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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    Most Common Kinds of Flashing and How They Work

    Flashing is a vital part of your home's exterior, but the many varieties can be confusing. We'll look at the...


    15 Stunning Front Doors

    An inviting front door will improve your home's curb appeal, whether you're ready to sell or planning to stay. If...


    How To Replace an Interior Door

    Upgrade your interior spaces by replacing hollow-core doors with sturdy, sound-reducing, solid-core new interior doors. In this article, we’ll show...


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    How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

    Keep unwanted guests from coming through your doors


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    How To Remove Paint From Metal Hardware

    With a little elbow grease and the right approach, you can master how to get paint off metal hardware and...


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    15 Stunning Front Door Colors

    You can make a great first impression with your front door. Choose the right color and you can set the...


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    How to Trim the Bottom of a Door

    This is the best way to cut off a door bottom without splintering the wood.


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    How to Reface Kitchen Cabinets

    Get the look of new cabinets in one weekend for one-third the cost!

    Is Radon in Your Water?

    Radioactive radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer...


    Radon Gas Remediation: The Best Radon Mitigation Systems

    Radon gas moves from the soil into a home directly through pores in concrete and gaps in walls and floors....


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    How to Build Pull Out Under Sink Storage Trays for Your Kitchen

    Construct roll-out trays for extra storage space in the sink base cabinet.


    11 Ways to Cover a Hideous Ceiling

    There are many ways to cover an unsightly ceiling—here are 11 ceiling coverup ideas to consider.


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    Convertible Miter Saw Station Plans

    A huge work surface when you need it, compact storage when you don't


    How to Build an Entryway Coat Rack and Storage Bench

    If your entryway is littered with shoes and jackets, purses and book bags,...


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    How To Replace a Screen Door Handle

    This is an easy 10 minute repair. Learn how to replace a screen door latch yourself.


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    How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door

    The key is simple maintenance for a garage door track


    How To Repair a Pocket Door

    How to fix sticky, noisy or just plain broken pocket doors.

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    How to Repair a Loose Door Handle

    This simple household fix can be "handled" by any competent DIYer in no time.


    12 DIY Entryway Boot Tray Ideas

    If you're sick of cleaning up mud, slush and snow from your entryway, it may be time for a boot...


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    How to Make a Self-Closing Garage Service Door

    Bring a fire rated garage entry door up to code with this simple retrofit.


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    How To Adjust a Sticking Patio Screen Door

    Badly aligned rollers inside the bottom of a patio screen door will cause the door to bind or stick when opening or closing.


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    How To Give Your Garage Door a Tune Up

    Inspect and maintain your garage door annually for safety and convenience sake.


    14 Not-Tacky Ways to Use Contact Paper

    You want to change the look of your space and add a bit of personality to your home, but you're...

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    15 Brilliant Ways to Repurpose a Pile of Old Books

    If you've got shelves or boxes of old books hanging around your home, don't toss them! Repurpose them into something...


    How to Adjust a Self-Closing Spring Hinge Yourself

    Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin. Test the door close rate. Repeat until...


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    Want Shiny Hardwood Floors? Here’s How to Rejuvenate Them

    If your hardwood floors are looking tired and dull, there's an easy way to bring them back to life. A...


    How to Make a Cutting Board

    An eye-catching project made from wood scraps!


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    Why You’ll Regret Choosing a Vessel Sink for Your Bathroom

    Vessel sinks have been a design favorite among remodeling homeowners for over a decade because of their unique aesthetic. If...


    The Pros and Cons of Stainless Steel Appliances

    Before you make the big decision of which appliances to purchase, review this list of the pros and cons of...