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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    10 Super-Cool Ideas for Painting a Girl’s Bedroom

    Color, pattern, details and more. Check out these easy girl's room paint ideas to make your child's room as unique...


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    What to Know About Berber Carpet

    Everything you need to know about Berber carpet and whether it's right for your home.


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    Everything to Know About Piano Hinges

    Add piano hinges to your playlist of woodworking hardware. Here's when and how to use them.


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    Does Adjusting Your Thermostat Really Save You Money?

    If you're looking to cut down on your energy bills, thermostat set-backs are a great place to start. Here's why:


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    A How-To Guide on Electric Heater Installation

    Learn about running a separate electrical circuit for the heater, running cables, plus how to size the electric heater for...


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    How to Paint Walls: Prepare Interior Walls for Painting

    Learn fixes for the 8 most common drywall flaws.


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    How to Clean Tile Grout With Household Cleaning Products

    You don't have to buy anything fancy or expensive to get your grout clean.


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    What to Know About Attic Ladders

    Do you have unused storage space in your attic? Install an attic ladder to reclaim it.

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    Everything to Know About Pivot Hinges

    Find out how pivot hinges can put the swing in your home's doors, from cabinets to kitchens.


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    10 Simple Ways to Stay Warm This Winter and Lower Utility Bills

    The weather outside is frightful, but it doesn't need to feel that way indoors. These fixes help keep the cold...


    This Easy Trick Will Defrost Your Car Window in Seconds

    How to clear off a car window in just a few seconds.


    12 Ways to Keep Your Garage Shipshape During Winter

    Take some time to get your garage in order this winter. Follow these tips to get organized and make sure...


    The Pros and Cons of Constantly Running Your HVAC Fan

    These are the pros and cons of continuously running your HVAC.


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    Everything to Know About Ball Bearing Hinges

    Learn about what makes ball bearing hinges the silent workhorses of the hinge world and how you might want to...


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    How to Build a Murphy Bed that Easily Transforms into a Desk

    From home office to guest room in seconds.


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    Best Storage Beds and Hidden Storage Beds to Keep You Organized in 2024

    Storage might not always be synonymous with style, but it is possible. Elegant solutions to space-saving and organization exist, right...


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    Should You Do Your Own Electrical Work?

    Handy homeowners do electrical work all the time. With the right tools and knowledge, you can increase your skills safely...

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    10 Tips to Survive a Blackout

    A power outage is more than an inconvenience; it can lead to expensive repairs and may even be dangerous to...


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    18 Small Laundry Room Storage Ideas

    These small laundry room storage ideas make the most of every inch of space you have in your laundry or...


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    10 Tips for Dealing With Water Damage, Mold and Mildew

    We'll walk you through how to prevent mold after water damage.


    8 Most Common Electric Mistakes Found in Home Inspections

    Any number of problems can be found in a home inspection, but these electrical issues should not be overlooked.


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    13 Silent Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair

    If your furnace is beginning to show signs that it's struggling to keep up with maintaining a comfortable temperature, you'd...


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    5 Things to Consider Before Painting a Chalkboard Wall

    Chalkboard paint (which is not the same as chalk paint) is fun, versatile and easy to use.

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    DIY Wooden Garage Cabinets & Plans

    Inexpensive, enormous and surprisingly easy to build


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    10 Unique Ideas for Decorating Tall Walls

    The 10-foot ceilings hooked you and you signed on the dotted line. But now what do you do with those...


    The Best Carpet Cleaning Machines for Your Home

    For dirt, stains and everyday messes, what's the best carpet steam cleaner? Here are our picks for best carpet cleaners,...


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    Brilliant Solutions for Repairing Ceilings

    We know these products work—because we use them!


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    11 Tips to Prevent Water Damage to Your House While You’re Away

    Water damage from frozen pipes, ruptured washer hoses, leaking supply lines and dripping water heaters costs billions every year. This...


    28 Handy Hints for Removing Hard-to-Remove Stuff

    From scratches, clogged drains, stains, permanent marker and lots in between, we'll show you some of our proven methods for...