Michael Franco Archives

A traditional kitchen featuring a pantry storage shelf and maple cabinet

DIY

12 Storage Hacks for a More Organized Kitchen 12 Storage Hacks for a More Organized Kitchen

By Michael Franco, Phillip Tinner

June 12, 2023

how to mount a tv on the wall flat screen tv on wall in modern living room

Building & Installing

How to Mount a TV on the Wall How to Mount a TV on the Wall

By Michael Franco, Tony Carrick

January 30, 2023

How to Install a Prehung Door - interior open door

DIY

How to Install a Prehung Door How to Install a Prehung Door

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

November 29, 2022

Fireplaces & Chimneys

How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace

By Gretchen Heber, Michael Franco

February 4, 2022

DIY

The 14 Best Tools for Conquering Ice and Snow The 14 Best Tools for Conquering Ice and Snow

By Jennifer Noonan, Michael Franco

January 26, 2022

DIY

13 Things All DIYers Should Know About Plywood 13 Things All DIYers Should Know About Plywood

By Tom Scalisi, Michael Franco

December 23, 2021

Interior

Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home? Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Michael Franco

October 28, 2021

Heating & Cooling

How to Install a Thermostat How to Install a Thermostat

By Timothy Dale, Michael Franco

September 28, 2021

Bathrooms

How to Plunge a Toilet How to Plunge a Toilet

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

August 6, 2021

Bathrooms

How to Replace a Toilet How to Replace a Toilet

By Michael Franco

August 6, 2021

DIY

How To Fix a Leaky Faucet How To Fix a Leaky Faucet

By Timothy Dale, Michael Franco

August 5, 2021

Exterior

How To: Build a Basic Backyard Fire Pit How To: Build a Basic Backyard Fire Pit

By Michael Franco

June 21, 2021

DIY

5 Things to Do with… Old Dishes 5 Things to Do with… Old Dishes

By Michael Franco

May 21, 2021

Curb Appeal

Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups

By Michael Franco

May 16, 2021

Exterior

Perk Up Your Pool: Resurfacing in Fiberglass or Plaster Perk Up Your Pool: Resurfacing in Fiberglass or Plaster

By Michael Franco

April 19, 2021

Building & Installing

How To: Install a Dryer Vent How To: Install a Dryer Vent

By Michael Franco

April 19, 2021

DIY

Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

April 19, 2021

Design

15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon 15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon

By Michael Franco

March 30, 2021

Flooring

All About Radiant Wall Heating All About Radiant Wall Heating

By Michael Franco

March 25, 2021

Exterior

Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

March 24, 2021

All You Need to Know About Track Lighting

Design

3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting 3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

March 16, 2021

Exterior

Chimneys 101 Chimneys 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

March 15, 2021

Exterior

How To: Repoint Brick Walls How To: Repoint Brick Walls

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

February 10, 2021

DIY

How To: Make a Picture Frame How To: Make a Picture Frame

By Michael Franco

January 25, 2021

How to Build a Temporary Wall and Define Your Space

Building & Installing

How To: Build a Temporary Wall How To: Build a Temporary Wall

By Michael Franco

January 11, 2021

Exterior

6 Signs You Need New Gutters 6 Signs You Need New Gutters

By Michael Franco

November 16, 2020

Interior

9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding 9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding

By Michael Franco

November 16, 2020

DIY

How To: Install an Underground Sprinkler System How To: Install an Underground Sprinkler System

By Michael Franco

November 10, 2020

Deck, Patio & Porch

Planning Guide: Patios Planning Guide: Patios

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

October 22, 2020

Exterior

Stone Veneer 101 Stone Veneer 101

By Michael Franco

October 20, 2020

Heating

Which Is Better, Forced-Air or Radiant Heat? Which Is Better, Forced-Air or Radiant Heat?

By Michael Franco

October 20, 2020

Building & Installing

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows 5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

October 20, 2020

DIY

Retaining Walls 101 Retaining Walls 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

October 18, 2020

Energy & Power

Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home? Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home?

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

October 8, 2020

Building & Installing

Planning Guide: Fireplaces Planning Guide: Fireplaces

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

October 7, 2020

Curb Appeal

Planning Guide: Driveways Planning Guide: Driveways

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

October 6, 2020

Doors

What Type of Door Is Best for Your Entryway? What Type of Door Is Best for Your Entryway?

By Michael Franco

September 30, 2020

Deck, Patio & Porch

Composite Decking 101 Composite Decking 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

September 28, 2020

DIY

How To: Texture Walls How To: Texture Walls

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

September 25, 2020

Building & Installing

Stucco 101 Stucco 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

September 24, 2020

DIY

Repair Drywall with Less Hassle Repair Drywall with Less Hassle

By Michael Franco

September 24, 2020

Basements

Pro Tips: Basement Waterproofing Pro Tips: Basement Waterproofing

By Michael Franco

September 17, 2020

Building & Installing

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse

By Michael Franco

July 31, 2020

Exterior

The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen

By Michael Franco

March 24, 2020

Engineered Flooring from Lumber Liquidators

Building & Installing

Everything You Need to Know About Engineered Wood Floors Everything You Need to Know About Engineered Wood Floors

By Michael Franco

August 6, 2019

DIY

10 New Uses for Old Doors 10 New Uses for Old Doors

By Michael Franco

July 20, 2018

DIY

The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush

By Michael Franco

March 19, 2018

Flooring

7 Myths About Radiant Heat, Debunked 7 Myths About Radiant Heat, Debunked

By Michael Franco

July 25, 2017

Heating

Breathe Deep: 5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality for Better Health Breathe Deep: 5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality for Better Health

By Michael Franco

July 25, 2017

Cooling

Home Zoning: The End to All Your Thermostat Wars Home Zoning: The End to All Your Thermostat Wars

By Michael Franco

July 25, 2017

Design

4 Reasons to Ditch Your Furnace for Radiant Heat 4 Reasons to Ditch Your Furnace for Radiant Heat

By Michael Franco

July 25, 2017

DIY

13 Unexpected Ways to Use Contact Paper Around the House 13 Unexpected Ways to Use Contact Paper Around the House

By Michael Franco

February 16, 2017

Cleaning & Organizing

Avoid Gutter-Cleaning Forever After This One Improvement Avoid Gutter-Cleaning Forever After This One Improvement

By Michael Franco

September 8, 2016

Basements

Man, Oh Man! 7 Unbelievable Guy Spaces Man, Oh Man! 7 Unbelievable Guy Spaces

By Michael Franco

June 7, 2016

Exterior

Window Films 101 Window Films 101

By Michael Franco

December 16, 2015

Exterior

Vinyl Siding 101 Vinyl Siding 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

December 16, 2015

Lawn & Garden

Planning Guide: Backyard Ponds Planning Guide: Backyard Ponds

By Michael Franco

December 6, 2015

Interior

Exposed! 10 Tips for Showing Off Ducts, Pipes, Beams and More Exposed! 10 Tips for Showing Off Ducts, Pipes, Beams and More

By Michael Franco

August 18, 2015

Exterior

Guy Stuff: 10 Must-Haves for the Ultimate Garage Makeover Guy Stuff: 10 Must-Haves for the Ultimate Garage Makeover

By Michael Franco

August 18, 2015

Bathrooms

Waterproof Gadgets to Revolutionize Your Shower Experience Waterproof Gadgets to Revolutionize Your Shower Experience

By Michael Franco

August 18, 2015

Cleaning & Organizing

6 Ways You’re Accidentally Damaging Your Home 6 Ways You’re Accidentally Damaging Your Home

By Michael Franco

August 18, 2015

How to Install Insulation - Fiberglass Batt

Energy & Power

Planning Guide: Insulation Planning Guide: Insulation

By Michael Franco

November 5, 2014

Interior

Planning Guide: Laundry Room Planning Guide: Laundry Room

By Michael Franco

December 12, 2013

DIY

5 Unexpected Ways to Use a Vintage Coat Rack 5 Unexpected Ways to Use a Vintage Coat Rack

By Michael Franco

November 13, 2013

More from Michael Franco

12 Storage Hacks for a More Organized Kitchen 12 Storage Hacks for a More Organized Kitchen

How to Mount a TV on the Wall How to Mount a TV on the Wall

How to Install a Prehung Door How to Install a Prehung Door

How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace

The 14 Best Tools for Conquering Ice and Snow The 14 Best Tools for Conquering Ice and Snow

13 Things All DIYers Should Know About Plywood 13 Things All DIYers Should Know About Plywood

Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home? Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home?

How to Install a Thermostat How to Install a Thermostat

How to Plunge a Toilet How to Plunge a Toilet

How to Replace a Toilet How to Replace a Toilet

How To Fix a Leaky Faucet How To Fix a Leaky Faucet

How To: Build a Basic Backyard Fire Pit How To: Build a Basic Backyard Fire Pit

5 Things to Do with… Old Dishes 5 Things to Do with… Old Dishes

Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups

Perk Up Your Pool: Resurfacing in Fiberglass or Plaster Perk Up Your Pool: Resurfacing in Fiberglass or Plaster

How To: Install a Dryer Vent How To: Install a Dryer Vent

Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs

15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon 15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon

All About Radiant Wall Heating All About Radiant Wall Heating

Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools

3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting 3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting

Chimneys 101 Chimneys 101

How To: Repoint Brick Walls How To: Repoint Brick Walls

How To: Make a Picture Frame How To: Make a Picture Frame

How To: Build a Temporary Wall How To: Build a Temporary Wall

6 Signs You Need New Gutters 6 Signs You Need New Gutters

9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding 9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding

How To: Install an Underground Sprinkler System How To: Install an Underground Sprinkler System

Planning Guide: Patios Planning Guide: Patios

Stone Veneer 101 Stone Veneer 101

Which Is Better, Forced-Air or Radiant Heat? Which Is Better, Forced-Air or Radiant Heat?

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows 5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

Retaining Walls 101 Retaining Walls 101

Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home? Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Planning Guide: Fireplaces Planning Guide: Fireplaces

Planning Guide: Driveways Planning Guide: Driveways

What Type of Door Is Best for Your Entryway? What Type of Door Is Best for Your Entryway?

Composite Decking 101 Composite Decking 101

How To: Texture Walls How To: Texture Walls

Stucco 101 Stucco 101

Repair Drywall with Less Hassle Repair Drywall with Less Hassle

Pro Tips: Basement Waterproofing Pro Tips: Basement Waterproofing

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse

The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen

Everything You Need to Know About Engineered Wood Floors Everything You Need to Know About Engineered Wood Floors

10 New Uses for Old Doors 10 New Uses for Old Doors

The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush

7 Myths About Radiant Heat, Debunked 7 Myths About Radiant Heat, Debunked

Breathe Deep: 5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality for Better Health Breathe Deep: 5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality for Better Health

Home Zoning: The End to All Your Thermostat Wars Home Zoning: The End to All Your Thermostat Wars

4 Reasons to Ditch Your Furnace for Radiant Heat 4 Reasons to Ditch Your Furnace for Radiant Heat

13 Unexpected Ways to Use Contact Paper Around the House 13 Unexpected Ways to Use Contact Paper Around the House

Avoid Gutter-Cleaning Forever After This One Improvement Avoid Gutter-Cleaning Forever After This One Improvement

Man, Oh Man! 7 Unbelievable Guy Spaces Man, Oh Man! 7 Unbelievable Guy Spaces

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