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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.

All You Need to Know About DIY Concrete Countertops
Countertops

All You Need to Know About Concrete Countertops

In search of durable and stylish countertops for the kitchen or patio? Look no further than this beautiful, tried-and-true construction material: concrete.

All You Need to Know About Butler's Pantries
Cabinets

All You Need to Know About Butler’s Pantries

Get to know the supplemental storage space of old that's making a comeback—and how it could benefit your home's layout.

Why You Should Consider Brick Floors in Your Entryway
Flooring

5 Reasons to Bring Brick Floors Indoors

Not for walls only, these rectangular building staples are catching on beneath the feet! Here’s why the multi-faceted material may deserve a place in your home.

Samples of Glass Terrazzo Floors
Flooring

All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors

Consider this stunning surface to give you place a palatial touch!

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops
Countertops

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

Here’s your required reading on this creatively limitless countertop material.

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash
Kitchen Design

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash

To ensure a fret-free brick backsplash installation with an enduring, professional-quality finish, take all of these factors into account.

Soapstone Countertops
Countertops

All You Need to Know About Soapstone Countertops

Find out if this natural beauty is the best choice for your kitchen or bathroom upgrade.