Home Improvements

Leaky, uninsulated ducts in crawlspaces and attics waste huge amounts of energy and money. Use duct wrap insulation for a quick fix with a big,…

Create space in your garage for a motorcycle, ATV, riding mower, woodworking tools or odds and ends with this simple, wood-foundation addition.

Enjoy the comfort and ambiance of a crackling fire on a cold winter's night. Here we'll show you how to install a gas fireplace. Don't worry…

Add the elegance of natural stone to your bathroom walls for little more than the cost of standard ceramic tiles. Home centers and tile shops…

Bring a flood of light into a dreary basement with a terraced window well. You also get an emergency escape route, planting beds and a view.…

Professional painters share their secrets for producing a great-looking interior paint job. The work will go faster with less hassle too.

If you're good at measuring and are comfortable using a utility knife, you'll have no problem installing a basic vinyl composition tile…

What makes a concrete driveway or slab strong? Here's a sampling of tips and opinions from professional concrete masons. Avoid cracking and…

Long used in radiant heating systems, flexible PEX tubing is now becoming popular for water supply lines because it's easy to run through…

Level over short, medium and long distances with ease. Whether you're installing a dropped ceiling, laying out a deck, or building a whole…

Open up cramped rooms by replacing a wall with a load-bearing beam. Create an open kitchen/dining area, a larger living room or a huge master…

This story shows you how to make your small, cramped bathroom more convenient, elegant and easy to clean. These projects make the typical 6 x 8…

In this story, we'll walk you through a basic installation process, beginning with what is often the toughest part—tearing out the old…