "Under penalty of law, this tag...

From intricate and eye-catching to simple and clean, a backsplash can help you express your style in the kitchen. Get...

How many of these home repairs have you put off to next week…and the next week…and the next week? Find...

Get your interior painting project off on the right foot by washing walls before painting them. Learn when this is...

Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 percent with this little-known maintenance tip.

Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.

If you live in a studio apartment or just want to break up a big room, room dividers can do...

Gutter problems? Fix them yourself with these DIY-able fixes from an expert.

Use special flashing and these five steps

Water leaking behind your gutters? Rotten fascia boards? It might be your roof's drip edge.

If your electricity is out for a while in the colder months, you need a safe, reliable way to heat...

Here's a quick repair for leaks.

A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.

You can save $1000 in a weekend! Here's what you need to know before you begin installing your DIY radon...

Despite the obvious drawbacks-it's messy, sticky and impossible to remove once it cures-there's nothing better than spray foam for sealing...

Shopped for light bulbs lately? If you have, you may have noticed that most bulbs sold now are LED (light...

A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...

Install temperature regulating valves without tearing up the bathtub wall.

If you're looking to make an investment in your home, a tankless water heater is a good place to start....

Try these three solutions when your water softener begins to fail

When your water heater begins to leak, you have to install a new one fast.