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For both new construction and remodeling projects, installing a cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) water-supply system is attractive to builders and homeowners alike. Deciding factors for ch...
Apartment and small-home dwellers know how tricky it can be to come up with space—and a bed—for overnight guests. Not everyone has a spare room to designate solely as a guest bedroom, so ...
Browse the sink aisle of any home improvement store and you’ll find more stainless steel models than any other variety on display. That’s because this attractive metal is durable, heat- a...
Standard kitchen refrigerators are great for storing perishable foods and even a small number of canned beverages, but often the bulk of the space in a regular fridge is taken up with fre...
Closets are optimal for hanging fabric items that might wrinkle if folded, such as skirts and dress pants. At the same time, dressers are better for storing clothing that doesn't easily f...
Cracks appear in drywall and plaster for several reasons, from normal settling of the house, to faulty workmanship, roof truss uplift, or water leaks. While repairing cracks on walls is p...
With the high cost of heating and cooling a home, it's understandable to think that by closing off vents in some rooms, hot air will be redirected into the rooms with open vents. Unfortun...
Most of us don’t give much thought to our nightstands until we tuck in for the night and realize how convenient it is to have an array of just-in-case items within arm's reach. Having a l...
It's rare for a farmer, DIYer, or camper to go without a small knife. A knife is essential for performing many everyday tasks, such as cutting the twine on hay bales or taking a snip from...
Pill bottles, swabs, toothpaste, and toothbrushes piled on a bathroom counter can make the whole room look sloppy and disorganized. A medicine cabinet goes a long way toward eradicating t...
