House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    11 Essentials for Your Spring Maintenance Checklist

    These jobs are best done during warm months, so make them part of your regular spring home maintenance routine.


    How to Save on Heating Costs in an Apartment

    Is your apartment uncomfortably cold in the winter? Here's how to warm it up without increasing your energy bill.


    Preventive Pipe Maintenance Beats Clog-Busting

    A little forward planning saves big headaches later on.


    How to Keep Drains From Clogging

    Take these steps to prevent most clogs and nasty backups. You'll thank us later.


    Meet the 2-HP Ultra-Quiet Ryobi Garage Door Opener

    The experts at Ryobi who normally dream up, engineer and produce power tools have created something new and unique in...


    Water Softener Salt Smarts

    You can buy iron-fighting pellets for your water softener.


    How I Saved Money This Month: Cleaning Refrigerator Coils

    The smartest thing you can do for your fridge is to keep the coils clean. It cuts electricity bills and...


    Shop Organization: Idea for a Cheap Tool Cabinet

    Chances are you'll be able to find what you need for free.

    Exploring MDF Flooring: Benefits, Challenges, and Practical Insights

    Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) has a ton of useful applications, but as a finished flooring material?


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    How To Drywall: A Finishing Shortcut

    Most home improvement shortcuts lead to trouble. But here’s one that makes drywall finishing faster without regrets later:


    Garage Door Openers: How To Choose a New One

    Check out this helpful list of things to consider when buying a new garage door opener.


    Garage Flooring: Resurfacing and Repair Tips

    How to fix a cracked garage floor.


    Sneak Peek: Ingenious Garage Storage Ideas

    Check out these great space-saving tips!


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    10 Helpful Pressure Washer Tips

    We talked to a few power washer fanatics and several manufacturers to learn the best tips for using and maintaining...


    Carpet Care Tips to Make Your Carpet Last

    Get years more life from your investment: if you treat your carpet right, it'll last much longer, saving you money...


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    Appliance Care and Maintenance Tips to Make Appliances Last

    Bad habits cost you; good habits save thousands. Read on and save big on appliance repairs with these maintenance tips.


    Workshop Tips and Helpers

    Make your shop more efficient with these handyman tips and hacks

    Modern Tile Installation Tips

    New methods, tools and materials


    How To Build Classic DIY Workbench for Kids

    A simple and strong workbench for the smaller-sized DIYer in the family.


    Clever and Useful Bathroom Storage Tips

    Make the best use of your limited bathroom space with these storage and organizing tips.


    Rosin Paper Workbench Cover

    Build this handy paper holder at one end of your workbench


    DIY Dishwasher Rack Repair: A Full How-To Guide

    A rusty dishwasher rack can damage dishes. Instead of buying an overpriced replacement rack, try this dishwasher rack repair guide.


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    7 Best Outdoor Flood Lights to Light Up Your Property

    The best outdoor flood lights are a smart way to secure your home, add curb appeal and brighten up your...

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    7 Innovative Basement Organization Ideas

    Say goodbye to messy basements and hello to storage solutions! Make the most of your space with these smart basement...


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    What Is an Alcove Bathtub?

    This common bathtub style is popular for a reason. Here’s what you need to know before buying a new alcove...


    Craft a Home You Love, Inside and Out

    We believe every day is another opportunity to cross something off your DIY checklist. Here's our list of the best...


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    How To Keep Pipes From Freezing At Your Cabin

    Frozen pipes at a vacant summer cabin are a catastrophe in the making. To avert disaster, take some precautions before...


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    Where To Buy Firewood

    Whether you've got an indoor fireplace or an outdoor fire pit, this is a great time of year to stock...


    Guide to Standard Shower Sizes and Dimensions

    Learn more about standard shower sizes so you can find the perfect fit for your bathroom remodel.