A brick patio or walkway in your yard is a perfect accent for your house, plus being highly practical. Such a project is easier than you might think-particularly because there is no mortar involved.
In order to replace a defective light switch, you will need two screwdrivers of differing sizes and a wire stripper. It is not difficult to replace one as long as you remember where each wire goes.
Whether you are stripping a new home or remodeling your existing residence, you might be eager to get rid of your wallpaper and give the space a fresh new upgrade.
One of the most common home plumbing problems is a leaking toilet.
If you do a lot of outdoor cooking and backyard entertaining, you're probably well aware of your old gas grill's shortcomings—and the limits of your backyard.
You have been looking for the right house, in the right neighborhood and in the right price range. It was a difficult search, but you found the home, made an offer and it was accepted.
Your fireplace needs maintenance, yet many homeowners do not know how to clean a fireplace. Every type of fireplace needs to be cleaned and maintained so they can continue to work efficiently.
Interior painting is one of the most popular DIY projects as it is one of the few jobs that can drastically change the look and feel of any room without spending a fortune to do so. A terrific way to wow your significant other for Valentine’s Day is by bringing new life to a dated room with our DIY painting tips.
The water valve supplying the icemaker is a key component of the icemaking system, and it should be the first thing you check if the icemaker's performance is erratic or if the icemaker stops working.
Window washing is a chore that almost no homeowner likes.
The next time you get the urge to redecorate one of the rooms in your home, you might think twice before heading straight to your favorite paint or wallpaper dealer.
Installing kitchen cabinets is usually a job reserved for a contracting professional, but if you are looking to save money on your next kitchen remodel, homeowners can easily turn this update into a DIY project.
If no water enters your washing machine during the fill cycle, or if only cold water is entering the appliance, there is a strong possibility that the water mixing valve needs to be replaced.
If you’ve been thinking of vinyl siding for your home, you’ve picked a good time. Vinyl quality has never been better and the range of design options is truly impressive.
Installing drywall, also called wallboard and Sheetrock (a U.S. Gypsum brand name) isn't easy.
Now firmly into the fall season, a homeowner chore you can’t ignore is gutter cleaning. Whether you see it or not, leaves and dirt are starting to pile up and failing to remove these natural elements can ruin your home’s foundation, damage your roof or even cause a leak in your home.
When planning your patio, keep in mind that it should be thought of as an outdoor room. As such, it will be an extension of the house. When people walk into your house, what do they often notice first?
Finding out what the size of your roof is starts out with finding the roof pitch. "Pitch" refers to a roof’s incline.
