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How to Build a Prefab Stone Wall
Choosing a prefab stone wall can save you both money and time. Watch how skilled technicians make and install them.
A 300-Year-Old Home Gets a DIY Remodel
A young couple tackle the project of a lifetime, showing what’s possible when you’ve got DIY skills, a go-for-it attitude, and stamina to spare. See this Cape Cod-style home get a complete makeover.
Light Bulb Buying Guide: Types, Wattage, Lumens & More
The light bulbs in your home affect its comfort, functionality, and energy efficiency. Learn which light bulbs are best for your usage.
Alder Home Security Review
Thinking about choosing Alder Home Security to protect your home? Our Alder Home Security review will help you learn more about packages and pricing before you invest.
Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights
Adding outdoor motion sensor lights to your home can enhance your home’s safety and prevent burglars from breaking in. Read our guide to the best outdoor motion sensor lights to help you choose the right ones for your home.
Best Smart Locks Review
Whether you lose your keys often, have multiple people who need access to your home, or want the peace of mind knowing that your home is secure when you’re gone, a smart lock is a purchase you may want to consider. Learn about the best smart locks in this guide.
How to Install Hardwood Floors
New hardwood flooring can transform your living space. Follow this guide for installing hardwood floors in your home.
Cox Home Security Review (2022)
For customers of Cox cable and internet service, the addition of a Cox home security system can provide you with peace of mind that your home is protected. In this review, we highlight Cox services and packages and break down the basics of choosing a Cox home security system for your home.
How To Choose the Right Grout for Tile Installation
This guide will help you decide which grout type is best for your tile installation. It covers grout types, costs, and applications.
Advances in Engineered Lumber | 2020 Idea House: Farmhouse in Fairfield County
At the 2020 Idea House, the Farmhouse in Fairfield County, the future of framing is now.
S18 E13: Wall Paneling
Norm builds elegant mahogany paneling using veneer hardwood plywood and solid custom moldings and trim
S18 E12: Corner Chair
Norm builds a corner chair out of cherry wood
S18 E11: Wall Hung Console
Norm builds a wall-hung display shelf out of mahogany
S18 E10: Storage Shed
Norm builds a 96-square foot multi-purpose shed
S18 E9: Greek Revival Bookcases
Norm builds two Greek Revival-style bookcases
S18 E8: Corner Table
Norm first searches for some rare white oak and then uses the milled wood to build a drop-leaf corner table
S18 E6-7: Router 101 Part 1-2
Norm demonstrates router techniques, the various routers available as well as bits, jigs, and other accessories such as Norm’s very own router station
S18 E5: New Yankee Shop Clock
Norm builds a cased clock and has the Klockit Company come up with a facsimile of the New Yankee logo to add to the glass panel below the clock face
S18 E4: Poker Table
Norm builds an eight-sided poker table out of mahogany with a synthetic fabric covering and recessed brass cup holders.
S18 E3: Workshop Helpers
Norm showcases his workshop helpers: A roller stand, a stock cart, and a mobile tool stand
S18 E2: Plantation Shutters
Norm builds and installs plantation shutters for an interior in his home
S18 E1: Colonial Style Mantel
Norm builds a fireplace mantel for his own master bedroom
The 11 Best Fourth of July Mattress Sales of 2022
It’s the dog days of summer, which also means the best Fourth of July mattress sales are upon us. Don’t dilly dally on these 11 mattress deals if you’re looking to rejuvenate your sleep when you renovate a bedroom.