12 Tips for Water Damage Repair
Once you've shut down the water source and electricity, you may be staring at puddles and wondering, "What now?" Now...
Five Reasons To Apply a Skim Coat
Skim coating rejuvenates old walls, making them look new again.
How to Lubricate a Lock in a Pinch
Simply rub the teeth of the key with a sharp pencil until the surface is covered with graphite. Don’t be...
How To Remove a Hollow Wall Anchor in 2 Minutes Or Less
How to get anchors out once they're in.
How to Fix a Door That Won’t Stay Closed
When houses settle, doors can settle along with them, resulting in misaligned door latches. Solve the problem with a file,...
Hollow Door Fix: New Bottom for Hollow Core Doors
The next time you have to shorten a hollow-core door, try replacing the bottom rail with expanding foam instead of...
This Is How Often You Should Clean Your Bathtub
If not, there could be some serious consequences.
Why You Should Avoid the Ceramic 3D Tile Trend
Why You Should Avoid the 3D Tile Trend
What Is a Drip Cap Flashing?
Drip cap flashing is an L-shaped flashing that goes over windows and doors after they're installed (but before siding is...
15 Stunning Front Doors
An inviting front door will improve your home's curb appeal, whether you're ready to sell or planning to stay. If...
How To Replace an Interior Door
Upgrade your interior spaces by replacing hollow-core doors with sturdy, sound-reducing, solid-core new interior doors. In this article, we’ll show...
How to Install a Deadbolt Lock
Keep unwanted guests from coming through your doors
How To Remove Paint From Metal Hardware
With a little elbow grease and the right approach, you can master how to get paint off metal hardware and...
How to Trim the Bottom of a Door
This is the best way to cut off a door bottom without splintering the wood.
15 Stunning Front Door Colors
You can make a great first impression with your front door. Choose the right color and you can set the...
How to Reface Kitchen Cabinets
Get the look of new cabinets in one weekend for one-third the cost!
Is Radon in Your Water?
Radioactive radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer...
Radon Gas Remediation: The Best Radon Mitigation Systems
Radon gas moves from the soil into a home directly through pores in concrete and gaps in walls and floors....
11 Ways to Cover a Hideous Ceiling
There are many ways to cover an unsightly ceiling—here are 11 ceiling coverup ideas to consider.
Convertible Miter Saw Station Plans
A huge work surface when you need it, compact storage when you don't
How To Replace a Screen Door Handle
This is an easy 10 minute repair. Learn how to replace a screen door latch yourself.
How to Install a Replacement Garage Door Opener
Tips for a faster, better installation of a new garage door opener.
How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door
The key is simple maintenance for a garage door track
How To Repair a Pocket Door
How to fix sticky, noisy or just plain broken pocket doors.
How to Repair a Loose Door Handle
This simple household fix can be "handled" by any competent DIYer in no time.
12 DIY Entryway Boot Tray Ideas
If you're sick of cleaning up mud, slush and snow from your entryway, it may be time for a boot...
How to Make a Self-Closing Garage Service Door
Bring a fire rated garage entry door up to code with this simple retrofit.
