Other Interior Repairs

This article will show you how to add 6 mil plastic sheeting on the ground and insulate the walls in your crawlspace. We use foil-faced rigid…

Diagnose the causes for your wet basement problem and learn what the likely solutions are—and when you should call in a pro.

Sometimes the key to making a fix is just knowing theright product to use. We asked our team of professional carpenters, plumbers, painters,…

We'll show you three ways to stiffen up your bouncy floor—by adding bridging, installing plywood along the joists and adding a wall or…

Cracks in basement walls are common, but they can also be a sign of a weaken wall. We'll tell you how to handle this potentially dangerous…

Renew the lustrous appearance of stained and varnished woodwork without the messy stripping process. We show you how.

If your hot water heater suddenly stops working, chances are a bad thermocouple has shut off the gas to the pilot light. Replacement is an easy…

Do you have outlets with cracked cover plates? The outlet box was probably set too deep, leaving the outlet unsupported. Here's a quick fix that…

If downspouts and regrading don't cure your damp basement, the most effective solution may be a drainage system and sump pump, which will…

Dirt, dust and old lubricant (or lack of it) can make drawers hard to open and shut. Cleaning gummed-up guides will help; so does the right…

Almost every home gets mold. We'll show you how to identify mold and eliminate the small infestations, as well as the big ones that have gotten…

With coaxial cable, small mistakes lead to big problems: poor picture quality or slow Web cruising. Before you run coax cable to your TV or…

This article provides step-by-step instructions and pictures on how to make structural repairs by sistering floor joists alongside weak joists.…

If the burners on your stove don't light or the oven isn't heating, you can usually solve the problem in five minutes--and save the cost of a…

Towel bars mounted on drywall need to be firmly anchored or they'll eventually fall off. Replace light-duty plastic anchors with heavy-duty…

Learn how to sharpen knives and scissors with carbide, stone, ceramic or steel. Understand the advantages and limitations of each sharpening…

It's time to get rid of that drip-catching bucket under your kitchen sink. Whether your pipes need total replacement or just tightening, here’s…

Small air leaks into uninsulated attic space are a major source of heat loss in many homes. Here's how to locate the leak spots and plug…