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

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!

Sealing drafts is one of the best—and smartest—ways to reduce your home's energy costs in winter and summer alike. While the concept is easy to understand, there's plenty to know about the various types of weatherstripping products and how they are best used.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Even durable concrete is susceptible to cracks, discoloration, and other wear due to weather and time. Learn the quick and easy DIY solutions for these common concrete problems.

Take the guesswork out of your kitchen remodel with our foolproof guide to determining the perfect countertop height for comfort and ease of use.

Understand this ever-popular “keep it simple” design philosophy to achieve the look for your own interiors.

Determine the ideal island size for your cook space renovation, then consider your family’s lifestyle to include all the right features.