Painting a Brick Fireplace: Do or Don’t?
Need to brighten up that boring, brick fireplace in your home? Find out if painting over that dark, brick fireplace is the best solution to lighten your living space!
Where to Buy Ridge Vent For Metal Roof
Learn the benefits of roof ridge vents, and discover which suppliers design them for specific roofing types.
How to Deal with Gutter Stains
Find out how to deal with a black stain on a painted aluminum gutter. First, make sure the gutter isn't clogged and that …
Best Material for Deck
Find out why treated wood is a good flooring option for a covered porch that won't be exposed to the sunlight. You'll have to …
Do You Have Haunted Noisy Attic?
Houses, especially attics, are sometimes the source of noises. But your noisy attic is probably not haunted. Learn about …
How to Tile a Shower
If you are doing a bathroom remodel and want to tile the shower, learn what you need to know to keep the area leak free and …
How to Get Epoxy to Adhere to Floor
Learn how to prepare an area for epoxy, and discover what steps to take when the epoxy doesn't "take."Â
Best Time to Stain Wood Deck
Find out why you should wait for a dry spell in the fall to stain your wood deck. The drier the lumber, the longer the stain …
How to Prevent Bathroom Mold
Find out how to improve ventilation and prevent mold in a bathroom in a rental home. Get tips on installing a powerful vent fan …
Pro to Hire to Inspect Crack in Foundation
Find out why you should hire a structural engineer to inspect a big crack in your foundation. They'll write a report with …
Repair Hairline Cracks in Concrete Driveway
Find out how to repair hairline cracks in a concrete driveway. Get tips on using a product specifically designed for the job, …
Best Way to Redo Shower Color Scheme
Grown tired of the color scheme in your fiberglass shower from the early 1970s? Learn some tips on how to redo shower color …
How to Repair Cracks in Composite Siding
Find out how to repair composite siding that is splitting and coming apart. Get tips on caulking the seams to fix the cracks in …
How to Install Koi Pond
Discover the two most common approaches to installing residential ponds.Â
Should I Paint My Brick Fireplace?
Find out what to consider before painting fireplace brick, including preparing existing brick and removing the paint once …
Can I Pour Concrete on a Dirt Floor?
Get options for finishing dirt floors in outdoor structures, including tips on floating poured concrete.Â
Make Your Own Natural Bug Repellent
Forget harsh chemicals! Use natural household items to get rid of small bugs in your home.Â
Tankless Water Heaters: Good for Houses With a Lot of People?
Discover why tankless water heaters are a good choice for large houses with multiple bathrooms - unless your home uses a certain …
How to Remove Carpet Glued to Plywood Subfloor
Learn how to remove carpet held down by adhesive glue, and how to prepare the subfloor beneath it for new flooring. Also …
Musty Odor in Home on Concrete Slab
Find out why a musty odor in a home on a concrete slab isn't unusual if the house has been unoccupied for a long time. The …
How to Fix a Popcorn Ceiling
Find out how to repair a popcorn ceiling that's stained in some parts, crumbling in others. Learn what product to use on …
How to Remove a Tree Trunk
Find out how to remove a tree trunk that has a lot nails in it. Get tips on having a professional come out and use a stump …
How to Protect a Pressure-Treated Wood Deck
Find out how to preserve a deck made of pressure-treated wood. Learn why Thompson's WaterSeal works better on regular …
How to Replace a Door with Rotted Sills and Jambs
Find out how to replace a door with rotted sills and jambs. Get tips on cutting the entire door out all the way around, and then …
How to Paint a Wood Ceiling
Take the right steps before painting a wood surface to get results that last for years. From the best paint and primer to the …