Parts of the House

Rebuild and restore rotted wood without replacing it.

After you've walked past those annoying sights in your home often enough, they become your new "normal." But you can...

Does it feel like you're dragging your sliding screen door through a gravel pit when you open it or doesn't...

Leak-proof your chimney using this traditional, time-tested flashing method.

Before you replace the entire window, check to see if the problem is with the casement window hardware. You can...

Here is a simple hack on how to keep a door from opening on its own.

Fix any wall before you paint to get a super-smooth finish. We'll walk you through how to prep walls for...

Skim coating rejuvenates old walls, making them look new again.

Simply rub the teeth of the key with a sharp pencil until the surface is covered with graphite. Don’t be...

How to get anchors out once they're in.

When houses settle, doors can settle along with them, resulting in misaligned door latches. Solve the problem with a file,...

The next time you have to shorten a hollow-core door, try replacing the bottom rail with expanding foam instead of...

Why You Should Avoid the 3D Tile Trend

Flashing is a vital part of your home's exterior, but the many varieties can be confusing. We'll look at the...

An inviting front door will improve your home's curb appeal, whether you're ready to sell or planning to stay. If...

Upgrade your interior spaces by replacing hollow-core doors with sturdy, sound-reducing, solid-core new interior doors. In this article, we’ll show...

Keep unwanted guests from coming through your doors

With a little elbow grease and the right approach, you can master how to get paint off metal hardware and...

You can make a great first impression with your front door. Choose the right color and you can set the...

This is the best way to cut off a door bottom without splintering the wood.

Radon gas moves from the soil into a home directly through pores in concrete and gaps in walls and floors....

There are many ways to cover an unsightly ceiling—here are 11 ceiling coverup ideas to consider.

This is an easy 10 minute repair. Learn how to replace a screen door latch yourself.

The key is simple maintenance for a garage door track

How to fix sticky, noisy or just plain broken pocket doors.

This simple household fix can be "handled" by any competent DIYer in no time.

Bring a fire rated garage entry door up to code with this simple retrofit.

Badly aligned rollers inside the bottom of a patio screen door will cause the door to bind or stick when opening or closing.

Inspect and maintain your garage door annually for safety and convenience sake.