
15 Tips for Reclaiming Closet Space
Is your closet overflowing? Never fear—follow our 15 top tips for reclaiming closet space and you'll have all the space...

13 Laundry Tips for Hard-to-Wash Items
When was the last time you washed your pillows or that that sleeping bag? There are some items you may...


12 Home Improvement Ideas for Beginning DIYers
Here are a dozen starter projects to build your DIY home improvement skills and boost your confidence. These projects vary...

Circle Center in Seconds
William Baker's geometry axiom will help you find the center of any large circle. Draw two straight lines at least...


10 Tips for Organizing Your Garage and Keeping It Organized
Do you have those nagging garage organization problems that never seem to go away? Whether it's finding a place for...


11 Organizational Ideas for Small Living Rooms
If you have a small living room and need more storage ideas, there are plenty of solutions you can make...

10 Common Bathtub Issues and How To Fix Them
A guide to troubleshooting and fixing bathtub problems.

How To Clear Clogged Drains
Is your drain clogged? If it's a sink, bathtub or shower drain, you can clear it yourself with this guidance...

Reader Project: Loft Bed (and a lot more)
Skill and imagination can be dangerous, turning small problems into huge solutions. But here’s a chain-reaction project that worked out for the

Use Sawdust to Soak Up Spills
Clean up used oil spills on the driveway or in the garage easily with a material that’s readily available in...


13 Unexpected Attic Spaces You’ll Adore
If you're lucky enough to have an accessible attic space, you're one step away from a unique feature that will...

12 Hot Color Trends for the Bedroom
While recent bedroom color trends have hovered around warm neutrals, edgier colors are now showing up in bedroom designs. Here...


10 Tips for Winter Composting
There's no reason to let compost go dormant over the winter. Keeping your compost active year-round offers a range of...

13 Incredible Tiny Home Kitchens
A tiny home kitchen runs the gamut from extra fancy to simple and utilitarian. Here's a collection of incredible tiny...

Must-Know Garage Storage Tips for Weekend Mechanics
Whether your garage could be confused with a Nascar trailer or you just like to change your brakes, these tips...


10 Real-Life Wood Workbench Plans and Inspiration Photos
Fan Spotlight: These readers shared photos of their completed garage workbenches, many of which were built using our plans! Scroll...


23 Tips on How to Get Moisture Out of the Basement
Add some value to your home with a finished basement! Check out these tips for making sure you start...


8 Kitchen Remodel Tips for a Happier Experience
Planning for a new kitchen? Use these tips to prevent expensive mistakes, eliminate headaches and get the kitchen you want!

Homeowner’s Guide to Pressure Washing a House
Nothing cleans a house or gets it ready for painting faster than a pressure washer. Here's how to use this...

How to Flatten Basement Ductwork to Gain Space
The easiest way to gain valuable headroom

How to Install a Corner Shelf in a Shower
Tired of bending over to reach the shampoo? A corner shower shelf can make life easier. Here's what to know...

How To Install a Floor Drain Backflow Preventer
This 15-minute fix can prevent an expensive mess.

How To Prevent a Wet Basement by Fixing Your Home’s Drainage
Worried that your wet basement will require an expensive fix? Here's how to assess and cure the most common cause.

How To Replace a Utility Sink
Complete a simple sink change-out in less than half a day.

Convert an Unfinished Laundry Area Into a Laundry Room
Make your laundry room more attractive and functional by reworking the plumbing and adding a new sink and countertop.

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It's dusty, dirty work, but it's the quickest, cheapest way to save money on your energy bills.

How To Build and Install Garage Cabinets with Sliding Doors
With this 2x2 frame and panel system, you can add 80-plus cubic feet of storage in an afternoon.