Remodeling

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

Give your tired room an instant makeover, by hanging a wallpaper border. Learn about how to hang wallpaper border in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You need to drain your waterbed without a pump, and are wondering how to do this. Learn the secret of how to drain a waterbed without a pump from this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You bought a new house that you can't wait to furnish, and visions of comfy couches and dining room chairs dance in your head. But when it comes to putting it all together, your mind's reeling. How do you pull off a harmonious yet eclectic look?

By Emilie Sennebogen

Over time, it's only natural that something in your house will need upkeep and/or repair; it's just one of the joys that come with home ownership. Take the DIY route, unleash your inner handyman and fix these five items yourself.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Victoria Plummer

The budgeting process for a home remodeling starts way before you have to list your costs for labor and materials. It begins with a long, hard look at yourself. Why exactly are you remodeling in the first place?

By Dave Roos

Paintbrush? Check. Hammer? Check. Got everything you need for that DIY project? Think again! Unless you have the proper safety gear, you could injure yourself while repairing or beautifying your home.

By Echo Surina

Many first time remodelers end up spending a lot more money than they need to because of a lack of knowledge about construction and materials costs. Unscrupulous contractors may fly under the radar of a renovation rookie as well. Know how to manage both.

By Emilie Sennebogen

The tool guide gives important information about choosing and using the right tool for the job. Find the tool guide at HowStuffWorks.

Wouldn't you love to know the secrets of how your house came to be? What did the original owners do for a living? How much the house cost to build in 1932? It only takes a little research to find out.

By Emilie Sennebogen

The act of restoring an old home to its former grandeur is a rewarding experience, and getting a great deal is the icing on the cake. But if you don't know what you're doing, the job can turn sour quickly.

By Emilie Sennebogen

A few years ago, the construction market was at an all-time high. But the recession brought with it a huge downturn in the real estate market. So if you're stuck in your house, how about sprucing it up?

By Emilie Sennebogen

While this may not be the best real estate market around, it is a good time to spend some money on your home to improve its value. But what should you do to get the most return on your investment?

By Emilie Sennebogen & Melanie Radzicki McManus

Knowing what to expect from a contractor will help you avoid making mistakes. Learn 5 things you should expect from a contractor at HowStuffWorks.

By Cristen Conger

Starting a home renovation project and not sure how to cut porcelain tile? With the right tools and approach, you can master this expensive and tricky ceramic work.

By Eleanor Duse

Need to trace a circuit in your home without knocking holes in the wall? Consumers have a few handy tools available that can detect electrical current and match two ends of a wire without headaches.

By Rosalind Jackson & Talon Homer

The search for tranquility can sometimes seem never-ending. But your very own fountain can at least help you get a little peace, quiet and relaxation.

By Eleanor Duse

If your home's attic is nothing more than wasted space, you may want to remodel it. Whether you need a home office, an extra bedroom or a studio space, your attic is full of possibilities.

By Chris Marlowe

There may come a time when you or a loved can't run up the stairs, step into a steaming bath or even walk in the front door. But there are some changes that can make your home accessible.

By Jessica Brown

Is it greener to renovate a home or to build a new one from scratch? It depends on your individual situation, and each has its own advantages.

By Josh Clark

Concrete is the bedrock of urban civilization. You drive on it, walk on it, park on it and probably work inside of it. Your house stands on it. And you no doubt hurt yourself on it as a kid. But did you ever imagine a concrete countertop?

By Heather Kolich

Imagine lifting up a secret door in the floor and sliding down to a concealed room below. Does this stuff only happen to Scooby-Doo and Harry Potter? Open the door and find out.

By Molly Edmonds

Do you refuse to throw away your books, piling them on every scrap of counter space? It may be time to organize those beloved books and create a home library.

By Molly Edmonds

You've had a long day at work and end your commute at a home that's hardly a castle. How can you turn that dingy kitchen into something fabulous on the cheap?

By Charles W. Bryant