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60-Minute Home Improvement Projects
60-Minute Home Improvement Projects
Think you don’t have time for a home improvement project? Think again. Here are some ideas for quick projects that can improve ...
At Home with...Angelo Surmelis
At Home with...Angelo Surmelis
The host of Rate My Space takes his Los Angeles house down to the studs and recreates a dramatically designed home with ...
At Home with...David Alan Basche
At Home with...David Alan Basche
Buying a home in Harlem, N.Y., seems like the opposite of what successful actor David Alan Basche—Debra Messing’s conceited, ...
At Home with...Kerri Kenney-Silver
At Home with...Kerri Kenney-Silver
As Deputy Trudy Wiegel on Comedy Central’s Reno 911, actress Kerri Kenney-Silver's grueling schedule had her yearning ...
Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
When considering exterior options, brick comes in first for durability and longevity. All it takes is a yearly checkup and ...
Choosing Workshop Tools
Choosing Workshop Tools
When it comes to workshop tools, these 10 woodworker's favorites will come in handy for any project or repair.
Copper Gutters
Copper Gutters
Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this oft-overlooked detail becomes more than ...
Deciding to Remodel or Move
Deciding to Remodel or Move
A growing family means remodeling existing space, expanding or moving. Checklists and professional input can help you decide ...
EnergyWise House: Maintaining Existing Air Conditioners
EnergyWise House: Maintaining Existing Air Conditioners
Older air conditioners may still be able to offer years of relatively efficient use. However, making your older air ...
Expanding a One-Story House: Build a Second Story or a First-Floor Addition?
Expanding a One-Story House: Build a Second Story or a First-Floor Addition?
You’re expanding your home, but should you build up or out? Enlarge the footprint of your single-story residence or add a ...
Flipping: Remodeling for Resale
Flipping: Remodeling for Resale
If you’re in the market to buy a house to rehabilitate for profit—also known as "flipping"—you’ll need to play it smart. Here ...
Home Warranties and Service Plans
Home Warranties and Service Plans
It's after the warranties run out that problems start to hit for home systems and appliances. With home service plans you can ...
How to Dry a Wet Basement
How to Dry a Wet Basement
A wet basement can be devastating with belongings ruined and usable space lost. Identifying the source and applying the right ...
How to Repair Cracked Concrete
How to Repair Cracked Concrete
Concrete can crack, settle and blister as pressure and weather wear it down. The good news is that you can fix most unsafe ...
Insulating Ducts for Efficiency
Insulating Ducts for Efficiency
There's more to efficiency than tuning the furnace. Homeowners must insulate ducts to prevent heat or cool air loss.
Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make a leaky old home an energy ...
Kitchen and Bath Caulking Tips
Kitchen and Bath Caulking Tips
Simple caulking tips to keep water at bay.
Laminate Floor Basics
Laminate Floor Basics
Is it real or is it laminate? While it mimics the look of wood, laminate floors resist dents, scuffs, and stains that can mar ...
Live In or Move Out: The Remodeling Dilemma
Live In or Move Out: The Remodeling Dilemma
You’re about to sign the contract for a major home renovation. When the construction crew arrives, is it time to go? Experts ...
Mantel Restoration
Mantel Restoration
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