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5 Signs It's Time to Replace a Subfloor
Flooring

Recognize these give-aways to a subfloor’s poor health.

Vinyl Flooring Pros and Cons
Flooring

Understand what makes vinyl such a viable flooring option—as well as the downsides to this popular product—to decide whether to install it or remove it from your home.

7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen
Kitchen Design

Learn why wood flooring in the kitchen is a growing trend—and the secrets to successful installation and maintenance to keep your wood looking good.

What You Need to Know Before Installing a Floating Tile Floor
Flooring

Find out if floating tile—a DIY-friendly alternative to traditional porcelain tiles—is right for your home.

When to Worry About Cracks in the Basement Floor
Basements

Startled at the sight of a crack in your basement flooring? Start here with this guide to determine whether or not you have anything to worry over.

Attic Flooring 101
Attics

Ever think about your attic as a place to eke out additional storage or squeeze in a spare bed? You're not alone. Here, the considerations homeowners must make before setting off to lay out any old flooring in the attic.

Make Your Home Less Chaotic With These 12 Simple Changes
Bathrooms

Don’t let clutter and disorganization take charge of your home. These easy tips will help you bring the chaos under control.

The Dos and Don'ts of Drywall Taping
Skills & Techniques

Eager to turn fresh drywall into flawlessly finished walls? Whether it's your first taping job or you're simply looking to improve your technique, level up your drywall taping skills with these tips and tools.

How to Sand Drywall - Sand Drywall Before Painting
Walls & Ceilings

Choose from two foolproof techniques to sand out any glaring drywall imperfections—lumps, ridges, and the like—so that you (and your walls) can enjoy a flawless finish.

Garage Door Won't Close
Garages

How many times have you waited for the garage door to close, only to have it go back up once it reaches the bottom? Try one of these troubleshooting strategies to put a stop to this maddening problem.

The Best Grass for Shade, Solved!
Landscaping

A shortage of sunshine in the yard is no problem when you plant one of these shade-friendly grasses.

7 Things You Never Knew Cause Brown Grass (and How to Fix Them)
Lawn & Garden

Fix the common problem of unsightly patches on your once lush, green lawn with this set of solutions.

6 Types of Garage Door Materials to Know
Garages

If you're shopping for a new garage door, style and material choices will be abundant, but which will meet your needs best?

5 Things to Know Before Replacing a Garbage Disposal
Appliances

Learn to troubleshoot and, if necessary, replace a garbage disposal with basic tools—saving yourself a bundle!

Burning Smell from Your Dryer? 6 DIY Fixes
Repair & Maintenance

Troubleshoot the ominous odor your dryer is emitting to keep your household safe.

What to Do When the Oven is Smoking
Repair & Maintenance

Get your smoking oven to cool off with these no-sweat solutions.

Pilot Light Out - Adjusting Water Heater Temperature
Water Heaters

Is your hot water suddenly running ice cold? Don't panic! Head down to the water heater to check the pilot and relight it. But first, learn the basics here.

Heat Pump Water Heaters
Water Heaters

Don't wait for your water heater to give out, leaving you shivering in the shower. Instead, do your homework and learn about an energy-efficient, cost-effective option that might work for you.

How to Fix a Leaking Water Heater
Water Heaters

Discover the source of a water heater leak and learn the do-it-yourself steps to remedy the most common culprits.

What Size Water Heater Do I Need? Solved!
Water Heaters

If a new water heater is in your future, take some time to figure out whether the size of your current heater meets your needs. These pro tips will walk you through the process.