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S6 E8: Play Area, Space Heaters, Bath Fan

Roger transforms a backyard into a low-maintenance play area for children. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard shows Kevin how to choose the right portable space heater. Tom fixes a bathroom fan.

A drill to be used to demolish tile floor.

Demolish a Tiled Floor

Demolishing a tiled floor can be a challenging but rewarding DIY project. Learn how to remove tiles safely in our step-by-step guide.

S29 E7: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite

Progress on the porch, kitchen, and master bath. An update on the mechanical systems. How granite is quarried and split. Installing the new Milford Pink granite and also matching the old mortar.

A sitting room with large windows and a blue-orange color scheme.

Choose the Perfect Paint Colors With a Color Wheel

Our guide shows you how to use a color wheel to pick paint colors that complement your home’s decor and set the perfect mood for any room.

23 Quick Fixes You Can Easily Handle Around the House

There are many small tasks you can complete around the house with do-it-yourself methods, such as tightening floor screws or masking bathroom mold. Read about more in our guide.

How To Install a Towel Bar: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding a new towel bar can make your bathroom safer, more comfortable, and more attractive. Follow this step-by-step guide for how to do it.

S6 E7: Home Energy Savings

In this episode: energy-efficient replacement windows, reducing the energy needed for heating water and improving heating and air conditioning systems to reduce electrical consumption.

Stove Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for kitchen fires. Here is how to protect yourself, your guests, and your property.

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How to Paint a Room

From start to finish, we show you how to give your interior walls a new personality in just one weekend.

How To Choose the Right Interior Paint

Color isn't your only choice when choosing an interior paint. Learn more about the different formulas and finishes available in this guide.

S29 E6: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window

What colors might be appropriate for a Shingle-style house. Building the 12-foot wall of a new kitchen bump out. Stained glass restoration. A concrete truck pours a small buttress wall.

Hanging planters with cold weather plants

A Guide To Cold-Weather Plants for Winter Gardening

Don't retire your gardening gear just because it's cold—pot up some cold-weather plantings to brighten your home's exterior.

S6 E6: Tree Removal, Door Trim

Roger Cook removes an old tree that threatens to fall on a homeowner’s house. The guys ask, "What is it?" and Tom brings some character into a room by installing wood trim around a plain doorway.

Sideboard window seat made out of stock cabinets.

How To Build a Custom Sideboard Using Stock Cabinets

Building your own own sideboard from existing stock cabinets is easier than it seems, and can give homeowners some stylish new furniture. Read how to add this accent, from start to finish.

Norm's Notebook: Paintbrush Care

Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for paintbrushes

Paintbrushes

Plucked from a hog or synthesized in a lab, the right bristles are the key to a perfect paint job

Home Inspection Nightmares IX

Another installment in the wild and weird world of home inspection, from our friends at the ASHI Reporter

Firesafe Landscaping: Defensible Space

The probability of a home surviving a wildfire greatly increases with two fire-wise home improvements: fire-retardant building materials and, in the yard, the creation of defensible space. Learn how to design an effective and beautiful fire-safe landscape that could save your home