Parts of the House

Yes, you can paint wood paneling. And, it can look terrific or it can look terrible. Use this step-by-step...

Frieze carpet is popular, especially for high-traffic areas. Learn all about frieze carpet so you can decide if it's right...

Everything you need to know about Berber carpet and whether it's right for your home.

Add piano hinges to your playlist of woodworking hardware. Here's when and how to use them.

Learn fixes for the 8 most common drywall flaws.

Do you have unused storage space in your attic? Install an attic ladder to reclaim it.

Find out how pivot hinges can put the swing in your home's doors, from cabinets to kitchens.

How to clear off a car window in just a few seconds.

Learn about what makes ball bearing hinges the silent workhorses of the hinge world and how you might want to...

Chalkboard paint (which is not the same as chalk paint) is fun, versatile and easy to use.

The 10-foot ceilings hooked you and you signed on the dotted line. But now what do you do with those...

For dirt, stains and everyday messes, what's the best carpet steam cleaner? Here are our picks for best carpet cleaners,...

We know these products work—because we use them!

Beautiful and useful, here's how you can add some concealed-hinge magic to your home.

See 10 fresh, new bathroom tile trends in these gorgeous spaces we found on Instagram.

Pick up an inexpensive defogger repair kit and complete the repair in less than 30 minutes.

How often to remove creosote to prevent chimney fires and do a fireplace cleaning.

Condensation forming on your windows in winter? Luckily, this problem is usually simple to solve. Read on to learn what...

From intricate and eye-catching to simple and clean, a backsplash can help you express your style in the kitchen. Get...

How many of these home repairs have you put off to next week…and the next week…and the next week? Find...

Get your interior painting project off on the right foot by washing walls before painting them. Learn when this is...

Gutter problems? Fix them yourself with these DIY-able fixes from an expert.

Use special flashing and these five steps

Water leaking behind your gutters? Rotten fascia boards? It might be your roof's drip edge.

If your electricity is out for a while in the colder months, you need a safe, reliable way to heat...

Here's a quick repair for leaks.

A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.

Despite the obvious drawbacks-it's messy, sticky and impossible to remove once it cures-there's nothing better than spray foam for sealing...

A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...