
12 Things Your Plumber Wants You To Know
Reduce the chances of a plumbing emergency and keep costs under control when one occurs with these tips from our...


Caulk Smarter With These Handy Hints
Learn the best tips for applying caulk for a smooth, mess-free seal. With these tips, you'll get perfect results every...


Should You Paint Trim, Walls or Ceilings First?
Should you paint trim or walls first? Professional painters share their secrets for producing a great-looking interior paint job. The...

Don’t Hang Anything on Your Walls Until You Read These 9 Tips
Even the most beautiful painting or photo will look out of place if it's not hung properly. These tips will...


Winter Checklist: 25 Things Every Homeowner Should Get Done Right Now
You’ll definitely regret not checking these items off of your to-do list BEFORE winter arrives.

The Top 6 Most Popular Architectural Home Styles in the U.S.
Check the listings on online residential real estate sites, and you'll find six major house architecture styles reign supreme.


Paint a Room Without Making a Mess!
Protect against spills, splatters and other disasters!


How to Paint a Ceiling
A professional home painter shares his tips for painting both smooth and textured ceilings, with equipment recommendations and tricks of...


Secret Hiding Places You’ve Never Thought Of
Got some cash or valuables to hide? Try one of these clever, simple ways to hide those items from all...


The Best Tips for Cutting in Paint
Where beginners run into trouble is cutting in along ceilings, moldings and other areas that require a perfectly straight line...


10 Tips for How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
Make the season merry and bright with these helpful Christmas tree decorating tips.

An Inside Look Into a Truss Factory
We visited a truss plant and asked about the most common mistakes framers make when installing with trusses.

The Ins and Outs of Working with Liquid Flashing
Liquid flashing has been showing up on more jobsites around the nation. That’s because it works. Liquid flashing costs more...

13 Framing Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Build your walls straight, sturdy and plumb with these great tips.


10 Things People Don’t Know How to Do Around the House Anymore
The world has changed a lot in a short amount of time and people have changed with it. Here are...


14 Super-Simple Workbenches You Can Build
Every home workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality workbench. One of these 14...

22 Genius Gardening Hacks You’ll Be Glad You Know
Work smarter, not harder - spend more time enjoying your garden this year!


12 Tips for Drilling Holes in Metal
For most DIYers, there will likely come a time when you'll have to drill a hole through a piece of...

17 Quirky Gifts for the Gadget Lover on Your List
You'll get a kick out of giving these gadgets to your techie friends and family.

The 11 Best Workwear and Gear Pieces That Actually Hold Up
No matter where you fall on the new-to-professional scale, you'll need the best workwear pieces to stay safe and tackle...

15 Landscaping Tips for All House Styles
Savvy landscaping complements a house, presenting it in its finest light. Here are some examples of landscaping to fit various...


15 Kitchen Cabinet Organizers That Will Change Your Life
If you're lacking kitchen storage space and need a quick fix, try these unique kitchen cabinet organizers.


Tidy Tips From a Picky Painter
You can tell a good paint job because the new wall paint is only on the wall. We asked a...

Top 10 Products DIYers Hate to Use
These tools are supposed to simplify things but often they leave people frustrated.

Top 30 Mistakes DIYers Make When Remodeling a Kitchen
Get out of your own way by not falling for these kitchen remodeling mistakes.


A Roofing Pro’s Guide to Synthetic Underlayment
Synthetic underlayment is taking over the roofing industry, which comes as no surprise given all the benefits. Find out why...

Handyman Gift Picks: Top Tools for the DIY Enthusiast You Know
When it seems like their garage setup is already filled, these gifts for DIY lovers come in use for all...

11 Kitchen Cabinet Installation Tips From a Professional
Even the most experienced cabinet installers might learn a thing or two from this list of kitchen cabinet installation tips...

Genius Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers for DIYers
In search of a great gift to give your favorite DIYer? Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for the home...