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Pick the perfect type, color, and pattern to wallpaper your ceiling—and take our tips to ensure smooth, flawless results.

For old house enthusiasts, the historic charm of a vintage home can outweigh even the most tempting of today's modern amenities.

Get the 411 on this handsome hardwood flooring option that’s currently enjoying a renaissance.

Don't underestimate the importance of this yearly checkup for your home.

Rock your home and garden makeovers with the natural look of stone veneer—a material that's surprisingly manageable for determined DIYers who have a little time or patience.

The secret to the shine on some of your most prized pieces of wood furniture could actually be a whole lot of shellac—hundreds of layers, even, all applied by hand. Learn about the high-gloss finish and how you can embellish any wooden piece with this labor of love.

Before committing to a granite or quartz countertop, learn what distinguishes these two rock star materials.

If you're tired of your kitchen cabinets and ready for a change, you have an important decision to make: reface or replace? To help figure out the best choice for your kitchen, let a professional give you the rundown on the benefits of each option.

Brand-new windows are always nice, but they can be a huge expense. You may be able to get much of the energy savings of new windows at a fraction of the cost by installing storm windows.

Use these techniques to remove unwanted aerosol paint from concrete, metal—even skin—quickly and easily.

Don't miss another important delivery or cherished guest! Troubleshoot these common problems to get your doorbell back to working condition.

With the number of multigenerational households increasing, an in-law suite can be one way to accommodate the change. But creating one takes planning and understanding.

Renew your loo by putting a fresh, clean coat on your worn-out old tub.

Give that tired textured surface a fresh new coat with these steps.

Are you looking to repair, replace, or expand your home's existing plumbing with PEX? It's easy enough to connect different types of pipes if you equip yourself with the right fittings and tools for the job.

Give your project a finished look by learning about some of the finer points of finish carpentry.

Learn about the pests that are killing your lawn and send them packing—permanently!

There’s an art to getting this architectural feature in perfect proportion with the rest of the room. Follow this advice and your wainscoting will stand out for all the right reasons.