House and Components

Easy solutions for a rattling door

How to fix the insulation on burned wire quickly and easily

Avoid water leaks by following these tips on how to run a conduit through an exterior wall for free and...

A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons

Try one of these three simple fixes to take out the sag

A simple way to prevent condensation on cold water pipes in humid weather.

Make an existing switch do double duty by adding another light fixture.

Two ways to solve this common remodeling problem

Make exterior stairs safer

Why step flashing works and how to install roof flashing against a wall

The easiest way to gain valuable headroom

Install reinforcing hardware on your door and jamb to stop burglars. Here's how.

Quick solutions to the most common cabinet problems

Block potential moisture problems

Add-on dampers stop the noise

Pick up a shelf unit and glue it up in 20 minutes

Use this rope trick to silence the drips.

Use a special grout release before grouting porous stone tile

A rubber plumbing boot seals holes in your siding

Get your door back into the swing of things.

Here are nine of our favorite simple tricks and tips to save you plumbing headaches around the house.

An aluminum screen simplifies hole repair in walls

Two simple ways to eliminate paint brush marks on walls

A time-tested cooling solution that uses 90% less energy than your air conditioner

Check your home for these potentially hazardous situations

Clean the vent flaps to stop cold air drafts

Protect your house and your loved ones with these inexpensive, easy-to-install devices!

Avoid grouting nightmares with natural stone tiles

Make carpenter magic happen!