House and Components

Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.

The first step to prevent bathroom mold is keeping tile dry

Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.

Spray ceiling texture to add visual interest and hide imperfections. Keep reading to learn how to texture a ceiling and...

Simple repairs make sliding doors good as new. Learn sliding glass door repair.

Learn how to install tile — specifically, how to lay new ceramic tile over an old vinyl floor.

Renew dull trim in one weekend.

Fine tune your heating and cooling system

Window trim and door trim with old world elegance—it’s actually easier than standard trim.

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High style with low-cost lumber — and a few tricks.

Pipe insulation can be used for more than just plumbing. Check out these tips for using pipe insulation in the...

Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.

Tamp down the noise of your floors with this quick fix.

Is your roof marred by streaks and stains? Here's how to remove that ugly discoloration and keep it from coming...

Show off treasured wood—and lock other treasures inside with this keepsake box.

Learn how to clean hardwood floors naturally with household staples.

DIYers have devised ways to deal with ice dams more safely, including one of the most popular of these options:...

Avoid these cleaning mistakes for a sparkling, healthy bathroom.

Make the most out of your bathroom storage with these genius shower caddies that keep mildew and bacteria away.

Custom-build DIY window cornices for one-fourth the price of store-bought with this step-by-step guide.

The standard way to clean the filter from a kitchen exhaust fan is to stick it in the dishwasher.

Get a stronger flush—and a lower water bill. Find out how to fix things if your toilet keeps running.

When my bathroom sink gets clogged, I don't reach for chemicals. Instead, I use a long zip tie. I cut...

Adjustable slots organize cookware for space-efficient storage.

Clean your dirty oven, the safe way!

A solution to stooping, searching and stacking.

Here's How To Avoid Chimney Fires this Winter

Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.

Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.