When (and How) to Paint Your Vinyl Siding
The whole point of vinyl siding is that you don’t have to paint it and it’ll last for decades, but there are actually a lot of good reasons to consider…
The Pros and Cons of Granite, Quartz, and Marble Countertops
Photo: StudioDin (Shutterstock) Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your kitchen, you’ll have to make a decision about your countertops. If you’d like to go with a natural…
How to Keep Mice Out of Your House This Winter
Each year, as the temperatures drop in the fall, mice are on the hunt for an all-inclusive winter resort where they can find food, warmth, and shelter until the spring.…
Six Sinks, Ranked by How Easy They Are to Install Yourself
If you need to upgrade a sink, choosing the right one can seem daunting. If you plan to do the work yourself, considerations like mounting style, depth, and the type…
The Three Best Kitchen Countertops to Install Yourself
If you’re considering a kitchen remodel, or you just need to replace your worn-out countertops, finding the right type of countertop might seem daunting. With costs for materials seemingly ever-increasing,…
How to Fix Ugly Nail Pops in Your Walls
Photo: Vsevolodizotov (Shutterstock) Drywall is relatively durable and cheap, and looks quite nice if installed and maintained correctly. But it’s also easy to damage while you’re just living your life—and…
Five Home Renovations Never Worth Doing Yourself
When you choose to complete a home-renovation project yourself , the draw is often the savings you can rack up by bypassing labor costs. But there are some projects that…
The Best Ways to Reuse Old Bricks in Your Yard
Photo: Joanne Dale (Shutterstock) Whether they’re leftover from a home improvement project, or you inherited them from the previous owner of your home, you may have some bricks sitting around…
How to Clean Grout the Right Way
Photo: Jenn Huls (Shutterstock) Cleaning grout is a chore few enjoy, but if you’ve got tile in your home, you know it’s got to be done. Depending on the tools…
Here’s When You Should Consider a Dropped Ceiling
Photo: Andrew Angelov (Shutterstock) Chances are you haven’t spent a whole lot of time thinking about the ceilings in your home. But maybe you should contemplate it, because your ceilings…