Home Improvement
Home improvement is much easier when you are well-informed. Learn about home improvement, home safety and home maintenance.
10 Types of Roofs for Homes, Commercial Buildings and More
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in the U.S.?
What Are the Pros and Cons of Soapstone Countertops?
From Planters to Wall Art: 7 Cool Uses for Wooden Whiskey Barrels
How to Clean Your Dryer Vent
10 Awesome Uses for Duct Tape
Quartz vs. Granite: Which Countertops Are More Durable?
Quartz vs. Granite: Which Countertops Are More Durable?
How to Hang Wallpaper Border
5 Ways to Make My Home More Sustainable
10 Future Home Innovations ... That Weren't
How the Nest Learning Thermostat Works
What type of home office furniture should I look to buy?
How to Copy Two Pages onto One when Printing
10 Home Office Organization Tips
Touring the False Facades of New York City
10 Big Questions About Tiny Houses
10 Homes of the Future ... Today
9 Amazing Hacks for Aluminum Foil
5 Common Borax Uses Around the House
10 Uses for Cream of Tartar That Don't Involve Cooking
How the Adirondack Chair Became the Comfiest One You Can Own
How to Get Rid of Rats
English vs. French vs. Japanese: An International Garden Primer
How to Read a Tape Measure
How Jackhammers Work
10 Must-have Tools for Any Workshop
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You probably have a box or two of aluminum foil buried somewhere in the pantry, but are you using it to its full potential? Although the product is a known superstar at wrapping up food items or lining a baking sheet, most people simply have no idea that aluminum foil can actually do so much more.
By Alia Hoyt
If you're in the process of choosing countertop materials for your kitchen or bathroom, you already know two of the most popular options are quartz and granite countertops.
By Marie Look
If you're in the process of choosing countertop materials for your kitchen or bathroom, you already know two of the most popular options are quartz and granite countertops.
By Marie Look
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The roof of a house is not just a protective covering; it's a defining element that contributes to the overall aesthetics, functionality and energy efficiency of a structure.
By Yara Simón
Whether you buy them at a garden retailer or find them at a thrift shop, old whiskey barrels are useful in so many ways.
Borax is making a comeback as a household cleaner. But what other chores can borax tackle around your home?
By Mitch Ryan
You may have never cleaned your dryer vent before but there are many reasons why you should. Plus, it's pretty easy to do. We'll show you how.
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Knowing how to read a tape measure might sound like a simple idea, but it's not as straightforward as you think.
Cream of tartar isn't just for angel food cake! In fact, cream of tartar uses go well beyond the kitchen, helping you remove stubborn stains, relieve constipation, and so much more. Read on to explore its possibilities.
By Alia Hoyt
You may have never thought of washing your pillows but there are several good reasons to do it. And it's usually not very hard to wash them.
By Alia Hoyt
The labels on your clothes have all types of laundry symbols on them. Here's what all those symbols mean.
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Nothing feels better than climbing into a freshly made bed. But when you sleep with a weighted blanket, is washing it as simple as tossing it in the machine?
Cleaning grout may not be your favorite pastime, but doing it right can make it a not-quite-so-unpleasant task. Here's how.
Both white vinegar and cleaning vinegar can be used to clean, but the two are definitely not interchangeable. So, what's the difference?
So your favorite white Vans are full of yellow stains. No problem. Whether you're wearing leather Vans or canvas Vans, we know the best way to clean them and keep them bright white.
By Alia Hoyt
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Smudged eyeglasses are the worst. So how do you clean them without leaving loads of scratches? Hint: It's not with Windex.
Parchment paper is great as a non-stick surface for baking, but it has a lot of other uses that you may not have thought about.
Laundry stripping is a hack that's been trending on TikTok. It's supposed to remove built-up gunk from your "clean" clothes. But does it work?
By Alia Hoyt
Paper coffee filters are amazingly versatile and have many creative uses around the home, in the garage and even on camping trips.
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Salt may be your go-to seasoning, but it has way more uses than flavoring food. Check out this list of uses for good old NaCl that have nothing to do with cooking.
By Sarah Gleim
Let's face it. Baseball is a dirty game. Sliding into home leaves quite a stain on those pristine white pants. But nobody has to know if you follow these six ideas.
By Alia Hoyt
Nothing is better than a pair of sharp white shoes. But it's hard to keep them looking that way. Or is it?
By Alia Hoyt
Is that batch of bug spray you have left from last summer still effective? If it is, for how long?
By Suzie Dundas
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You know these two products are powerhouses for cleaning, on their own. But together, they have a whole other set of uses.
By Alia Hoyt
You might see them hanging out around your kitchen drain. They're annoying yet tiny — they're drain flies. So how do you get rid of them?