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Tired of squeaky steps? Identify the source of sound and learn how to fix it to get quiet stairs.

When choosing a new floor for your home, asking yourself a few key questions at the beginning can dramatically increase your satisfaction in the end.

Learn how to keep your basement dry and your yard puddle-free

Follow step-by-step as This Old House's Tom Silva installs a Victorian-era enhancement

Try one of these seven ceiling treatments to improve the space overhead

Confused about wood flooring and which type works best? We've got answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Got water in the basement? Prevent mold and other problems from occurring by using a few simple, low-cost steps.

One of the big advantages of laminate flooring is the ability to combine a wide variety of colors and patterns. Here's how.

Hiring a good interior decorator for your next project will save you lots of time as well as a few headaches

You don't have to hire a skilled mason to get a flat, uniformly handsome brick patio that stays that way.

Are you planning a thorough kitchen makeover? Let us walk you through the process.

Is refacing kitchen cabinets a viable option or a mail-marketed ripoff?

New options mean your next deck may not even be real wood.

Fed up with overstuffed closets? A few simple steps will put your belongings where they belong

A landscape architect explains the subtleties of designing outdoor space and offers a few tips on how to make a garden "room" take bloom.

Why run back and forth to the house when you can move everything you need outside?

How effective are they? Which should you buy? Here's what every homeowner needs to know.

What to look for in a cordless drill or driver whether you’re buying your first one or upgrading to a model with more power.

A hardware store from a different era

All you need to know to secure anything to concrete, brick or stone.

Tips on how to keep weeds out of the garden, add the right amount of mulch over weeds, and 6 mistakes to avoid to keep your garden weed-free.

Stone, brick, gravel and even sawdust can turn a muddy trail into an inviting walkway

Ornamental grasses are a cinch to grow, and they won't fade into the background.