Home DIY

From the living room walls to the kitchen cabinets, every surface in your home deserves the right kind of paint — explore acrylic vs. latex paint and decide which type is right for you.

By Fix-It Club & Austin Henderson

Alkyd resin paint works well for trim, doors, and other high-traffic areas. Find out more about this interior paint in this helpful article.

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If you're after a finish that looks like stucco, or if you want an effective cover-up for flawed surfaces, textured-surface paint will do the job. Learn more about this interior paint in this article.

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When you want to refinish old wooden furniture, the best place to look is the family attic, basement, or garage. Whether it's worth saving depends on its style and construction. Learn to identify antique furniture.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

There are a number of potential dangers in every home. Learn which dangers lurk in your home, and the simple precautions you can take to make your home a safer place.

By the American Institute for Preventive Medicine

A new kitchen is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give your family. Your kitchen is where late-night talks, homework sessions, and celebrations happen. Learn how to design a kitchen.

By Mary Wynn Ryan

The toilet is one of the most important fixtures in your home. Although toilets are sturdy and reliable components of the plumbing system, it's a rare homeowner or apartment-dweller who never has any problems with a toilet.

While it's difficult to protect your home from professional thieves, most home burglaries are done by amateurs. These thieves are more easily thwarted if you employ some of the following security precautions.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Home accidents are one of the leading causes of death among children and injuries among adults. In many cases, these accidents can be avoided by taking simple precautions. Learn how to prevent accidents in your home.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

There are two main components to a garage door: the door itself and the opener. If you can make both types of repairs, your garage-door problems will be minimal. Learn how to repair a garage door.

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Being able to identify the type of wood used for your furniture can help you determine its real value. Learn to examine furniture and identify the type of wood or woods used to create it.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Refinishing can bring new life to a favorite antique or save you from paying big bucks for a brand new piece of furniture. But you’ll want to make sure you get it right the first time, so read on to learn the differences between varnish, resin, lacquer and wax and how to select the right finish for your project.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

From scratches to discoloration, the surfaces of your wooden furniture are vulnerable to all kinds of damage. Luckily, many of the problems can be fixed. Read this article to learn how.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

You have many options to consider when decorating furniture. Whether you want a worn-out look, gold tint, stencils, or painted stripes, make sure your materials are compatible. Learn how to decorate wooden furniture.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Refinishing furniture isn't just a matter of removing one finish and slapping on another; it also involves preparation of the stripped wood. Preparing the wood takes both time and elbow grease, but it's vital to the success of your refinishing job; the finish is only as good as the preparation for it.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Painting the outside of your house is a major job. But you may be able to spiff up the appearance of your home with some quick repairs. Learn how to paint the exterior of your house.

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Rising energy costs make a cold, drafty house a misery that grows increasingly expensive. Sealing your home with weather stripping can keep you warm all winter long. Learn how to install weather stripping.

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A deck can be a great spot for peace and tranquility. Caring for a deck, though, can be a nightmare because they constantly exposed to the elements. Learn how to repair a deck.

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Drain repairs most often consist of clearing clogs and replacing drain traps. Luckily, it's relatively easy to perform these fixes. Find out how to do drain repairs.

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Faucets are a key part of your home for an obvious reason: They dispense water. Therefore, keeping your faucets in working condition is of great importance. Learn how to repair a leaky faucet.

By Fix-It Club & Austin Henderson

Performing quick fixes around your home should be satisfying and safe. Learn how to choose safe tools and ladders, how to use them correctly, and how to avoid common injuries.

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You can make lots of repairs to your plumbing at home if you understand just a few basic concepts.

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Some home security systems are complex and should be installed by a professional. However, there are good home security systems sold in kit forms that you can install yourself. Learn instructions for this project.

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Small engines serve as useful home tools and power our toys. To keep them operating efficiently, an owner should know how these engines work and what to do when they don't. Learn more.

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When clapboards or shakes are rotten or broken, your home's siding can no longer do its job. Damaged siding lets air, water, dirt, and insects through to the inside. Learn how to replace damaged siding.

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