House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    12 Home Improvement Ideas for Beginning DIYers

    Here are a dozen starter projects to build your DIY home improvement skills and boost your confidence. These projects vary...


    12 Brilliant Uses for Duct Tape

    While we wouldn't condone all of these, it's still pretty incredible to see the kinds of stuff people use duct...


    Circle Center in Seconds

    William Baker's geometry axiom will help you find the center of any large circle. Draw two straight lines at least...


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    10 Tips for Organizing Your Garage and Keeping It Organized

    Do you have those nagging garage organization problems that never seem to go away? Whether it's finding a place for...


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    11 Organizational Ideas for Small Living Rooms

    If you have a small living room and need more storage ideas, there are plenty of solutions you can make...


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    Make a Super-Simple Bath Cabinet

    This super-simple bath cabinet turns wasted space into storage space.


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    How To Repair Cracked Plaster Walls

    Here are two quick fixes for cracked and sagging plaster.


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    6 Critical Places to Lubricate Your Car Before Winter

    A little lubricant in the right places can do wonders for your car this winter.

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    Floor Swiffer for Walls

    The Swiffer Sweeper floor mop is a go-to cleaning tool for homeowners with hard floors, but did you know that...


    10 Common Bathtub Issues and How To Fix Them

    A guide to troubleshooting and fixing bathtub problems.


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    12 Ideas for a Non-Functioning Fireplace

    If you have a fireplace that cannot function or won't be used, you also have a problem: What to do...


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    How to Remember Which Breaker Goes to an Outlet

    Use this method so you never forget which breaker controls which outlet.


    How To Clear Clogged Drains

    Is your drain clogged? If it's a sink, bathtub or shower drain, you can clear it yourself with this guidance...


    How to Install a Ceiling Fan Mounting Bracket

    Here, we'll show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan mounting bracket so you can...


    Reader Project: Loft Bed (and a lot more)

    Skill and imagination can be dangerous, turning small problems into huge solutions. But here’s a chain-reaction project that worked out for the


    Reader Project: Permanent Playhouse

    Complete with insulation and electricity, this playhouse will evolve from a kid's hangout into a quiet homework spot as his girls grow up.


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    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...

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    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...


    Use Sawdust to Soak Up Spills

    Clean up used oil spills on the driveway or in the garage easily with a material that’s readily available in...


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    The 15 Types of Trim You Need to Know for Your Next Remodel Project

    Finding the right kind of trim is essential to completing any kind of remodeling project around the house. Familiarize yourself...


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    10 Incredible Hidden Rooms

    There are few architectural details that can give a home a sense of mystery and wonder like a secret door...


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    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...


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    How To Use a Miter Saw

    A miter saw is a versatile tool that offers fast, accurate cuts. Learn how to use yours safely so you...

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    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...


    12 Hot Color Trends for the Bedroom

    While recent bedroom color trends have hovered around warm neutrals, edgier colors are now showing up in bedroom designs. Here...


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    Buy and Install the Best Wi-Fi Security Camera for Your Needs

    There are three basic types of Wi-Fi security cameras on the market. Some cameras are made solely for indoor or...


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    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...


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    Offset Toilet Flange to the Rescue

    An offset toilet flange lets you swap out a modern low-flow toilet for an older water hog. Read on to...