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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Outdoor furniture is as varied and unique as the cushions that will decorate it. There's a lot to look for, and we'll help you know what to buy!
By Sara Elliott
Low-flow toilets -- including dual-flush models -- are now the only kinds of toilet you can buy in the United States. How much water and money do they save you, anyway?
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The deadliest aspect of a hurricane is the storm surge. So is there any way to protect your property from this powerful force?
Your mattress might be nastier than you think. Fortunately, it's easy to clean and disinfect it.
Your kitchen sponge is probably loaded with germs. But before you toss it (and more money) in the trash, try disinfecting it instead.
By Beth Brindle
Those green and brown stains in your toilet aren't your fault. They got there through the minerals in your water. The question is, how do you make them disappear?
By Debra Ronca
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Have you ever watched those old advertising videos from the '50s and '60s demonstrating futuristic home technologies? They're a hoot, but you have to wonder: How come those innovations didn't pan out?
One of the biggest complaints among apartment renters is being able to hear the sound from the people you share your walls with. Here are a few ways to help you deal with the noise.
Bidets have never been popular in the United States, so "comeback" might not be quite the right word. But there's definitely a growing grassroots effort in support of them -- and it's coming from a perhaps surprising group.
Is this surreal, modern design your idea of a futuristic home? While some look like this, others would surprise you. We scope out 10 that you might want to live in today.
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Cockroaches are nasty little critters and one of the worst things about them is you never know where they're hiding. We'll tell you 10 places they could be and how to get rid of them.
You might think your kitchen is perfectly clean, but good kitchen sanitation is about more than appearances. It's really a matter of concentrating on three things: storage, preparation and cleaning.
Ants are a year-round nuisance in homes and buildings. Where do they come from? This article discusses the various locations where ants can build nests.
Ants are pretty predictable, and you can keep them out of your cupboards and pantry if you adopt a few ant-busting habits.
By Sara Elliott
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Most ants are opportunistic feeders; they'll eat just about anything. There are some ant species that do have preferences, though.
By Sara Elliott
Ants may be unwanted guests looking for shelter from inclement weather, but a more likely explanation is that they've located food. Stop them before they invade.
By Sara Elliott
There's not too much you can do about what Mother Nature throws at your deck, but there's a whole lot that you can do -- that you need to do -- to protect it.
If you live on planet Earth, it's pretty much guaranteed you've had a run-in with a cockroach. Here's how to prevent it from happening frequently.
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In the battle of the bugs, which is worse for your home: termites or ants? The answer may surprise you.
Fire ants are aggressive insects that can inflict bites and venomous stings when they feel threatened. If you've been bitten, you know the experience is no laughing matter.
By Sara Elliott
There are thousands of species of ants worldwide, but only a few that you might encounter in your home. Here are a some species you can probably identify in your own kitchen!
Self-cleaning public toilets are already a common sight in European cities, but exactly how do they work?
By Beth Brindle
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Termites can wreak havoc on a home, so you should always be on the lookout for an infestation. But what should you look for?
By Sara Elliott
It may seem like a no-brainer but there is actually a science to keeping your toilet bowl clean. We'll flush away the mystery.