A Heated Driveway: Is It Actually Worth It?
Have you considered a heated driveway? Radiant heating slabs have been around for decades and have been growing in popularity...
How To Trim a Window
You don't even need a tape measure for perfect window casings!
How to Install In-Floor Radiant Heat
In-floor heat is easy to install and cheap to operate, and your feet will love it!
How to Match Wood Stain: Head to the Paint Store
This is the easiest, most accurate way to match wood stain for your project.
Why You Should Freeze Pipes on Purpose
Most homeowners are concerned with how to keep pipes from freezing during the winter. But consider this situation contributing editor Kurt...
Finish Carpentry Tips
Great results, even in bad situations. We'll walk you through the best tips for DIY finish carpentry.
How to Install Craftsman Window Trim and Craftsman Door Casing
Stylish Arts-and-Crafts woodwork built up from simple oak boards
We Tried the Popular Ice Dam Pantyhose Hack—Here’s How It Works
This Hack for Getting Rid of Ice Dams is a Total Bust
10 Silent Signs Your House has a Major Plumbing Problem
Catch plumbing issues before it's too late.
How to Straighten Bowed Stud Walls
Minor tweaks make a major difference in the finished wall
20 Marking Hacks Every DIYer Should Know
See 20 astounding hacks that'll help make your marking more accurate and your days more productive.
How To Apply Texture to Ceilings and Walls
Spray ceiling texture to add visual interest and hide imperfections. Keep reading to learn how to texture a ceiling and...
How to Tile a Bathroom Floor
Learn how to install tile — specifically, how to lay new ceramic tile over an old vinyl floor.
Trim Repair: How to Fix and Revive Trim
Renew dull trim in one weekend.
Simple Window Trim and Door Trim Guide
Window trim and door trim with old world elegance—it’s actually easier than standard trim.
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
How to Clean Roof Stains
Is your roof marred by streaks and stains? Here's how to remove that ugly discoloration and keep it from coming...
How To Replace Stair Spindles in 3 Easy Steps
It looks complicated to replace banister spindles...it's not.
Wood Finishes That are Food Safe
Choosing the correct finish is always a tough job, and when it comes to food safe finishes, that decision can...
The Pros and Cons of Roof Deicing Cables
DIYers have devised ways to deal with ice dams more safely, including one of the most popular of these options:...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How to Build a Wall-Mounted Wine Rack
Feature your wine collection on your wall with this one-hour wine rack.
How to Build DIY Window Cornices
Custom-build DIY window cornices for one-fourth the price of store-bought with this step-by-step guide.
How To Install an Outdoor Stair Railing on Concrete Steps
Add safety and style with a custom outdoor stair railing.
How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote
Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.
How to Repair a Load-Bearing Post
Floor sagging? Here's the solid cure for rotting posts and sinking footings.
How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job
Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.
Making Sense of Lumber Dimensions
The difference between “nominal” and “actual” dimensions for items like 2x4 dimensions
How to Use Epoxy Resin Like a Pro on Any Surface
Epoxy has several advantages over other adhesives and fillers. It can fill gaps and still retain strength, it's waterproof, and...
How To Repair a Cut Extension Cord
For this extension cord wiring repair, all you need is a new plug!
