House and Components

Step-by-step instructions on how to install a pre-made plastic laminate countertop in your kitchen or bathroom.

Marble is a timeless material, but cutting it can be daunting. Luckily, it doesn't have to be. Follow this easy...

Build a laminate countertop from scratch

This is either the greatest product ever sold or a complete waste of $5. Find out if it works.

Our pro taper shares his three-day, step-by-step taping routine. He gave us some great tips that will help you end...

All you need to know about painting bathroom cabinets, including tips and tricks of the trade.

Building a shed this spring? Before you can even think about raising the walls, it’s imperative to have a solid...

Can't hear the doorbell from the back of the house? It's easy to correct that by adding a second doorbell...

Wire a remote sensor to operate light fixtures anywhere around the house.

Replace a standard lamp switch with an in line switch

LED lights use less energy, last longer and come in many different colors. If you've been attracted by LED lighting...

Replace a faulty phone jack in 10 minutes.

Replace a cranky old switch in about an hour.

Is your lamp cord coming loose at the plug? Here's how to replace a polarized plug safely and easily.

Do you know what makes a Magic Eraser magic? The stain-fighting sponge we all know and love is made from...

Shiplap refers to a special type of inter-locking board, similar to tongue-and-groove but with a tighter, overlapping fit. These wooden...

Three ways to fix a broken or fogged-up double paned window.

Tighten up drafty old windows with new glazing putty

Complete instructions for how to repair a broken double-hung window.

There is nothing complicated about this Billy bookcase hack. Just assemble, add some moldings and components, and paint.

Almost any wall can be removed-it's a matter of how much you're willing to spend

Don't replace casement windows—repair them!

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A veteran woodworker and a beginner team up to build a classic bookcase

A cozy extra bed when you need it, a handsome showpiece when you don't. We'll show you how build a...

Make laundry day less of a drag with these simple and cheap laundry room updates. You'll thank us because of...

Tips for installing oak and hardwood edgings for plywood.

When disaster strikes and there’s no water coming out of the tap, don’t get left high and dry. Instead, follow...

Fret not, these coffee filter hacks can bail you out in some tricky situations at home.

You might not know that you can do this to keep your shower curtain liner clean.