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Locks are the first line of defense for your home's security. Read our guide to learn about the most effective locks and how to install them.

Mirrors aren't just for the bath. Here's what you need to know to put them to use.

Here are the materials, insulation, installation, and maintenance considerations to help you select the best garage door for your home.

Slate patios can be transformative for your outdoor space. This review walks you through how to make a slate patio yourself.

These three easy repairs will keep your gutters flowing properly and your home dry.

In this guide, we explore the benefits, considerations, and processes involved in attaching a prefabricated addition to your home.

Financing your home remodeling project doesn't have to be confusing. Use this guide to explore all of your options.

Put an end to the gurgles, ripples, and hissing.

Dry out your bathroom or install a sweat valve—a little warm water will keep the exterior of your toilets dry all summer long.

Looking for fast-growing plants to cover a wall, decorate a fence, or provide privacy? These vines may be your best landscape investment yet.

In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to ensure you have a smooth experience with your HVAC professional.

Staying cool doesn't necessarily mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air-conditioning running day and night. Here are 10 ways to keep your home cool in the warmer months.

How do you remove lawn weeds? Read on to identify the most common and most invasive types of lawn weeds and how to remove them.

Whether you're replacing your sink or remodeling your entire bathroom, check out our guide to learn how to make the most of your space.

When water seeps behind a tiled wall in the bath, some delicate surgery can save the day. Learn how to repair and retile your shower.

Antiscald valves installed in tubs and showers maintain safe water temperatures.

This step-by-step guide shows how you can create a more versatile bathroom by separating your bathtub and shower.

Simple, low-cost ways to make the air in your home cleaner and healthier.

Got a common home repair issue on your to-do list? Read our repair experts' answers to the most frequently asked home maintenance questions.

To get the quality paint job you're paying for, vet your painter and make sure your contract is comprehensive.

Wallpaper damage? We'll teach you how to repair the three most common wall-paper issues: loose seams, punctures, and trapped air bubbles.

Corner boards frame the edges of your house, and are important parts of protecting your siding. Read how to replace worn or damage corner boards in our guide.

Learn how to repair cracked concrete and asphalt driveways or replace them entirely with other surface options.

These practical yet stylish backyard structures offer more than a place to store the mower.

Need help choosing the right ceiling fan? From cost to installation, read this guide to finding the fan that’s right for your home.