Home Improvements
Pros' tips for installing grab bars
Never rip them out of the wall again
Building a pondless water feature
Child safety, low maintenance among benefits
Solution for a sinking slab
Don't rely on self-leveling concrete to remedy foundation settlement
Free home repair for low-income homeowners
Rebuilding Together depends on donations, volunteers
Bathroom venting alternatives in a brick home
2 options that won't break the bank
When is an architect worth paying for?
Architecture by the hour
Dishwasher air gap won't stop overflowing
4 things likely causing discharge
Deck footings: How low should you go?
Frost depth a key factor in structural design
Safer alternative to brick chimney
Next big quake could be around the corner
How to properly vent a clothes dryer
For savings and safety, don't neglect ducts
Save money on your home addition
Architecture by the hour
Sliding closet doors may test your patience
Bent track, worn-out rollers are often the culprits
How to keep tree roots out of sewer line
Solution is simple but takes elbow grease
7 easy fixes for common door problems
When planing a door, time of year matters
Removing pet odors from subfloor
Ammonia is not the answer
10 home maintenance tips for spring
When was the last time you checked your foundation vents?
Postwar 'crackerbox' look was no accident
How tract houses got their 'flimsy' appearance
When do-it-yourself jobs are best left to the pros
Wannabe seamstress winds up threadbare
Correcting low water pressure in kitchen
Problem could be as simple as a clogged aerator
Find some forgotten square footage in the basement
Rooms for Improvement
Programmable thermostat cuts energy costs
4 models to fit your lifestyle
4 strategies to eliminate water hammer
One's a last resort that costs thousands
3 attic insulation musts
When adding new batts, positioning matters
An exterior floor plan to complement your home
Redefining 'outdoor living'
A less invasive fix for squeaky floors
Specialty screws and detective work are all you need




