Where to Buy Home Improvement Supplies
Learn which place is best to buy your home improvement supplies: a home center or hardware store.
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Tips on Hiring a Contractor
Hiring a contractor for your home renovation project is a smart investment, but if you haven't prepared properly before hiring a …
Fixing Flooded Basements: How to protect yourself against contractor rip-offs
I’m at my wits end. In the last heavy rain storm, my basement flooded and ruined some storage I had down there. My husband …
Installing New Flooring Over Old: Preparation depends on flooring type and condition
What do I need to do to install new flooring over old flooring? Our current bathroom floor has dates back to the late ’60s …
Tips on Fall Home Maintenance Projects
Here are 10 quick fall home maintenance projects such as home remodeling that you can do in 30 minutes or less to make your home …
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Ideas
Kitchen and bath remodeling ideas for your home from the winners of the NKBA Design Trends Competition. Kitchen and bath …
Guest Rooms: Preparing and Outfitting
Whether you're rolling out the red carpet for holiday visitors or welcoming summer guests, a well-prepared guest room routine …
Painting a Garage Floor
My mother’s home was built in 1991, and the concrete garage floor was evidently etched, primed and painted with concrete …
Building a Patio: Easy do it yourself approach
I’d like to make my own backyard patio. I know a little about pouring cement, but what do you recommend as an easy DIY …
Mold Danger and Children9
My three-year-old son has had a runny nose for the past year, and now has an eye allergy. His doctor said it could be due to …
Roof Layers: Three layers of roof shingles too many for an insurance company293
I was told by my insurance company that they don’t cover a roof that has three layers of roof shingles on it, so …
Empty Nest Home Renovation: Best improvements for the money5
My oldest child has recently moved out and my wife and I find ourselves alone in our empty nest after almost thirty years in …
High-efficiency Toilets: Save Money and Water
Replacing old, inefficient toilets with those that deliver performance and function is a smart move. High efficiency toilets …
Buying a Pressure Washer: 3 Top Tips42
Find out how to choose the right pressure washer for the washing job. Pressure washers are fast and effective cleaning tools …
Water Leak Repairs | How to Prevent Water Leaks
Learn how to do sprinkler system repair and fix five areas of the home that may lead to leaks need a closer look, and if …
Hydronic Heating Systems
Hot water heat and steam heat use water to move warmth throughout a home & It delivers efficient, comfortable heat and can be a …
Easy Home Renovations That Deliver Big Value
Easy home renovations that can help Small-scale home renovations and smart repairs and will help you maintain your home in a …
Repairing Sliding Glass Door Leak
We live at the shore between the bay and ocean. At times, the winds are horrendous and can drive into the windows at an angle. …
Driveway Sealing: Is it Needed?14
I live in a new townhouse community in Myrtle Beach, SC, where we have 256 units and the roads were paved about 18 months ago. …
Carport Conversion to Garage
Our carport is built into the house, under the same roof as the rest of the structure. Would we increase the value of our home …
Paint Scraping and Removal Tip
I have a brick house with a wall inside the garage that was painted, and after a few years another coat of paint was applied, …
Water Saving Shower Heads
New water saving shower heads can cut water costs as well as the money it takes to heat that water while maintaining a strong …
Modular Home Trends: Cost and Energy Efficient
Modular or prefabricated homes offer many advantages including quick construction, energy efficiency and durability. Modular …
Thunderstorm Safety Tips
Learn how to stay safe when thunder and lightning looms and to prevent damage to your home or appliances.