House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    10 Wall Painting Ideas You’ll Want to Add to Your Home

    You want an accent wall that adds more than just a pop of color. You can paint a design that...


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    Here’s Why You Need to Stop Steam Mopping Floors

    Turns out, using steam mops on some floors can do more harm than good. Here's why you should avoid steam...


    18 DIY Fixes for Broken Electrical Items at Home

    Don't give up hope on your favorite sconce, extension cord or other electrical thing when it stops working! You can...


    15 Basement Bar Ideas for the Perfect Home Bar

    These gorgeous basement bars will have you inspired to build out your own space!


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    What to Do with Leftover Drywall

    Every year, 15 million pounds of drywall are produced in the U.S. Most of it goes on walls, but around...


    How to Keep Your Pillows from Getting Misshapen

    Fix your lumpy pillow problem and finally get a good night's sleep.


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    How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen

    Add dramatic under cabinet lighting in a weekend without tearing up your walls to install the wiring.


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    20 Essential Painting Tools for Your Next Project, According to Painting Pros

    We scoured the shelves of paint stores, surfed the internet and picked the brains of painting pros to...

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    How Often to Wash Sheets and Other Bedding

    No one loves laundry day, but lying in petri dish of germs and bacteria is even less appealing.


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    How to Remove Rust From Tools

    Here's a much easier way to rusty tools than scraping and sanding them. Pour white vinegar into a can and...


    How to Line Drawers and Cabinets with Shelf Liners

    Choose the right liner and you'll never regret taking a few minutes to protect your shelves, your drawers and your...


    How to Build Simple Floating Shelves with Plywood and Veneer

    A floating shelf is strong, quick to build, with no visible supports and made from only two parts


    Guide to Installing Laminate Flooring

    A snap-together fastening system simplifies laminate floor laying. No glue, no nails. You can do it in a weekend.


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    How to Install a Door

    A new door in 1 day? Let our old pro teach you a few new tricks!


    How to Build a Wall Shelf

    Build this homemade wall shelf before lunch and spray on the finish after dinner


    How to Build a Welding Table

    Admit it: You’ve always wanted to learn how to weld. This easy project will teach you how.


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    How to Remove Dents in Wood

    Don't worry, it can be fixed!

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    How To Remove Layers of Old Paint On Your Walls

    Learn how to get paint off walls before applying a fresh coat.


    DIY Box Shelves

    Build a bunch of these DIY square wall shelves for less than $100


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    Face Frame Cabinet Building Tips

    Building face frames is rewarding and achieving square face frame dimensions is not as difficult as you might think. Here’s...


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    How to Build a Brick Walkway in the Garden

    Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.


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    How to Build a Table with a Concrete Top

     

    The look and durability of natural stone—the cost and simplicity of concrete.


    Asphalt Repair and Crack Filling

    Over time, every asphalt driveway develops cracks and pits. Here's how to fight back.

    The Real Reason the Lazy Susan Got Its Name

    A lazy Susan is a round tray that rotates and is meant to sit on a countertop or table and...


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    Best Toilet Paper To Prevent Clogging Your Plumbing

    We tested toilet paper breakdown and this is what happened.


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    How To Reglue Loose Laminate

    Fix loose laminate quickly and easily before it breaks off.


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    9 Creative Range Hood Cover Ideas

    Whether you're planning a full kitchen remodel or a little sprucing up, there are many ways to cover up your...


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    Home Air Cooling Tips

    Six strategies for keeping your home cool


    How to Choose and Use Painter’s Tape

    Apply painter's tape faster and more effectively so you can start painting sooner and make fewer mistakes.