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Home Improvement

Whether you’re a seasoned handyman or a novice, here are tips on home improvement—from the very basic to the unusual! See our Household page as well for more home tips.

Common Cooking Mistakes

What You're Doing Wrong in the Kitchen

Early American Fence Styles Made of Natural Materials

Natural fences made of stumps, logs, brush, stone, and plants

Tips for a Speedy House Sale

15 simple ways to sell your house faster

How to Keep Drains from Clogging

Prevent and Clear Blocked Drains

How to Find a Good Roofer

How to Fix Cracks in Walls

Repairing hairline cracks in drywall, plaster, concrete, brick

How Much Do You Need: Tile and Vinyl Flooring

Carpet Types and Their Uses

How Much Paint Do I Need?

How to Figure Out Paint Amounts for Walls, Ceilings, and More

How Much Do You Need: Wallpaper

Repainting: Preparing the Surface

Preventing Frozen Pipes (and What To Do If They Freeze)

How to prevent and thaw frozen pipes

Uses for an Old Toothbrush

Homeowner's Glossary

How to Choose and Use a Paintbrush

Choosing and Using the Right Paintbrush

Decorating With Curtains

Maintaining Your Vinyl Siding

One-Minute Fix for Loose Cabinet Knobs and Pulls

How to Use a Hammer

Organize and Clean Your Toolbox

Prevent Basement Flooding

Causes and Solutions for a Wet Basement

How to Fix a Toilet That Leaks Around the Base

Replace The Wax Ring: Step-by-Step Photographs

How to Repair a Hole in Your Drywall

Patching Drywall Step-by-Step