House and Components

Heating and cooling systems in a home are complicated. Learn more about making sure your AC system is balanced here.

A little preventive maintenance keeps the hot water flowing and extends your water heater's lifespan.

A plunger can easily clear most toilet clogs, as long as it's the right type. Here's how to do it...

Beautiful and useful, here's how you can add some concealed-hinge magic to your home.

Violating code can also cause serious difficulties down the line if you try to sell your house or make major...

Have a barrage of plastic bags fly out of your cabinet every time you open it? Put an end to...

See 10 fresh, new bathroom tile trends in these gorgeous spaces we found on Instagram.

An accurate slab moisture test is the key to a long-lasting floor

Heating is the second leading cause of house fires (behind cooking), according to the National Safety Council. In most cases,...

When it comes to sorting and storing the nuts and bolts of your life, a hardware organizer will get the...

These warning signs aren't loud, but they are serious. Here are quiet clues that your home may have a major...

Out of rock salt? Here’s how to avoid slipping and sliding on your front porch this winter.

Converting your basement into a comfortable living space provides more square footage for family activities and it increases the value...

Pick up an inexpensive defogger repair kit and complete the repair in less than 30 minutes.

How often to remove creosote to prevent chimney fires and do a fireplace cleaning.

You found an old bookshelf at a garage sale, in your basement or on craiglist, but it needs a little...

Coffee mugs can be difficult to store since they are awkwardly shaped and take up a lot of space. Plus,...

Condensation forming on your windows in winter? Luckily, this problem is usually simple to solve. Read on to learn what...

Let there be light! These simple ideas for lighting without wires will help you brighten up your space; no plugs,...

How to Choose a Water Softener How to Size a Water Softener

What would happen if you cut off your mattress tag—the one that ominously warns, "Under penalty of law, this tag...

From intricate and eye-catching to simple and clean, a backsplash can help you express your style in the kitchen. Get...

How many of these home repairs have you put off to next week…and the next week…and the next week? Find...

Get your interior painting project off on the right foot by washing walls before painting them. Learn when this is...

Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 percent with this little-known maintenance tip.

Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.

If you live in a studio apartment or just want to break up a big room, room dividers can do...

Gutter problems? Fix them yourself with these DIY-able fixes from an expert.

Use special flashing and these five steps