House and Components

This inexpensive faucet can save thousands in water damage—and prevent water contamination

Electrical inspector John Williamson gives a quick rundown of the requirements for outdoor and garage receptacles.

Whether it's a child's room, guest room or even a master bedroom, small rooms can be a challenge when it...

All the best tips and techniques for a smooth drywall surface.

The perfect blend of entertaining space and storage shed.

Score big points with your friends with this easy-to-build dartboard cabinet.

Wall texture works for ceilings, too. Knock down texture is a fast fix for problem ceilings

When it gets hot outside, you want it to be nice and cool inside your home. Use this handy checklist...

Solutions depend on the age of the condenser

These seven pro tips will help you hang doors faster and better.

Remove a leaky chrome kitchen waste line and replace it with a plastic PVC waste line and trap.

The lifespan of most HVAC systems is an average of 10 to 14 years, so you can count on going...

Watch out for these key signs of dangerous electrical outlets.

Hardscaping can include outdoor dining, fireplaces, walkways, decorative stairs and even water elements. Here are some designs to consider.

Low-voltage systems make lighting a deck both safer and easier.

Being cold is not cool. Luckily, with our helpful collection of 12 easy projects, you'll have your home ready for...

If you can install a conventional outdoor light fixture, you can install a motion sensor light, although aiming and adjusting...

If your place is a mess, check out some space saving and cleaning tips to make life easier. Put those...

When you need to squeeze some more storage space into a closet, you need to think outside the box. Check...

Follow this DIY garage heater installation guide for a safe experience. Choose a forced-air garage heater or a low-intensity infrared...

Sometimes you need to freshen the air in your home, but it's too cold to crack a window. Improve your...

Most people only go into their unfinished basements when it's time to adjust the heat or look at an appliance....

It's the perfect party spot. This pub shed features a shaded patio and bar, plus tons of storage.

When it comes to saving space, pocket doors are loved by designers, builders and homeowners alike. Pocket doors are hung...

Wood deck tiles are a popular, cost-effective way to cover an ugly patio or deck, or to create a small...

Both durable and less expensive than many other countertop materials, plastic laminate has come a long way from the kitchen...

Stop worrying about embarrassing sweat stains when you learn how to remove sweat stains from anything

Nature-based, moody or warm. Here are 2022's most popular exterior house colors.

Vinyl siding will pop and crackle with every change of sunlight and temperature if nailed incorrectly. Here's how to fix...