

Paint Roller Techniques and Tips
Paint faster and smoother with the right rolling techniques

What are Retractable Screens?
What are Retractable Screens?

Wall Stencils Are Back In Style! Here are 15 We Love
Whether a bold accent or a muted, texturized wall is your goal, these stencils will bring trendy, chic and unique...

The Pros and Cons of Wooden Front Doors
This guide will help you decide if a wooden front door is the right choice for your home, lifestyle and...


Cheap Flooring Ideas: 10 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring
Flooring is one expense that can eat up a large portion of a remodel budget, but you don't have to...


How to Add Outlets Easily With Surface Wiring
Running wiring in surface channels eliminates the big job of opening walls.

How To Replace the Trim on Recessed Lights
Simply change the trim to change the style.


Patch a Water-Stained Ceiling or Textured Ceiling
Repair sprayed ceilings with aerosol spray texture patch.

Plaster and Lath Tear-Off Tips
Gary Wentz is a carpenter and the Editor-in-Chief of The Family Handyman. He claims to have torn out more than...


How to Make a Doorway Into an Arch
Using drywall and Masonite to create a curved doorway.


What To Do After Hail Damages Your Roof
Don't get ripped off when storm chasers blow into town to repair roofs and broken windows. Here's what you need...


DIY Blown-In Insulation in the Attic
Save $1,000 on labor and cut your heating bills with blown-in attic insulation.

9 On-Trend Ideas for Textured Wall Panels
Designers love prescribing paint or wallpaper to quickly (and affordably) change the ambiance and look of a room in a...

17 DIY Carpet Cleaner Solutions
Before calling an expensive cleaning service, DIY it with these common household solutions to help wipe out all kinds of...


Drywall Texture Types You Need to Know
If you're like most DIYers, you're probably familiar with a handful of drywall textures. But, there is a wide range...

12 Painted Floor Ideas to Inspire Your Next DIY Project
Painted floors can add personality and fabulous flair to a space. Make a statement with these inspiring ideas.


Trim Paint Tips for Smooth and Flawless Results
Our best tips for painting trim perfectly. You'll learn how to trim paint like an expert!

7 Most Common Caulking Mistakes That Could Derail Your Project
When the time comes for you to pick up that caulking gun and seal a shower or lay a new...

How to Clean Marble Floors
Marble is porous and susceptible to staining. Here's how to clean marble properly and keep it looking its best.

How To Repair and Reglue Vinyl Sheet Floors
Fix damaged or curling seams in vinyl floor with vinyl adhesive and a seam-sealing kit.

How to Clean Laminate Wood Floors
These dos and don'ts for how to clean laminate wood floors will ensure you don't ruin them!


Repairing Vinyl Flooring
Fix a hole, tear or scratch in four simple steps.

How to Install Cork Tile Flooring
Easy-to-cut cork tiles and a homemade cutting jig make this a hassle-free DIY project.

Flawless Floor Sanding
Tips for hassle-free floor sanding

How to Choose Laminate Flooring: A Buyer’s Guide
Laminate flooring is one of the great developments in home improvement of the past 50 years. It's inexpensive, durable and...


How Joists Work
How to keep your floors stiff, strong and solid.


Noisy Gas Fireplace Blower? Here’s How to Replace it
If your fireplace is whirring, grinding, rattling or squealing, here's how to figure out where that noise is coming from...

How To Repair Squeaky Stairs
Eliminate noisy treads from above.


Laminate Floor Repair
Fix damaged laminate flooring