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I Installed Tamko Titan XT Shingles and They Outperformed Pricier Brands in Every Way That Matters

Building & Installing

I Installed Tamko Titan XT Shingles and They Exceeded My Expectations in Every Way That Matters

A group of the Best Cordless Drills Under $100 on a workbench before testing.

Building & Installing

The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

Woman sits on stairs with paper and pencil, sketching layout of staircase.

Building & Installing

How to Measure Stairs for Carpet

By Lauren Wingo

A side by side image of two different men using a miter saw and table saw.

Building & Installing

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw: What’s the Difference?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A newly installed sump pump in an uncovered sump pit as seen from above.

Building & Installing

Sump Pump Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Joe Provey, Updated by Michelle Larson

Former President Jimmy Carter building a home with Habitat for Humanity

Building & Installing

How 1 President Helped Build Thousands of Homes After Leaving Office

By Theresa Clement

A couple meeting their site contractor to review architectural layout and home improvement updates for their renovation project.

Building & Installing

The Most Common Reasons a Renovation Stalls, According to General Contractors

By Sandi Schwartz

Man dressed black T-shirt and jeans sitting in a comfortable armchair, using a modern slim laptop and drinking tea in house sunroom.

Building & Installing

Home Improvements That Add Comfort, Function, and Long-Term Value in 2026

By Sandi Schwartz

A close-up image of a spring attached to a garage door.

Building & Installing

Can You Replace Garage Door Springs Yourself?

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila, Catherine Hiles, Updated by Paul Rankin

Worker's hands in gloves press the tile to the floor as part of tile installation. Level sits nearby.

Building & Installing

How to Install Tile Floors

By Timothy Dale

A group of 11 finish nailers together before testing.

Building & Installing

We Put the Best Finish Nailers Through Hands-On Testing—Here Are Our 8 Top Picks

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A variety of screws laid diagonally on a white background.

Building & Installing

5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Young couple talking to manual worker about housing design plans at construction site.

Building & Installing

If You Install a Shed or Pool, Don’t Forget to Check Out These Local Regulations

By Timothy Dale

Smiling couple paints a wall green in their home.

Building & Installing

Young Homeowners Are DIY-ing More, According to a New Survey

By Sandi Schwartz

Man drills plywood in basement walls.

Building & Installing

The Dos and Don’ts of Finishing Basement Walls

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Gluing carpeting down on concrete floor.

Building & Installing

How to Remove Carpet Glue

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

A speed square is propped up against ear protecting headphones, a pencil nearby.

Building & Installing

How to Use a Speed Square for DIY Projects

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

A dry basement after cleaning up leaking walls.

Building & Installing

Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Best Woodworking Clamps

Building & Installing

The Best Woodworking Clamps

Man and woman place a window air conditioning unit in a window from the inside of a home.

Building & Installing

8 Tips for Installing a Window Air Conditioning Unit

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila