Buying DIY Supplies

Fluorescent bulbs can go for years without replacement—even when the ends start to blacken. Don't worry about them until the light they…

Light shingle colors have been shown to lower attic temperatures, but whether this means light shingles will last longer than dark shingles is…

High-mileage oil and oil filters, which fight corrosion and other problems caused by combustion gases, can be especially useful in older cars.…

Smart phones are the new essential tool for home repair and improvement. Learn about must-have apps for DIYers that save money and produce…

Control bathroom humidity more efficiently with a new type of humidistat switch that turns an exhaust fan on and off in response to changing…

Control the hot water temperature at faucets and showers that don't have anti-scald valves by installing either a mixing valve or a point-of-use…

Replacing a broken bathtub spout is a simple, inexpensive project. In this article, we'll show you the most common types of spouts, and how to…

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

Squeeze more out of your home improvement dollar with these simple money-saving tips. For little or no cost, you can save hundreds of dollars.

Woods like cherry, pine and birch can become blotchy and unattractive when stained, unless you use a sealer before staining. For the best…

The service door between an attached garage and a house must be self-closing as a protection against fire. Here's a simple way to add a closer…

Replace any switch in the house with an X10 switch and you can remotely control electric devices in a detached garage—or anywhere else in…

Replacing the anode rod in a water heater before it fails can slow down corrosion inside the tank and significantly extend the life of the water…

An inexpensive backwater valve installed in a basement floor drain can prevent major flooding problems caused by a blocked or overloaded sewage…

Compact fluorescent bulbs can work well with dimmers—if they're the right type of dimmer. Replace older, standard dimmer switches with CFL…

Mount a flat panel TV yourself and save hundreds of dollars with these easy-to-follow instructions for low profile, tilting and full-motion…

Frost-proof, anti-siphon sill cock faucets prevent winter water-line freeze-ups and stop unsanitary water from contaminating the water system. …

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

Does it pay to replace an old but still working appliance with a new, more efficient model? Learn how to calculate the real costs over the life…

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,…