House and Components

Moisture moving through bricks causes white mineral deposits on the brick surface and in the case of a chimney, it...

Install a wood base, then the finish flooring.

It's dusty, dirty work, but it's the quickest, cheapest way to save money on your energy bills.

How to rent, setup and use scaffolding when you have to work on your roof, siding or chimney.

With this 2x2 frame and panel system, you can add 80-plus cubic feet of storage in an afternoon.

You've only got one chance to do it right! Here's how

Make roof dormers and other outside corners leakproof

How to add outlets and lights to an unfinished garage.

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

When was the last time you cleaned your oven? Does preheating give you a burnt reminder of last week's dinner?...

Looking for ways to work smarter in your woodshop? Here are 19 tips from a seasoned woodworker and do-it-yourselfer.

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...

In the workshop, garage, basement or shed, having wheels on your tools and equipment means you can easily move them...

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

These jobs are best done during warm months, so make them part of your regular spring home maintenance routine.

Is your apartment uncomfortably cold in the winter? Here's how to warm it up without increasing your energy bill.

A little forward planning saves big headaches later on.

Take these steps to prevent most clogs and nasty backups. You'll thank us later.

The experts at Ryobi who normally dream up, engineer and produce power tools have created something new and unique in...

You can buy iron-fighting pellets for your water softener.

Chances are you'll be able to find what you need for free.

Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) has a ton of useful applications, but as a finished flooring material?

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

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

How to fix a cracked garage floor.

Check out these great space-saving tips!