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How to Restore a Weathered Deck
Exterior

How To Restore a Weathered Deck

By Melissa Graham

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage
Exterior

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage

By Savannah Sher

A construction crew paves a driveway using heavy machinery.
Exterior

How Much Does It Cost to Pave a Driveway?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

A person using a roller brush to apply the best water-based polyurethane for floors option
Reviews

The Best Water-Based Polyurethanes to Protect Floors Throughout Your Home

By Tom Scalisi

water resistant vs waterproof
Interior

Water-Resistant vs. Waterproof: What’s the Difference?

By Tom Scalisi

A worker repairs a foundation.
Interior

Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

A roof in the process of being replaced.
Exterior

Roof Replacement Budgeting Guide: Costs and Key Considerations

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

The Best Marble Sealer Options
Reviews

The Best Marble Sealers for a Smooth Finish

By Tony Carrick

A view of hardwood flooring samples.
Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors?

By Katie Flannery, Catherine Hiles, Evelyn Auer

The Best Deck Resurfacer Options
Reviews

The Best Deck Resurfacers to Refinish Your Outdoor Space

By Tom Scalisi

An open can of wood stain sitting on a deck next to 2 paint brushes
Reviews

The Best Stain for Cedar Decks, Fences, and Furniture

By Tom Scalisi

8 Deck Staining Mistakes Most DIYers Make
Exterior

8 Deck Staining Mistakes Most DIYers Make

By Timothy Dale

The Best Concrete Resurfacers
Reviews

The Best Concrete Resurfacers for Interior and Exterior Repairs

By Tony Carrick

using muriatic acid
DIY

How To: Use Muriatic Acid

By Bob Vila

This Popular House Style in Chicago Is Going Extinct
Design

This Popular House Style in Chicago Is Going Extinct

By Nicole Shein

10 Historic Homes That Were Part of the Underground Railroad
Design

10 Historic Homes That Were Part of the Underground Railroad

By Stacey L. Nash

painted brick exterior of house
Exterior

Why This Common Reno Project Is So Controversial

By Glenda Taylor

10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Attic
Interior

10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Attic

By Stacey L. Nash

16 American Towns Every Old-House Lover Needs to See
Design

16 American Towns Every Old-House Lover Needs to See

By Manasa Reddigari

See How 20 Historic Homes Decorate for the Holidays
Design

See How 20 Historic Homes Decorate for the Holidays

By Scott Whitney