House and Components

Get a little more use out of your patio or porch this year with one (or more!) of these outdoor...

A plumber isn't obliged to tell you it's an easy fix...

Offset some of the extra energy expense you're accruing during the pandemic with these energy-conservation tips.

With the right wire nut connectors and terminals, it's fairly easy to make safe, strong electrical connections

Fix the most common leaks yourself and avoid a $75 service call.

Even clean-burning gas fireplaces need regular cleaning and inspection. Learn what's involved in a gas fireplace service and when it...

Do you and your pet fight over the thermostat setting? Find out the best house temperatures for your dogs, cats...

The secrets to fast, leak-proof connections

Do touch that dial! Finding the best temperatures to set everything in your home can keep you comfortable and save...

A home's foundation will crack over time. Knowing the difference between which cracks are OK and which need to be...

Did you know using your cell phone on the toilet could put you at risk for this?

Interested in a space heater for your home, but find the options overwhelming? Here are four basic types of space...

Put small items in a mesh laundry bag before running your dishwasher. You'll thank us time and time again!

Make your regular light switch smart in five easy steps!

From dull and dated to modern masterpiece in one weekend.

If noises from your chimney have you wondering what's going on in there, you could have unwelcome animals that need...

Storm doors protect your exterior door from the elements while adding light, ventilation and insulation. Here are the best options...

Turn a blank wall into a showpiece that transforms the entire room!

Ever wonder how a dollar store can turn a profit with such low prices? A lot of it has to...

Stop drafts cold at electrical boxes with these easy foam outlet insulation tips.

Prepare for the winter with garage door bottom seal replacement by installing new weather seals, replacing rotted trim and renewing...

A quick and easy, no-soldering fix for your burst pipe.

If your bedroom is narrow, you need a small nightstand that won't take up much real estate while providing storage....

Keep your dog off the furniture and up off the cold floor.

A storm door protects your home from the elements, extends the life of your front door and aids ventilation. Here's...

Is "clean the gutters" on your to-do list this weekend? Before you start, make sure you have the tools you...

Think you don't have room for an office space? Think again. These beautiful desks for small spaces can fit anywhere!

A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to...

Got a small bathroom? A professional organizer rounds up some of the best small bathroom storage ideas for clearing...