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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    Install a New Stair Handrail

    So strong it's kid-proof! We'll show you how to do it.


    The 10 Best Air Purifiers for Every Room in Your House, According to a Microbiologist

    Breathe easy! We've found the best air purifiers to use throughout your home.


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    How To Clean Tile Floors

    Tile floors are easy to keep clean with sweeping or vacuuming. When it's time for a more thorough job, here's...


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    Weird Furnace Smells? This Could be Why!

    Here's how to determine if it a minor or major problem.


    Once-Important Electrical Knowledge Homeowners Don’t Need to Know Anymore

    If you don't use a landline, why would you need to know how to wire a phone jack? See what...


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    How to Clean a Glass Stove Top

    Even the smallest splatter sticks out on a glass stove top. Here, we'll walk you through how to clean a...


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    Tankless Water Heaters: A Buyer’s Guide

    Is a tankless water heater for you?


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    How To Get Stains Out of a Mattress

    You can't throw a mattress into the washer, so how do you clean mattress stains? Here's a few simple ways...

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    How to Get Deodorant Stains Out of Shirts

    Don’t throw away a perfectly good shirt because of...


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    How to Fix Squeaky Floors

    Wondering how to fix squeaky floors? We'll shwo you how to find the source and fix it. Plus, you don't...


    How to Clean Vinyl Floors

    Vinyl floors are low-maintenance, but that doesn't mean no-maintenance. Here's our essential guide for cleaning your vinyl flooring.


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    Fixing a Water-Shutoff Valve Leak

    Solution to a leak around the water valve shut-off handle


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    12 Spice Rack Ideas for Better Kitchen Storage

    Chances are, you have a spice cabinet that is unorganized, making it difficult to find what you need when you...


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    How to Clean a Dishwasher and Eliminate Smells

    4 steps to an odor-free dishwasher


    7 Tankless Water Heater Myths You Need to Stop Believing

    These myths might make you think tankless water heaters aren't effective!


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    Getting Rid of a Sewer Smell in the Basement

    Stop sewer gas from entering the basement.


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    How To Clean Bathroom Chrome

    Learn the best ways to clean soap scum, mineral deposits, water spots, stubborn stains and water staining in the bathroom.

    HVAC Troubleshooting: 12 Things to Check Before Calling a Pro

    When your air conditioning, heating or ventilation systems go on the fritz, it can seem like you’ll have to put...


    25 Things You Can Do with a Tension Rod Other Than Hang a Shower Curtain

    If you think of the unpretentious tension rod as something that does little more than hold up curtains, think again....


    9 Ways to Hide an Air Conditioner Outside

    As long as you don't block the air flow and you make sure the AC unit is accessible, covering that...


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    How to Install an Attic Lift

    Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button


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    21 of Our Favorite Handy Hints for Every Room in Your Home

    We've accumulated a fair amount of great tips over the years, so check out 21 of our favorite handy hints...


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    10 Vital Home Maintenance Tasks You’ll Regret If You Forget

    You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before...

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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.