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All You Need to Know About Track Lighting
Interior

3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting

Whether you live in a contemporary high-rise or suburban ranch, track lighting is sure to provide dramatic and enhanced illumination to any room of the house.

How to Remove Rivets - From a Corrugated Metal Shed
DIY

How To: Remove Rivets

The ubiquitous metal bolts are designed for permanence, but sometimes they’ve simply got to go. These techniques will help you get them out cleanly, with or without a drill.

Skim Coat Plastering
Interior

All About Skim Coat Plastering

Learn everything you need to know about skim coat plastering—what it is, how to apply it, and what to consider when taking on such a project.

Spray Painting Tips
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Spray Painting

Grab a can and shake up your decor with these practical tips.

How a Chimney Works
Exterior

Chimneys 101

The chimney might not be a part of your home you consider very often, but keeping it in good working order is a critical part of ensuring a safe and healthy home.

10 Ways to Decorate With Floor Mirrors That Are Right on Trend
Interior

10 Ways to Decorate With Floor Mirrors That Are Right on Trend

Indispensable for creating ornate entryways, faux windows, and other decorative effects, floor mirrors are essential pieces of home design.

tim allen and richard karn from home improvement
DIY

Home Improvement Fans React to Tim Allen and Richard Karn’s New Show

DIY enthusiasts loved Tool Time back in the day, but does the duo's new show live up to the hype surrounding their reunion?

9 Curb Appeal Trends You Might Regret Sooner Rather Than Later
Exterior

9 Curb Appeal Trends You Might Regret Sooner Rather Than Later

If you’re thinking about updating your home’s exterior, be sure to avoid these outdated, so-20th-century trends.

How to Clean Shower Doors
Interior

The Easiest Way to Clean Shower Doors

Say goodbye to streaks and soap scum when you follow these simple tips.

Home Fire Sprinkler Systems
Reviews

All You Need to Know About Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

Despite the statistics, home fire sprinklers have yet to become code-mandated in new-home construction, and few homeowners who have the option choose to include this life-saving investment in their home.

What’s the Difference? Mold vs. Mildew
Interior

What’s the Difference? Mold vs. Mildew

Though these two potentially harmful household fungi are often talked about in the same breath, they each have unique traits that can help you tell them apart.  

Burpee’s New ‘Armageddon’ Pepper is Only for the Bravest of Vegetable Gardeners
Lawn & Garden

Burpee’s New ‘Armageddon’ Pepper is Only for the Bravest of Vegetable Gardeners

Named for an apocalyptic, end-of-the-world battle, is Burpee’s new, red-hot ‘Armageddon’ the last word in hot peppers?

Under-Cabinet Lighting - LED Strip
Interior

Top Tips for Adding Under-Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen

5 Questions to Ask Before Installing Pendant Lighting
Interior

5 Questions to Ask Before Installing Pendant Lighting

Looking for pendant lighting ideas? Whether hung singly or in multiples, these versatile fixtures offer bright possibilities.

Ductless Mini Splits vs Window Air Conditioners
Interior

The Best Alternative to a Window Air Conditioner

Get that bulky, view-obstructing, noisy AC unit out of your window for good! A ductless mini-split system offers a sleeker appearance, remarkable efficiency, and unparalleled comfort.

Little pine wooden cottage with curtains, buxus ball, hornbeam hedge,garden path with pebbles and lawn with daisies in spring.Poplar trees in the background.
Exterior

5 Things to Know Before Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit to Your Property

If adding an accessory dwelling unit appeals to you, consider the details before putting in the sweat equity, time, and money.

How to Make Your Own Concrete Edging
Exterior

This DIY Project Provides the Ultimate Finishing Touch for Your Curb Appeal

This summer, show off all of the work you put into maintaining a lush lawn and fruitful garden with an easy and affordable project that really makes them pop: edging.

5 Signs Your Home Needs a Dehumidifier
Interior

5 Signs Your Home Needs a Dehumidifier—and How to Select the Right One

If you're feeling a little sticky at home, watch for these other symptoms of high humidity. Then, take steps to remedy the situation before it snowballs into a bigger problem. The solution? Finding the right dehumidifier for your home.

Manabloc Systems
Interior

Want Hot Water Fast? Switch to a ManaBloc Plumbing System

Reduce your monthly utility bill and cut down on wasted water with a cutting-edge plumbing system.

cedar box planters on deck rails
Exterior

How To: Make a Deck Rail Planter