20 Tips & Tricks for Making Drywall Work Easier
We've hung and patched and primed and finished our fair share of drywall. Check out this compilation of tips for...
13 Modern Pendant Lighting Trends That’ll Light Up Your Life
Modern pendant lighting is all about clean lines, bright materials, and the right scale. Here are 14 epic trends in...
10 Incredible Projects Made from Repurposed Materials
Breathing new life into old things is fun, green and endlessly satisfying. We think you'll be surprised by what some...
Why You Should Upgrade to a Mesh Router
Say goodbye to internet dead zones in your home with the help of a mesh router network. Here's how you...
10 Incredible Hidden Rooms
There are few architectural details that can give a home a sense of mystery and wonder like a secret door...
13 Unexpected Attic Spaces You’ll Adore
If you're lucky enough to have an accessible attic space, you're one step away from a unique feature that will...
Make the Most of Mother-in-Law Day with Suite Ideas
Mother in Law Day is a day to celebrate in-laws across the country. It originally started in 1934 by a...
Home Inspector Nightmares: Vol. 8
In this installment of home inspector nightmares, you’ll be amazed by how much ceiling fan blades can droop. Plus, as...
Home Inspector Nightmares: Vol. 7
Some are bad dreams while others are Rocky Horror Picture show level. See if you can figure out what some...
How to Pour a Perfect Concrete Slab
A concrete driveway makes a beautiful gateway to your home that can last for decades if it’s installed correctly. But...
20 Ideas to Make Your Home Sell Faster
When getting your home ready to sell, there are steps you can take in order to sell your home faster...
10 Tips for Winter Composting
There's no reason to let compost go dormant over the winter. Keeping your compost active year-round offers a range of...
13 Incredible Tiny Home Kitchens
A tiny home kitchen runs the gamut from extra fancy to simple and utilitarian. Here's a collection of incredible tiny...
12 Simple Steps to Become a Better DIYer
There's a real learning curve on the path to DIY mastery, and it comes complete with peaks, valleys and plateaus....
9 Simple Steps for Interior Paint Prep
If there's a secret to achieving a professional quality paint job, it's this: Preparation matters. Without proper interior paint prep,...
10 Simple Steps for Exterior Paint Prep
The secret of a good paint job is that most of the hard work is done before a brush ever...
16 Useful Tools for Collecting Leaves
With fall comes of the promise of leaves, clumping up on your grass and matting down on your flowerbeds (even...
10 Ornamental Grasses to Grow in Your Yard
Ornamental grass is beautiful, boisterous and bountiful. They're also easy to grow and pretty much deer- and drought-tolerant. Here are...
10 Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector When Buying Your First Home
Hiring a home inspector is not mandatory when you buy a home. However, a home inspection can be one of...
Must-Know Garage Storage Tips for Weekend Mechanics
Whether your garage could be confused with a Nascar trailer or you just like to change your brakes, these tips...
How to Remove Rust from Concrete
This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.
8 Essential Tasks Every Homeowner Should Know
There are some basic tasks that every homeowner should know how to do. Knowing how to do these 9 things...
20 Ways to Make Your Home Look Attractive on the Market
Want to make your house stand out from the rest of the housing stock, follow these 20 tips on how...
How to Effectively Clean Mini Blinds
If you let your mini blinds build up too much dust and dirt, they can be impossible to clean. The...
7 Tips for Water Softener Maintenance
A water softener removes minerals from water; that means cleaner laundry, a longer life for water-using appliances, less mineral buildup...
30 Best-Ever Storage Tips
All homeowners face the never ending battle against clutter. And when we find a winning strategy, we share it with...
8 Brilliant Ways to Use a Razor Blade
Everyone knows you can use a utility razor blade to cut stuff, but this humble tool is one of the...
10 Wildflowers That Do Well in Home Gardens
Wildflowers are a good option for the gardener who wants plants to do the "heavy lifting" without a lot of...
23 Tips on How to Get Moisture Out of the Basement
Add some value to your home with a finished basement! Check out these tips for making sure you start...