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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    How to Choose the Best USB Outlet for Your Home or Garage

    Find out what you need to know about the different types and installation requirements of USB outlets for your home...


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    How to Get Better Cell Phone Reception at Home

    Improve cell phone service with a simple signal booster system you can install yourself


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    Kitchen Ideas: A Better Sink Drain

    Ninety-nine percent of drain lines under sinks are bound to leak sooner or later.


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    What to Know About Sliding Shed Doors

    Walls are easy. It's the openings that are hard to figure out.


    Moen Attract Shower Head Review

    My family has been using a 'telephone'-style shower for quite a while now.



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    How to Build a Wainscoted Wall

    Add elegance to your favorite room with easy-to-build wood panels


    A Drier Basement with Drylock Extreme

    As a contractor, finished basements always make me a little nervous, and I usually won’t take on a basement job...

    Can You Go To Jail for Collecting Rainwater?

    It's fine in most states, but some have stricter rules!


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    Is Expensive Toilet Paper Actually Bad for Your Toilet?

    There are a lot of ways that a toilet can get backed up. But what if it's actually your expensive...


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    Garage Storage: Space-Saving Sliding Shelves

    Store more in a smaller footprint.


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    DIY Guide to Adding Outlets & Conduits To Your Garage

    Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without...


    Build an Outdoor Table with Quikrete Countertop Mix

    I needed to make an outdoor table that would be reminiscent of stone (without the high cost) and have the...


    Automotive Fixes: Stop Repeat Failures on Radiator Fan Relays

    If your radiator fan doesn't work, don't automatically assume you've got a bum fan motor.


    Super-Simple Way to Cope Shoe Molding

    Coping shoe molding can be tricky. This tip will make it a little easier.


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    How to Buy Better Trim Paint

    We picked out 12 trim paints to try. After running tests and conferring with pro painters and industry experts, we...


    The Pros and Cons of Quartz Countertops

    Quartz countertops are sometimes called quartzite or engineered stone. They are made by combining ground quartz with synthetic resins and...

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    Drywall Repair: How to Fix and Patch Drywall

    It's easier than you might think to do your own drywall repair. We'll show you how to fix drywall and...


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    How to Build Outdoor Stair Railing

    Tips for making rock-solid stair posts


    This is the Best Way to Cut PVC Pipe

    Unless you have three hands, you're going to want to check out this tip.


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    How to Install a Ceiling Fan

    It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.


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    DIY Garage Wall Panel Storage Systems

    Organize your garage with a handsome, easy-to-build storage system that'll hold all of your garage clutter


    How to Repair Garage Door Springs and Cables

    Replace springs and cables—safely.

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    How to Replace an Interior Door: Prehung Door Replacement

    Follow these steps and get perfect results.


    Build a Faux Stone Interior Accent Wall

    Create a gorgeous stone veneer interior accent wall. We'll show you how, step by step.


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    How to Cut Crown Molding

    Here is an easier, more precise method you can use to cut crown molding while it's flat on a miter...


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    How to Remove an Ice Dam From Your Roof

    Combat ice dams this winter to prevent water damage in your home.


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    Basement Waterproofing: How to Install a Basement Drainage System

    Install a sump pump as part of your basement waterproofing system.


    Pro Tips for Planning Your Dream Garage

    For most of us, a garage is a lot more than a place to park. We use it to build...