
Best Tools of 2024 (According To Pros)
When your livelihood depends on your tools, you're careful with your choices. We asked pros to give us their top...


How to Build a Retaining Wall That Will Last a Lifetime
Retaining wall blocks are really heavy. You don't want to lift them twice. Learn how to build a rock solid...


5 Heating Myths You Really Need to Stop Believing
We debunk some pretty common myths about what does and doesn't heat a house efficiently.

16 Secret Santa Gift Ideas That They Won’t Regift Later
These Secret Santa gift ideas work for all sorts of people, including your friends, coworkers and family members.

14 Clever Uses for Baking Soda At Home
Who knew baking soda could kill weeds and hydrate your feet?

Say Goodbye to the McMansion and Hello to the McModern
You thought the McMansion was bad enough

10 Tips for Installing a Faucet the Easy Way
Installing a new faucet is a snap, but removing the one it's replacing can be a pain. Avoid headaches with...

30 Amazon Best Selling DIY Essentials Under $30
For the DIY fanatic, no project is complete without an addition to their toolbox. Here are 30 Amazon best sellers...

13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips
Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.


10 Clever Ways to Foil Porch Pirates
More than 25 million Americans have their packages stolen right from their doorsteps by porch pirates each year—don't be one...

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.