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Home Improvement Tips, Ideas & Podcasts
Looking for a quick tip to get a project done, save some money or step up your space? Check these out for every room in the house, and from floor board to shingles
If you’re looking to keep your home warm — a good thing to do is to add insulation. A great place to add it is your basement. If you have a heated basement, only the walls need to be insulated, but the ceiling may also be insulated for noise control between floors. When floor space or wall …
Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew stains from your wood deck, …
Low water pressure is a real problem when you need more than a trickle of water. To fix low water pressure, unscrew the faucet …
Learn why cleaning your oven should wait until ater the holidays are over.
Learn what type of sidewalk salt is the least damaging and most effective for slippery, ice-covered sidewalks.
If your dishwasher is not doing its job and spitting out dirty dishes, you might be able to solve the problem very easily with …
Find out how to store and preserve paint so that it lasts indefinitely. Also get tips on disposing of old paint properly.
By keeping your indoor air healthier you can keep your family healthier, too. Follow these tips to keep everyone in your home, …
If you suffer from indoor allergies, a central vacuum system could be central to some relief. Central vacuum systems …
Ladder safety should be a top priority when using one. Make sure you follow all the precautions before you decide to use your …
Do you find yourself washing the dishes after your dishwasher does? It may be because your dishwasher's drain valve is clogged …
Playgrounds should be safe places for kids. But the wrong surfaces can quickly mean tragedy for tots. Playground surfaces made …
Accommodate extra-large ironing projects with a custom ironing pad to fit a handy countertop or table.
Find out how a white vinegar soak can melt away the mineral salts that are causing clogs in your faucets or showerheads.
In the dead of winter, what could be nicer than stepping out of the shower onto a nice warm floor? Adding radiant heat to the …
The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house, but you can make a number of smart changes to help prevent …
Adding knobs, pulls and handles to your drawers and cabinets can improve the look without costing very much. Use knobs, pulls …
Getting ready to install vinyl flooring? Here's tip to help you get warmed up. Vinyl flooring is easiest to work with at room …
Shopping for a new appliance and not sure what to buy? All the choices can be daunting, but there's an easy rule of thumb you …
To pre-rinse or not to pre-rinse: it's the question that's been the source of many a household disagreement. But if you have a …
Stoves are a real danger zone for children. Learn how to prevent accidental burns and fires in the kitchen.
Find out why the modern kitchen layout might be contributing to some unhealthy eating habits. Learn a simple trick to help …
When you're redoing a sink-and-counter workspace with a tile backsplash, consider this quick, custom makeover.
Get tips on how to use universal design principles in your kitchen upgrades to keep the space accessible to you as you age.
