How to Repair Water Damage in Your Home (and When to Panic About It)
Photo: Afanasiev Andrii (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever woken up to a broken water pipe in your home, a busted water heater, or have suffered through a flash flood that turns…
10 Cheap Ways to Fence in Your Yard
Photo: Galactic Droids (Shutterstock) Pros: Wood pallets are those rough square platforms that stuff is delivered on. They’re literally everywhere, and anyone who has had a big delivery of construction…
The Difference Between Wood Putty and Wood Filler (and When to Use Them)
Photo: Virote Chuenwiset (Shutterstock) One of the benefits of using wood to build furniture, structures, and other objects is its ability to be fastened together using materials like screws, nails,…
How to Make a Textured Accent Wall With Limewash
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) A limewash treatment can help you achieve an aged, textured look on a variety of surfaces—in particular, it can be a great way to accent one wall…
How to Tell If That Crack in Your Wall is Really a Problem
Photo: zimmytws (Shutterstock) Cracks in your wall can inspire a sense of impending doom, especially if your home is relatively new. Is it just a cosmetic blemish that a little…
How to Fix a Chip in Your Bathtub
Photo: ShyLama Productions (Shutterstock) Whether you have a century-old, freestanding clawfoot model, a colorful midcentury drop-in, or something more modern, your bathtub probably takes up a good portion of your…
How to Make Your Front Door More Secure
Photo: Karen Grigoryan (Shutterstock) Upgrading your home’s security doesn’t have to involve major renovations—to start with, it can be as simple as evaluating your front door and making some small—but…
You Should Reconsider Stainless Steel Appliances (and What to Use Instead)
Photo: alexandre zveiger (Shutterstock) Ah, the kitchen—a room so vital to modern life it’s become a fraught battleground. Easily the most expensive renovation you’ll ever oversee, an average “midrange” kitchen…
The Difference Between Composite and Wood Decking (and How to Choose)
Photo: Irina Mos (Shutterstock) Decks can be a popular addition that allows you to better enjoy your outdoor space—and to increase the value of your home. But when it comes…
The Easiest Ways to Install a Corner Shelf in Your Shower
Photo: Jason Finn (Shutterstock) You renovate your bathroom, only to realize too late that you haven’t accounted for sufficient storage in the shower. Or you’ve inherited an existing shower that…