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Outdoor spaces add value, not only for resale, but in lifestyle terms as well. If you're in the process of designing a patio, the breadth of possibilities may strike you as overwhelming. ...
A tub spout does two things: It provides a decorative cover for the pipe stub delivering water to the bathtub, and it directs the water away from the wall where it could cause damage. Our...
Want more livable space in your home? Don't want to spend a king's ransom? Attic conversion has fit the bill for countless homeowners over the years. Unlike many basements, attics are dry...
My wife and I recently reorganized our bedroom closet and added several new accessories, including a double rod hanger, canvas shoe cubbies, and a column of hanging shelves. We were reall...
Re-roofing our 1908 American Foursquare-style house reminded me of a Frank Capra movie. For once, things actually went as planned. 35 years ago, I installed a new roof on a different hous...
Choosing a ceiling fan is enough to make any homeowner’s head hurt. Here are my suggestions for simplifying this seemingly complicated decision. Get the Height RightIf you're planning th...
Installing new trim should be easy, right? Just measure the boards, cut the miters, and nail the trim in place. Well, it’s not exactly that easy. If you’ve ever tried to install baseboard...
Browse some of today's most commonly used fencing materials, from timeless wood to utilitarian chain-link.
Durable composite roof shingles arguably improve upon the traditional slate and wood shake shingles they are engineered to mimic.
Coming up with alternatives for traditional shingle materials has proved a steep and slippery slope for a surprising number of manufacturers. Class-action lawsuits have showered down as s...
