House and Components

Dark, narrow, complicated, awkward. It can be hard to know how to decorate a hallway, but they're a great place...

Find out how to make your hallway brighter and more welcoming with these stylish lighting ideas.

From power tools to regular tools, camping gear, lawnmowers and snowblowers, the garage houses so many of our essentials —...

Mold grows in a damp basement, but does it stay there? Can it travel to the rest of your home?...

Sump pumps reliably last from seven to 10 years, but often much longer with maintenance. Be sure to monitor your...

Don't be surprised by a sump pump failure. Here's an easy tutorial on how to test your sump pump to...

Dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from the air, preventing structural issues in your home and respiratory problems for you and your...

If heavy rain frequently turns your basement into a quagmire, try one or several of these methods to fix the...

By itself, a sump pump isn't a major investment, costing about as much as a good juicer. The bulk of...

If you're ready to revamp your plain brick house or fireplace but don't want to spend a lot of money,...

Removing a cast iron tub is a labor-intensive project, but it can be done by patient DIYers. Here's how.

New energy incentives make this a great time to install or upgrade a heat pump.

If you're doing a plumbing installation or repair, you'll need to buy pipe and pipe fittings. Here's some help figuring...

White bathrooms are all the rage on Pinterest, but did you know they could actually distort your reflection? Here's why.

Is your gas stove making your home's indoor air quality worse? Recent studies say yes. Is it time to get...

Federal incentives and state regulations weigh heavily in favor of heat pumps these days, but a heat pump may not...

Once you choose kitchen cabinets and countertops, the real fun begins! Check out these creative kitchen decor ideas for inspiration.

Without a significant slope, a flat roof is more vulnerable to water damage. A waterproof membrane prevents leaks but needs...

Electric dryers work just as effectively as gas models and leave a much smaller carbon footprint.

Refrigerator sales are the best time to upgrade to a newer model or larger storage capacity. Don't pay full price...

Is an infrared space heater right for your space? We've talked to some experts to summarize what they are, how...

Here are some important things you need to know about underground wiring so it's safe and provides many years of...

Natural gas, electricity, propane, heating oil. Whatever fuel you use, heating bills are going up this winter. Here's what the...

Looking for attractive wallpaper that cuts down the noise? Sound reducing technology has come a long way, but make sure...

Are you ignoring your dirty, greasy kitchen cabinets? Cleaning them doesn't have to be a chore. Get your kitchen sparkling...

SPC is a type of luxury vinyl flooring with a stone composite core. It's more stable and durable than a...

Geothermal heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your home. Is it the right...

Black Friday is the perfect time for saving big on appliance staples, but these microwaves are already marked down! Scoop...

Tired of cooking in the dark? Kitchen track lighting provides multiple light sources, without the hassle of installing multiple fixtures.