House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    12 Handy Hints for Using and Storing All of Your Fasteners

    Every legit DIYer has a stash of fasteners in their workshop that can quickly become a disorganized mess. These tips...


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    Finish Carpentry Tips

    Great results, even in bad situations. We'll walk you through the best tips for DIY finish carpentry.


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    How to Install Craftsman Window Trim and Craftsman Door Casing

    Stylish Arts-and-Crafts woodwork built up from simple oak boards


    We Tried the Popular Ice Dam Pantyhose Hack—Here’s How It Works

    This Hack for Getting Rid of Ice Dams is a Total Bust


    10 Silent Signs Your House has a Major Plumbing Problem

    Catch plumbing issues before it's too late.


    DIY Washing Machine Repair: Easy Front Load Washer Fix

    If you have a front-load washer, at least once a year you should take a few moments to do this...


    How to Straighten Bowed Stud Walls

    Minor tweaks make a major difference in the finished wall


    How To Install Communication Wiring and Cables In a Wall

    Learn how to install Cat-5 and coaxial cable for Internet, computer, telephone and other uses.

    How to Replace a Water Heater Thermocouple

    Save your hot water heater with a new thermocouple!


    Insulate Basement Rim Joists

    Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.


    How to Prevent Bathroom Mold

    The first step to prevent bathroom mold is keeping tile dry


    What You Need to Know About Foam Board Insulation

    Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.


    How To Apply Texture to Ceilings and Walls

    Spray ceiling texture to add visual interest and hide imperfections. Keep reading to learn how to texture a ceiling and...


    How to Repair a Sliding Door

    Simple repairs make sliding doors good as new. Learn sliding glass door repair.


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    How to Tile a Bathroom Floor

    Learn how to install tile — specifically, how to lay new ceramic tile over an old vinyl floor.


    Trim Repair: How to Fix and Revive Trim

    Renew dull trim in one weekend.


    How to Install a Duct Booster Fan

    Fine tune your heating and cooling system

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    Simple Window Trim and Door Trim Guide

    Window trim and door trim with old world elegance—it’s actually easier than standard trim.


    How to Make a DIY Rustic Barn Door and Hardware

    High style with low-cost lumber — and a few tricks.


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    Clever Uses for Pipe Insulation that Have Nothing to Do With Plumbing

    Pipe insulation can be used for more than just plumbing. Check out these tips for using pipe insulation in the...


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    7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros

    Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.


    How to Fix a Squeaky Floor Quickly

    Tamp down the noise of your floors with this quick fix.


    How to Clean Roof Stains

    Is your roof marred by streaks and stains? Here's how to remove that ugly discoloration and keep it from coming...

    How to Build a Keepsake Box

    Show off treasured wood—and lock other treasures inside with this keepsake box.


    How to Clean Hardwood Floors

    Learn how to clean hardwood floors naturally with household staples.


    The Pros and Cons of Roof Deicing Cables

    DIYers have devised ways to deal with ice dams more safely, including one of the most popular of these options:...


    10 Overlooked Tips for Cleaning Your Bathroom

    Avoid these cleaning mistakes for a sparkling, healthy bathroom.


    How to Build DIY Window Cornices

    Custom-build DIY window cornices for one-fourth the price of store-bought with this step-by-step guide.


    The Best Way to Clean a Greasy Kitchen Range Hood Filter

    The standard way to clean the filter from a kitchen exhaust fan is to stick it in the dishwasher.