Category: How To’s

After any winter storm, there comes a time to crawl out from under the covers and head outside to take care of the sidewalks and/or […]

Whether you have leftover boards from a previous home improvement project or are just looking for a simple carpentry project, there are a few things […]

If you are not the first owner of your home, you are likely to be faced with outdated and worn carpeting. But sometimes, if you’re […]

When you’re a kid, blackouts are great: they instantly turn your boring old house into a dark world of endless adventure. As an adult, power […]

Renovation stirs up a lot of conflicting emotions, from excitement about opportunity to fear of time, trouble and clutter—and few places are as troubling as […]

In honor of the late great Betty White, why not be inspired by her most iconic acting role and add dazzle to your home? While […]

Exposed brick walls can give your room a warm and rustic feel, but keeping them in order can be harder than you might think. However, […]

Realtors often describe not-so-newly built homes as having “good bones,” meaning a solid structure and a high level of quality and craftsmanship in their foundation. […]

If you find yourself reluctant to host scratching, fussy parasites in your kitchen – and you’re pretty sure you can hear them clattering in your […]

If you’re tackling even a small home project in your home, navigating the clasp aisle at a hardware store can be tricky. There are hundreds […]

If you’re looking to breathe new life into old furniture or decor, a little paint will help. This faux finish will add sophistication to common […]

Winter used to mean snow on the ground. These days, thanks to climate change, this most likely means more cold rains, but either way it’s […]

One of the first things a new homeowner discovers is that a home is basically entropy in the form of a building. From the moment […]

If you have a niche, corner, or other uncomfortable empty space in a room that requires a little extra storage or decorative trim, a simple […]

If you’re running out of cabinet space or looking for a new way to organize your pots and pans, a pot shelf is often a […]

Autumn brings with it one of the simplest joys in life: long evenings spent curled up in front of the fireplace. But as soon as […]

Unless you use an expensive anti-scratch coating or take good care of your glasses, chances are good that your lenses will get scratched from time […]

Nearly one in three US adults live with an “extra adult” in the same household, according to Pew Research . Whether it’s a spouse, brother […]

Drywall regularly takes on all sorts of damage, from holes made by hanging shelves and paintings to bells from protruding chair backs and doorknobs, but […]

The hexagonal shelf can hold everything from cell phones to succulents, and even better, it can be made from wood waste. It’s a smart and […]

Butcher countertops are comfortable and attractive, but if left unattended they can crack or even mold. You can avoid these problems and keep your kitchen […]

The price of lumber has put a lot of housework and craft projects on hold in recent months, but big home improvement stores aren’t the […]

One way to add value – and living space – to your home is to finish the attic. While it might not seem like an […]

When it comes to cleaning your toaster, are you really flipping your hands around, aggressively throwing crumbs and deciding you’re done with it? You make […]

Being a perfectionist can be a mixed blessing. While high standards are generally a positive trait, as with everything, too much of a good thing […]

When you hear “tinted windows,” you are probably thinking primarily about cars – and the various degrees in which you can tint their windows legally […]

Whether you have a slow drain or just want to tidy up your kitchen, updating your old faucet can save water and make your kitchen […]

A sticky doorknob may not be the most important update to your home, but fixing it can improve your quality of life every day. As […]

Ah, the attic. It’s a traditionally forgotten repository of luggage, tax cases, old games, holiday decorations, and broken equipment that you might one day fix. […]

Of course, you might wish you had thousands of dollars to spend on upgrading your living room to have a new massive TV (plus surround […]

Flipping houses is a popular activity right now. Your college buddy does it. The guy you used to work for does it. It looks like […]

We’ve been awake a lot in our bedrooms for the past year and a half. It was a place to relax, escape from work, and […]

Look, I appreciate a good roll of duct tape or a bottle of superglue as much as other people, but they are not all-purpose miracle […]

Creating a backyard shelter was important to many people during the pandemic. The ability to run outside or even invite a few friends for safer […]

A full scale kitchen renovation can take months of labor and tens of thousands of dollars or more. But giving your kitchen a little refresh […]

Why does it seem that all of you who signed in Instagram, know exactly how to pose and find your light, to get the best […]

If you like the look of open kitchen shelving but don’t like the idea (or cost) of dismantling existing cabinets, you can convert them to […]

Pots and pans can have a fairly long shelf life depending on their style, brand, and how well you take care of them, but chances […]

Plaster was the building standard until the 1940s when drywall burst onto the market. It used to be a popular choice for wall construction, given […]

Bathrooms are renowned for being one of the most expensive rooms in a home to renovate. Tiling, plumbing, storage, and fixture costs can increase faster […]