How to Uneven Floor Tiles Without Ripping Them Out
Whether on your walls or the floor, tile is durable, attractive, and easy to clean and maintain. But installing it can be a challenge—as any amateur DIYer will quickly learn.…
15 of the Most Common House Styles in the U.S. (and How to Tell Them Apart)
Whether we’re out shopping for shoes or a new car, we’ve been trained to think beyond the utility of our stuff and consider how each purchase fits our personal style.…
The Most Common Reasons Your Driveway Is Sinking (and How to Fix Them)
Whether your driveway was paved using cement, asphalt, paving stones, bricks, or another material, you may have noticed that it has started to sink and crack in certain areas. Aesthetics…
Your Basement Laundry Room Can Be Better
After years of being relegated to the basement, laundry rooms have largely moved above ground in homes built over the last 25 or so years. But if your home was…
Ten Home Improvements Under $10,000 That Add the Most to Your Property Value
We all know owning a home is an investment, and that means that any renovations we do will have an impact. Whether you’re planning to sell your house soon or…
Five of the Best Ways to Brighten a Dark, Windowless Room
Americans, on the whole, love space. Our houses keep getting bigger and bigger, and we keep inventing new rooms. Bonus rooms? Why not. Home theaters? Absolutely. And as anyone who…
Where to Find Extra Storage Space in Your Kitchen
Photo: brizmaker (Shutterstock) While spacious kitchens have become a status symbol of sorts, that hasn’t always been the case. So if you live in an older home that hasn’t been…
10 Simple Upgrades to Improve Your New Home Right Away
Moving into a new home can be a chore, from figuring out how things work to unpacking boxes and arranging furniture, and it’s common to feel unsettled for a while.…
Turn Any Sconce Into a Battery-Powered LED Light Fixture
If you have a dark corner or a gloomy hall, chances are you’ve considered adding a sconce light fixture. But hiring an electrician to run wire to your fixture can…
The Best Ways to Make Your Balcony More Private
Nice weather means more time spent outside, whether in your yard, on your porch, or out on your apartment or condo balcony. But balconies don’t always offer a lot of…