Parts of the House

Hidden braces keep your house plumb and level

Cover raw plywood edges quickly and easily with wood veneer and an iron.

Replace rotting insulation on outside A/C lines

Take the bounce out with diagonal metal braces

Replace an old towel bar on a ceramic tile wall

How to position holes correctly so they don't weaken the joist

The best way to clean soffit vents is with compressed air

Work faster and smarter—and feel 10 times safer!

Create a rock-solid, crack-proof door frame for your storm door closer

How much wood are you allowed to cut out of a stud?

If you engineer and assemble wood foundations properly, they're extremely durable

Small air leaks can add up to huge energy losses

Toggle bolts solve tricky mounting problems on thin plastic walls.

Fight seasonal wood movement with a beefy base

A simple repair can save a whole brick wall

Don't wait! Take 5 minutes to clean up the problem

Simple materials, simple technique, stunning results.

Why replace a screen door if you can just fix it?

Replace that eroded, crumbling grout for just $50

How to make an invisible wallpaper patch

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Construct a small, round tile top patio table with a tiled plywood and...

The adhesive beneath the floor may be causing the stain

Don't live with it—fix it!

Restore old windows with new stain and varnish

Moisture moving through bricks causes white mineral deposits on the brick surface and in the case of a chimney, it...

Turn the adjusting screw on storm door closers to make them close smoothly and securely.

Install a wood base, then the finish flooring.

Fix bouncy floors by adding bridging, adding a layer of plywood or adding a wall or beam.

How to rent, setup and use scaffolding when you have to work on your roof, siding or chimney.