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How to Build a Fireplace - Masonry
Fireplaces & Chimneys

Planning Guide: Fireplaces

Fireplaces not only add exceptional ambiance to a home, they can provide valuable, cost-efficient heat as well. If you're not lucky enough to have a fireplace in your house, you can certainly have one installed—but first review the options.

Pole used to prop sagging closet rod.
Skills & Techniques

How To: Fix a Sagging Closet Pole

If your closet rods are straining under the weight of the clothes they need to carry, give them a lift—and a break—with this clever how-to.

Here’s How Much House Flippers Actually Make
Real Estate

Here’s How Much House Flippers Actually Make

The reality shows make it seem like a surefire way to rake in some dough, but is flipping a house truly a royal road to riches? Read on to find out what real people make on a flip.

12 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Moving to a Small Town
Real Estate

12 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Moving to a Small Town

Thinking about escaping your small apartment in a big city for a big house in a small town? Learn from folks who have already made this major move, so you can properly prepare for the differences.

Which Tile Underlayment is Right for Your Project
Building & Installing

Don’t Mess Up This First Step When Tiling a Floor

Learn all about tile underlayment materials and installation to ensure a smooth, stable surface beneath your tile flooring project.

6 Things to Know Before Switching to a Smart Thermostat
Cooling

6 Things to Know Before Switching to a Smart Thermostat

Gain extra control over your indoor comfort level and enjoy year-round savings when you switch to a smarter thermostat. Here is all you need to know about the upgrade.

All You Need to Know About Building and Maintaining a Driveway Apron
Curb Appeal

All You Need to Know About the Driveway Apron

Learn the facts about replacing the approach to your driveway so you can conform to community regulations while getting the great-looking curb your home deserves.

Choosing a High-Velocity HVAC System
Heating & Cooling

4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System

If it's time for an HVAC upgrade, are you ready to reap the benefits of the newer high-velocity technology? Ensure that you're investing in a climate-control system that meets all your needs by first weighing these crucial factors.

Ductless HVAC
Cooling

Ditch the Ducts: Choose Ductless HVAC for Savings and Comfort

As technological advancements have reshaped so many other avenues of life, so too have they transformed the HVAC landscape. For years, homeowners put up with the pitfalls of traditional ducted heating and cooling. Now, thanks to newer ductless alternatives, cost-effective and customizable comfort have finally come within reach.

Planning Guide: Driveways
Curb Appeal

Planning Guide: Driveways

Whether you want a driveway that is simple and functional or eye-catching and elegant, you need to consider a number of factors and options to achieve the best results.

How to Prevent and Repair Wood Rot's Damage
Exterior

Homeowners, Beware: This Hidden Problem Could Cause Your House to Crumble

Find out if wood rot has affected your home—and what repair and prevention methods to employ.

Finding the Right Upper Cabinet Height
Cabinets

Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height

Learn how high to mount upper cabinets in any interior for easy access—no tip-toes or step-stools required!

Popcorn Ceilings in the Dining Area
Walls & Ceilings

All You Need to Know About Popcorn Ceilings

Remove, redo, or even create this once-popular bumpy texture to jazz up any room in your home.

Wiring a Breaker Box - Electrical Panel
Lighting & Electrical

Electrical Panels 101

Let's take some of the mystery out of those wires and switches that lurk behind the door of your breaker box. Come along and take a peek with us, but don't touch!

Know the Rules for Finished Basements
Foundations

Know the Rules for Finished Basements

Finishing your basement? Be sure that your remodeling work is in compliance with building codes in your area.

The Best Granite Cleaner Option
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Granite Cleaners for Spotless Countertops

We all love our granite countertops and want to take care of them the best we can. Here you'll find the best granite cleaner for your situation and needs.

The Most Famous House in Every State
Design

The Most Famous House in Every State

How many of America's most well-known homes would you recognize by name or by sight? Test your knowledge and take a virtual tour with our list of the nation's most famous homes.

How to Make Wallpaper Work in the Bathroom
Bathroom Design

Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom

Find out if wallpaper can be feasible in the most splash-prone zone of the home.

The History of the Summer Kitchen
Architecture

What to Expect When You Hear the Words “Summer Kitchen”

Learn about these centuries-old adjuncts to our ancestors’ homes and how those that remain are being used today.

5 Reasons to Choose a Kitchen Peninsula
Countertops

5 Reasons to Choose the Kitchen Peninsula

An island can hog precious real estate in a cookspace, so consider this three-sided workstation, storage, and snacking solution.