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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.

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Frozen Pipes: How to Keep Pipes from Freezing

Frozen pipes are one of the most distressing problems a homeowner can encounter. Here’s how to...
Painting

How Much Paint Do I Need?

Looking to paint a room in your house but not sure how much paint to buy? Find out how much paint...
Basement Flooding

Prevent Basement Flooding

Spring rain and summer storms are great for the garden, but a wet basement is never a good surprise...
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How to Use a Paintbrush

The following 10 pointers on how to choose and use paintbrushes are crucial to a seamless, low-...
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How to Keep Drains from Clogging

If you have running water in your home, here are a few important things you need to know about your...
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Common Cooking Mistakes

Even the best chefs are guilty of something on this list of common cooking mistakes, and it’s time...
Kitchen Cupboards

One-Minute Fix for Loose Cabinet Knobs and Pulls

With a Phillips screwdriver and some inexpensive hardware-store washers that cost a dime or so, you...
Fence It In!

DIY Fence Ideas

Thinking about DIY fencing? Here are traditional fence types made of natural materials. Whether you...
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Decorating With Curtains

Do you want to make a room in your house look fresh with a whole new look? One of the most...
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Uses for an Old Toothbrush

Before throwing the old toothbrush out, take a look at what it can do to improve the small things...
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How Much Do You Need: Wallpaper

If you want to put wallpaper in your room, but aren’t sure where to begin, follow our easy steps to...
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How Much Do You Need: Tile and Vinyl Flooring

Use our handy tricks and tips for finding out how much you need to do your home’s tile flooring....
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Organize and Clean Your Toolbox

Check out our tips for organizing your toolbox. You will never have to search for that handy...
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How to Find a Good Roofer

Need a roofer? Follow these ten steps to make sure you find a good one! Ask at least three...
Concrete

How to Fix Those Little Cracks in Drywall, Plaster, Concrete, and Brick

Cracks, depending on where in the house they are, the material involved, and their size, can be...
For Sale

Tips for a Speedy House Sale

Looking to put your house on the market? Here are tips for a speedy house sale. Eliminate...
How to Buy a Hammer

How to Use a Hammer

Here are a few hints on how to use a hammer. Don’t get nailed! Don’t buy a hammer with a visible...
Vinyl Siding Maintenance

Maintaining Your Vinyl Siding

I can hear it now: “Hey! What is this? I bought this vinyl siding because it’s not supposed to need...
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Homeowner's Glossary

In your home you are surrounded by items with obscure names as arcane as any you’ll find on a...
Repainting: Preparing the Surface

Repainting: Preparing the Surface

Proper preparation for repainting depends on preparing the surface properly. Here are some tips: To...
Carpet Styles and Where to Use Them

Carpet Types and Their Uses

Look to this handy chart for some expert advice on choosing types of carpets. Ready to spruce up...