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Winter doesn’t just bring colder temperatures outdoors; in most areas, it also means bone-dry air inside your home, as central heating systems suck away any humidity Mother Nature might b...
Q: I'm finally replacing my living room's window treatments. But, in order to choose the right set and length, I need to decide how high to hang curtains. What do you recommend?A: The “r...
Q: I know it’s a good idea to pre-drill before nailing or screwing two pieces of wood together, but I can’t seem to get the hang of the technique. Any tips for me?A: Yes, creating what ar...
Over time, your home’s walls accumulate dings, nail holes, even random spots where some not-so-temporary tape pulled away a chunk of paint. That’s when you get out the spackling compound,...
Not every home has—or needs—a full mudroom, but everyone needs a place to handle the comings and goings of today’s busy families and all their gear. If you’re wondering how to create the ...
You finally decided on the perfect hardwood for your floors—whether that's a deep, rich walnut, a warm cherry wood, or a rustic oak. While there are many species of hardwood fit for floor...
Marble—a white or uniquely variegated type of limestone that has been exposed to extreme heat and pressure—has a long history of being favored by artisans and builders, from Michelangelo'...
When it comes to decorating and organizing, the foyer is often the last place homeowners think to touch. In far too many homes, it’s just a bleak portal for passing in and out of the hous...
Terrifying storms that can level houses and rip large trees from the ground, hurricanes are among the most powerful forces of nature. The <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/">Nationa...
You woke up shivering in a cold house. Your morning shower, instead of a warm and pleasant wakeup call, was spent futilely turning the knob towards “Hot” as your skin erupted in goosebump...
