BUILD
PAINT
CLEAN
MAINTAIN
USE
DESIGN
INSTALL
CHOOSE
GROW
10 Things to Know About Disposing of Old Electronics
Save cash and protect the environment by doing the right thing with your outmoded cell phone, tablet, and other gadgets.
Here's When to Worry About a Foundation Crack
Your home’s foundation—the concrete walls surrounding a basement or crawl space—supports the entire weight of the house. So it’s natural to be concerned if you ever discover cracks in the concrete. Fortunately, m...
4 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof
Asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing material for homes today, accounting for nearly 70 percent of domestic roofing installations, according to Tom Bollnow, senior director of technical services at the N...
7 Keys for Shuttering Your Summer Home
By the beginning of fall, once the warm weather comes to end, second-homeowners around the country begin the process of closing up their summer abodes. When leaving your vacation home for any extended length of t...
9 Pro Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen
To create a functional and beautiful outdoor kitchen, you need materials that can really stand up to the elements—and few materials surpass the durability of stone and concrete. Prepare and savor your outdoor mea...
9 Tips for Keeping Your Garbage Disposal in Top Shape
Your under-sink workhorse doesn't need strict maintenance to continue out its duties—only sensible care. You probably already know that fibrous foods like banana skins, broccoli, celery, corn husks, and potato pe...
The Dos and Don'ts of Air-Drying Everything You Own
Save cash, your clothing, and the planet with these tips and tricks for air-drying all your washables—indoors and out.
Replace Dated Popcorn Ceilings with This New Texture
They are cheap and easy to install, and they camouflage a host of flaws, but popcorn ceilings are also dated and tend to look dirty after just a few short years. Removing a popcorn ceiling (also called a “cottage...
4 Fast (and Frugal) Fixes That Can Save a Garden Hose
When intact, your garden hose is a trusty tool for hydrating your lawn, rinsing debris from your deck, and just about every exterior task requiring water. But a bent, torn, or otherwise leaky hose wastes water an...
8 Easy Tasks That Make Less Work for Your AC
<p>Sparing your air conditioner a little work could save you a significant amount on your energy bill over the summer months, so what are you waiting for? Start with these 8 projects.</p> <br/> <p><em>This con...
