High-traffic areas such as hallways and staircases are often dark and boring, simply used to get people from point A to point B. But it can be quite simple to make these areas into classy and attractive features of your home. Take this quiz to see how much you know about transforming your hallways and staircases into pieces of art. You may find yourself surprised at how easy it is!
Your house is uncomfortably hot in the summer. And energy costs seem sky high and climbing. What can you do to beat the heat and ease spending? You may want to consider installing an attic vent. See more »
If you've installed a replacement door or two around your home, it seems pretty simple -- all it takes is tightening a couple of screws and you're done. Installing the largest door in your house, however, is not quite so simple. See more »
Wheelchair ramps allow disabled people access to places they might not otherwise be able to go. Read up on how to build one safely and correctly. See more »
Pole barns are some of the simplest and cheapest structures to build. Do you have what it takes to construct your own? See more »
Building stairs is a tough job, even if it's just a short porch staircase. You should attempt it only if you have carpentry experience and feel comfortable with the project. See more »
If you have to get the buckets every time it rains, you should consider re-doing your roof. Installing a roof can be a job for pros, but if you want a challenge or a way to save some money, perhaps you'd like to try installing the roof yourself. See more »
Looking to add some light between two drab, dark rooms? Or maybe you like the openness of your patio doors but want something with more design than your average sliding glass door? French doors might be the perfect fit for your renovation. See more »
Driving up next to a limousine with dark tinted windows can make you wonder if there's an actor or athlete inside. While they're usually looking for privacy, the same tints are being applied to home windows -- but for very different reasons. See more »
If you have tile walls, or the bathroom's just starting to look dingy, you may want to install a fiberglass shower and tub surrounds. These are durable and easy to clean, and you may be able to handle the installation yourself. See more »
You consider yourself a pretty good do-it-yourselfer. But now you're ready for a real test: grouting tile. See more »
