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Remodeling
Remodeling a home can be a daunting task, but you can do many remodeling projects yourself. Optimize your results and stay safe with the ideas and projects in these articles.
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5 Things You Should Know: What to Expect from a Contractor
Knowing what to expect from a contractor will help you avoid making mistakes. Learn 5 things you should expect from a contractor at HowStuffWorks.
Smart Remodeling
Smart remodeling tips show you ways to prepare for a remodel. Learn about smart remodeling at HowStuffWorks.
How can home improvements actually save me money?
Fact: Home improvements cost money. But some projects -- if done right -- can actually save you money in the long run.
How to Cut Porcelain
Cutting porcelain sounds like a tough project, but the good news is that one well-chosen tile cutter could last you for the remainder of all your home improvement projects.
How to Measure Square Footage
One of the most important factors to consider when buying or selling a house is square footage because it helps determine the market value and therefore the price of a home.
How to Install a Fireplace Mantel
Installing a mantel can be as complicated as building one from scratch -- or as easy as buying a kit and attaching the new facade to the surrounding wall.
How to Trace Electrical Wiring in a Wall
How can you find out where the wires in your house are -- without knocking holes in the walls? With a few tools and a little patience, you can figure it out by tracing your wiring.
How to Install a Fountain
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.
How to Cut Molding
While decorative molding isn't an essential part of the building process, it has an important role in finishing off a room. It can add value to your home, and provide a more finished look.
How to Make Your Attic More Than an Attic
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.
How to Make Your Home Handicap Accessible
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.
Is it greener to renovate or rebuild?
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.
Can home improvements decrease a home's value?
If you're under the assumption that any renovation will instantly boost the value of your home, you should think again. Some home improvements could actually decrease its worth.
Ultimate Guide to Concrete Countertops
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?
Can you soundproof your living space?
Noise creeps between apartment walls, irritating you with muffled conversation, stifled instrumentals, even the TV. Is there any way to insulate your home from your neighbor's racket?
Could I install a hidden passageway in my home?
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.
How to Create a Home Library
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.
How to Redo Your Kitchen on a Budget
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?
How to Build Kitchen Improvements
Small improvements in the kitchen can make a huge difference -- without costing lots of money. Use our clear instructions to laminate a countertop, build a pantry or spice rack, or install a roll-out shelf.
A Guide to Kitchen Remodeling Materials
Americans who are remodeling their kitchen spend about 16 percent of their budget on labor. The rest is spent on materials, including cabinets, countertops, and flooring. If you're starting a kitchen remodeling project, read this guide.
Why do the entry doors to most homes open inward, while in most public buildings, the entry doors open outward?
Have you ever noticed that in most all homes, the entry doors open inward, but in most public buildings, the entry doors open outward. Why is this? Read this article to find out.
What is plywood? Why do people use it so much? What about oriented strand board (OSB)?
What is plywood? Why do people use it so much? What about oriented strand board (OSB)?
How does pressure-treated lumber work?
How does pressure-treated lumber work and can it be harmful to humans? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this helpful home improvement article.
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