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Learn what products are perfectly suited to refresh baseboards, moldings, and soffits—and how to save money on your paint purchase.

Giving your kitchen a refresh? Follow this guide to choosing the best paint for cabinets.

Protect an unfinished home from the elements—and a finished home from the consequences of plumbing disasters—by starting with a durable subfloor built from the right materials.

Both drywall and plaster make for solid, long-lasting wall coverings. Consider these factors when choosing between the two for your next home improvement project.

Speed and accuracy count when gluing PVC pipe, so avoid mishaps with this guide to creating an airtight connection with fast-acting cement.

We all have at least one old gallon of paint in the garage. But should you hold onto a can that's only half-full? And will it spoil if you leave it in storage? Here's how to know if you should crack open that can or if you'll have to make another trip to the store.

Currently the height of fashion, vaulted ceilings bring a sense of openness, even grandeur, to a home. But a higher ceiling may mean higher construction and energy costs. Find out why—and if it’s worth it.

Understand how these common adhesives are used in various tile projects to get great-looking, long-lasting results.

The potential negative effects of dry indoor air extend far beyond itchy, flaky skin. Left unchecked, dry air can also cause structural harm to your home and could even ruin some of your favorite household items.

A clean house doesn’t necessarily keep bugs away. In fact, infestations can strike even the tidiest homes. Pests are determined and inventive, so when you're hunting for insects, be sure to check these 10 surprising places where unwanted visitors may be hiding.

Organize and store tools and other implements neatly by creating a wall of sturdy French cleats.

Ignite inspiration with these striking tile fireplace surrounds to find the look that suits your décor.

Leaving the lights on and blasting the furnace will cost you more in some states than others.

Protect your investment in leather furniture by keeping the material soft and supple, free of cracks, with the regular application of conditioner.

Don’t believe all the tips and tricks that promise to reduce your energy consumption.

Harsh weather? Energy shortages? Nuclear fallout? These and other calamities would render most houses unlivable. Not these weird and wacky residences, though. Built to endure man-made and natural disasters, these indestructible abodes can stand up to just about anything. They've long delighted preppers, survivalists, and security experts. Now take a look for yourself to marvel at some of the most adaptable, resilient homes ever built.

Loving thy neighbor can be harder than it sounds. But with a few simple practices, you can encourage the growth of friendly, mutually beneficial relationships, and turn your neighborhood into a haven for all.

Making the right decisions about your home office design can make the difference between working hard... and hardly working. So, check through these ideas home office expert Lisa Kanarek has to offer, and transform your home office into the perfect working oasis.

When construction crews break ground on a new home, they usually intend to finish it. But sometimes the process gets short-circuited, falling victim to social or political upheaval, financial strain, or death, and resulting in the abandonment of fabled, unfinished estates that never were to be. Click through to see a collection of regal residences throughout the world that, though never completed, have attained legendary status.