Home Improvement
Home improvement is much easier when you are well-informed. Learn about home improvement, home safety and home maintenance.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in the U.S.?
What Are the Pros and Cons of Soapstone Countertops?
6 Things to Know About Well Water Before Digging
From Planters to Wall Art: 7 Cool Uses for Wooden Whiskey Barrels
How to Clean Your Dryer Vent
Electric Heat Pumps: Existing Tech for Energy-efficient Future
Shared Walls: Why Fixing Cracks Should Be at the Top of Your DIY List
How to Hang Wallpaper Border
How to Drain a Waterbed Without a Pump
Now You Can Actually Live in MIT's $10K Robotic Apartment in a Box
5 Ways to Make My Home More Sustainable
10 Future Home Innovations ... That Weren't
What type of home office furniture should I look to buy?
How to Copy Two Pages onto One when Printing
10 Ways to Organize Your Home Office by Monday
Touring the False Facades of New York City
10 Big Questions About Tiny Houses
Living Large After the Apocalypse
How to Rid Your Home of Honeybees Without Killing Them
Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks: Pets Edition
5 Common Borax Uses Around the House
How to Choose the Best Pergola
How the Adirondack Chair Became the Comfiest One You Can Own
How to Get Rid of Rats
How to Read a Tape Measure
How Jackhammers Work
10 Must-have Tools for Any Workshop
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Don't let the word "acid" scare you away. Because when the job gets too tough for your standard household cleaner, it's time to try muriatic acid.
If your sock's mate has disappeared, you can still find a lot of creative uses for the one left behind.
You may have seen it in viral videos on TikTok. We're talking about the cleaning product workhorse called 'The Pink Stuff.' Here's how it works.
By Jeremy Glass
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Don't toss those used dryer sheets! This versatile product can be reused for a wide variety of additional purposes. And new sheets have uses besides preventing static cling.
Washing soda is more basic (as opposed to alkaline) and is stronger than baking soda, so it can be used for everything from tough stains to clogged drains.
Our computer screens get truly gross sometimes, but what is the correct way to clean them?
Dishwasher tablets are great for doing dishes, sure, but there are so many more cool uses for them.
By Alia Hoyt
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Aluminum foil is one of those everyday kitchen items that we don't really give much thought to, but it can be used for a lot more than wrapping leftovers.
By Alia Hoyt
Your dishwasher is a lifesaver that probably comes in handy every night. But are you using the best detergent so your dishes are as clean as they possibly can be?
By Jeremy Glass
The Magic Eraser seems like it can take on just about any cleaning job. But can it? And what is this sponge-like thing anyway?
By Jeremy Glass
The cost of building a home can vary widely, depending on the size of your house, geographic location and interior finishes. However, we have a breakdown of average costs for you.
By Dave Roos
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How we heat and cool the buildings we live and work in is important to cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The good news is the tech already exists: electric heat pumps that are three to four times more efficient than furnaces.
You may find June bugs annoying when they swarm an outside light during the summer months, but many other animals welcome them as a tasty treat.
By Alia Hoyt
Soapstone countertops can be stunning in the right kitchen. But they do come with certain disadvantages. Are they the perfect fit for your dream kitchen?
Many homes in rural parts of the U.S. rely on well water rather than city water. But well water has pros and cons that city people may never have considered.
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You may not even know what soffits are, but there's a good chance your house has them. So how can you tell, and more importantly, how can you be sure they stay in good shape?
Despite what you may have heard, it's pretty easy to clean a cast-iron skillet. We'll show you how.
By Jeremy Glass
Those tiny critters with a snout may be crawling around your pantry. But how do you get rid of them? And if you find them in your rice or flour, are they harmful?
By Alia Hoyt
Pergolas add shade, space and panache to your home. Here's what to keep in mind before selecting one.
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You may have spotted these insects in your home. But are they bad to have around? And how do you get rid of them?
By Alia Hoyt
Whether it's getting rid of a wart, protecting your boots from the elements or crafting roses, duct tape is up to the challenge. Duct tape even played a supporting role on the Apollo 13 lunar mission.
There are thousands of reported uses for WD-40, an aerosol lubricant that's as handy as duct tape. We look at 12 of the more creative ones we've found for this miracle product.
Those worn but loved sneaks can look almost new with a few cleaning tips we got from a pro.
By Alia Hoyt
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Two of the most commonly used tape products on the market are painter's tape and masking tape, but they shouldn't be used interchangeably. We'll explain why.
By Katie Carman
You're being eco-friendly and eschewing plastic for reusable bags. But don't forget about your health, too, and toss those bags in the washing machine!