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 Gutter Guards You Can Install on Your Own
Every house is a complex system. When all the parts are working correctly you’ll have a dry, warm place in which to weather a storm. When parts of that system…
Avoid These Common Gallery Wall Mistakes
Even if you spend hours scrolling through Instagram posts featuring expertly decorated homes, that doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to bring those design elements into your own home—or where…
How to Safely Mount a TV Between Studs
Mounting a TV to the wall without damaging it can be tough if you don’t have a stud to hold the weight. If you hang it from the bare wall…
You Can Replace Your Roof Yourself, But You Shouldn’t
You rarely think about your roof until it starts to leak, but once that drip invades your happy home, its importance becomes obvious—as does the fact that replacing a roof…
You Can Build a Hidden Cupboard Into a Wall
Often touted as a feature of tiny-home living, using the inside of your walls as storage space can be a good solution for any sized home. If you need a…
Why You Should Install an In-Wall Air Conditioner (Instead of a Window Unit)
Photo: Chad Robertson Media (Shutterstock) Summer is here, and once more, higher-than-average temperatures are expected pretty much everywhere, which is fun. That means a lot of people are dreaming of…
What Is ‘Roof Ponding’ (and What Can You Do About It)?
The roof is one of the most important aspects of your home. If your roof fails you, it kicks off a domino effect of water, structural, and possession damage that…
You Can Get Rid of Mold on Your Roof (and Stop It From Coming Back)
With the exception of a few pungent cheeses, mold isn’t something you want anywhere in or on your home. It tends to be the sign of a larger structural or…
You Can DIY Your Own Stunning Coffered Ceilings
Photo: Artazum (Shutterstock) Coffered ceilings are a great way to add character, pattern, and depth to your ceiling. If you have high ceilings, they also can make your room look…