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?
Shared Walls: Why Fixing Cracks Should Be at the Top of Your DIY List
How to Hang Wallpaper Border
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 Home Office Organization Tips
Touring the False Facades of New York City
10 Big Questions About Tiny Houses
10 Homes of the Future ... Today
How to Rid Your Home of Honeybees Without Killing Them
5 Common Borax Uses Around the House
10 Uses for Cream of Tartar That Don't Involve Cooking
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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The comfort of the wide armrests, high back and slanted seat of the Adirondack chair have made it legendary since its invention in the early 1900s.
By Wendy Bowman
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners are advised to leave one tap dripping overnight. But does this advice hold up, or is it kind of leaky?
The 'Close Before You Doze' campaign is on a mission to get you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Why? Fire safety.
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There's just something about sitting in front of a fire that soothes the soul. And electric fireplaces make whiling the hours away in front of those flickering flames as simple as flipping a switch.
By Wendy Bowman
Meteorologists have hurricane prediction down to a science, so preparedness should be the same thing too. Find out how to be ready if the big one's coming.
Pressure washing can be so satisfying on some primal level, but the right equipment makes all the difference. And remember, safety first.
Between their survival skills and their natural intelligence, rats have been outsmarting us for centuries. But since they carry a lot of diseases, we'd really like to be rid of them. An expert tell us the best ways.
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A simple rinse of the mug may not be enough to keep germs at bay.
By Alia Hoyt
Hydrogen peroxide is most likely in your first-aid kit. But it can be deployed for a whole variety of cleaning, gardening and beauty purposes you may have never ever thought of.
Drywall can withstand only limited abuse. We'll tell you how to repair small and large holes that inevitably occur from years of wear and tear.
We've all accidentally put something in the dryer that we shouldn't have. If a garment comes out two sizes small, follow our tips for ways to unshrink it.
By Alia Hoyt
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Studies show that living in a cluttered space can lead to depression, anxiety and other mental disorders.
It seems counterintuitive to wash new garments before wearing them. After all, they're brand-new and look clean! But there's a lot more going on behind the clothing scenes than we realize.
By Alia Hoyt
Many people instinctively turn on a light outside their homes when they're going to be out in hopes of stopping people from breaking in. But interviews with burglars tell a different story about what really deters them.
By Dave Roos
When it rains, it pours. And when that rain pours into your basement, that's bad news. But there are ways to keep that rain out. We'll tell you how.
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You know to clean toilets and wash dishes, but some things aren't as obviously in need of a good scrubdown. Take this quiz to find out how your cleaning skills stack up.
By Alia Hoyt
All those dust mites, body oils and drool do a number on the cleanliness of your pillow. Grossed out yet?
By Alia Hoyt
Once a month might be good for washing your car, but your bedsheets could stand a little more care.
By Alia Hoyt
A robotic apartment that transforms tiny spaces into an office space, living room or bedroom upon command is finally making its way to market.
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While laywomen give answers ranging from "after every use" to "once a month," experts have a definite number.
By Alia Hoyt
Answer: A lot less time than you're probably thinking.
By Alia Hoyt
They blend right into their neighborhoods, but hidden inside are systems integral to maintaining a city.
Thinking about moving to a tiny house but not sure you'll love it? Or maybe you're just wondering what all the hype is about. We've got answers to all your questions.
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You've probably been irritated by jackhammer noise at some point, but have you ever stopped to think about these marvels of concrete-busting power? Without them, demolition would be a whole lot more difficult.
Our world is full of insects, and our first response to seeing one is usually to reach for a can of spray to zap it. Is this good idea? What's in your typical can of bug spray? And, could it harm you, too?
By Beth Brindle