Parts of the House

Whether you're putting your house on the market soon or simply want to make the exterior as beautiful and welcoming...

Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...

A little inspection and finishing work will go a long way in keeping your basement dry.

Save time, money and energy with these tips and pointers from someone who cleans windows for a living. Here's how...

Mini blinds provide privacy, block the sun and usually work perfectly for years. Here are our best tips and fixes...

If you're painting walls and ceilings, having the proper tools is the key to efficient, polished results. You don't need...

In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...

Most homeowners replace at least one window over the course of owning their home.

Take the next step beyond simple replacement windows and doors to increase the livability and appeal of your home, inside...

Gable, hip, gambrel, mansard - the shape of your roof says something about your home's connection to earth and sky.

Carmakers long ago stopped using spring clips to attach car trim and molding. Instead, they use adhesive tape.

Most home improvement shortcuts lead to trouble. But here’s one that makes drywall finishing faster without regrets later:

It's a temporary fix – not a long-term solution.

Check out this helpful list of things to consider when buying a new garage door opener.

How to fix a cracked garage floor.

Get years more life from your investment: if you treat your carpet right, it'll last much longer, saving you money...

New methods, tools and materials

Make time for these stucco repairs before they shorten the life of your home's exterior finish.

Whether you've got an indoor fireplace or an outdoor fire pit, this is a great time of year to stock...

If you're deciding between laminate vs. vinyl flooring for any room in your house, here's what you need to know.

The easy way to identify a right- and left-hand door.

Easy-to-install kits make it easy to stop drafts.

They're not just for scrubbing! Here's how you can use steel wool pads to keep mice and other pests out...

The best concrete paint will seal your basement floor, deck or garage against spills, leaks and wear-and-tear—and look darn good...