Parts of the House

While rewarding, being a homeowner can be costly and frustrating if you're not in the know. Here are 21 essential...

Make the most of your backyard fire pit or outdoor fireplace with these fun, convenient and clever fire pit accessories.

Get a great-looking new floor in one day

Insulation keeps your home the temperature you want — as long as it's installed correctly. Here are five common insulation...

Have a drafty exterior door you want to fix? A good door sweep may be the solution. Here's what you...

Home remedies and products to clean your pet-stained carpet.

This article walks you through the 'Do's and Don'ts' of drywall installation. It will help you avoid seven common mistakes...

Owning a home involves work. You know there are home maintenance tasks to keep up on, but are you doing...

Owning a home involves work. You know there are home maintenance tasks to keep up on, but are you doing...

So, can the right flooring actually increase your home's value? The answer is, yes.

The best car window cleaners boost visibility and protect the glass. Read on for our top 10.

Keep a cool head with these tips for selecting and buying ceiling fans.

Wondering how to change a doorknob? Follow this step-by-step guide and learn exactly what's involved.

Protect your car with a temporary window cover made with tape and a high-density garbage bag that will stand up...

Get your window screens in shape for summer with this simple screen repair project. We'll walk you through it.

Whether you’re changing the color of your walls, polishing jewelry or ripping a long board, these painting tool hacks will...

Some are obvious, like plastic, but others might surprise you. From Christmas trees to dryer lint, here are materials you...

We all love spray foam, but it shouldn't be used for everything! Here are seven things you shouldn't do with...

Learn how to install strong, sleek-looking gutters.

From stink and stains to less-than-perfect walls

Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.

Opinion is mixed about color affecting shingle longevity, but unanimous about the importance of good ventilation under the shingles.

Build this airy summer hangout that features fish-scale shingles and decorative trim you make yourself.

Find out which finish is best for your project, water-based or oil-based polyurethane. Both are durable and good-looking, but there...

It's an ugly job. We can't make it pretty, but we can make it easier. Learn how to remove wallpaper

Enjoy a crackling wood fire in your own backyard by learning how to build a DIY fire pit.

A new approach for smoothing rough walls that's easy to master

Learn how to clean car carpet and eliminate old stains and smells for good.

Learn how to clean car windows for sparkling clean glass that gives you the best visual clarity, particularly on...