Repair and replace door hardware to update rooms
Originally published on January 14, 2011
Repair and replace door hardware that makes rooms look dingy and outdated. We’ll show you how door and cabinet pulls, knobs, and hinges can give your home new sparkle.
Read More →8 tips for adding curb appeal and value to your home
Originally published on February 18, 2011
Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward.
Read More →Replacing rain gutters and downspouts
Originally published on October 8, 2010
Replace missing gutters and downspouts to prevent serious siding and foundation damage that may cost you $10,000 or more to repair.
Read More →Appliance buying guide: dishwashers
Originally published on September 1, 2009
When you buy a dishwasher, hone in on the model that’s right for you by considering your needs: size, fit, features, and performance
Read More →Repair walls to give rooms a fresh face
Originally published on January 14, 2011
Sooner or later you’ll repair walls that make rooms look worn out. Erasing dings, dents, and scuffs is an easy fix. We’ll show you how.
Read More →A well-landscaped yard creates curb appeal and helps your property retain maximum value. Here are a few tips and tricks for sprucing up your outdoor spaces yourself.
Read More →Get rid of mold: DIY or hire a Pro?
Originally published October 13, 2010
Here’s how to tell if you can get rid of mold yourself or if you need a professional.
Read More →If you have determined that the mold problem in your home or commercial building is too much for you to handle yourself, it is time to hire a professional to make sure the job gets done both safely and completely. However, if you plan to Do-It-Yourself, you may find these two videos helpful.
Read More →Clean gutters to protect your siding and landscape plantings, and prevent thousands of dollars of damage to your foundation.
Read More →Cleaning house: secrets of a truly deep clean
Originally published on January 14, 2011
Deep clean your house and you’ll brighten rooms and help maintain your home’s value.
Read More →Master closet: DIY vs. custom
Originally published on November 4, 2010
Personalize your master closet with special storage features that you select and install, or hire a professional to do the work.
Read More →10 tips for saving money in the garden
Originally published on January 28, 2011
Carefully plan and plot your garden to add value to your home and make the most of your time and money.
Read More →Repair and replace kitchen counters to stay on top of scratches
Originally published on January 14, 2011
You can repair kitchen counter mishaps with only a little time and money. Big boo-boos, however, will need professional help.
Read More →Fit a small bath in your small home
Originally published on January 21, 2011
Squeezing a small bath into your already-small home might seem like a head-banger of a problem, but the space is there if you know where to look.
Read More →Laundry room storage: 5 naked truths
Originally published on October 1, 2010
Unless you do your laundry in the buff, it’s one chore that’s never really done. Follow these laundry room storage ideas, however, and you can breeze through your dirty duds in no time.
Read More →Perhaps you know the feeling. There I was, tooling along through a simple, nice neighborhood—one with tidy homes and pride-of-ownership lawns—and smack in the middle of everything was a property so out of tune with its surroundings, so heartbreakingly wrong, that I wanted to jump out of my car, run over to that poor old blemish of a house, stroke its painfully misconceived paint job and say, “There, there. It’ll be all right.”
Read More →Open House timeline: countdown to a successful sale
Originally published on May 6, 2011
An inviting open house can put your home on buyers’ short lists.
Read More →8 tips for adding curb appeal and value to your home
Originally published on February 18, 2011
Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward.
Read More →7 smart strategies for bathroom remodeling
Originally published on March 4, 2011
Here’s how to get the bathroom of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare.
Read More →How to fight back against a bad contractor
Originally published on March 4, 2011
Don’t take contractor abuse lying down. If your contractor has fouled up your home improvement project–or disappeared altogether–you have recourse.
Read More →When it pays to do it yourself
Originally published on March 8, 2011
Doing home improvement jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you’ll end up paying dearly.
Read More →7 smart strategies for kitchen remodeling
Originally published on March 25, 2011
Kitchen remodeling can turn a ho-hum room into your home’s pride and joy. Here are strategies to help your project run smoothly.
Read More →Remove stains from walls before you paint
Originally published on March 25, 2011
Remove stains from walls before you slap on another coat: It’s the first commandment of painting. Here’s how to wash seven common stains off your walls.
Read More →Painters’ drop cloths: protect what you’re not painting
Originally published on March 25, 2011
Painters’ drop cloths keep drips from becoming disasters. Here’s how to pick drop cloths wisely and use them correctly.
Read More →Guide to paint sheens: Oooo, shiny!
Originally published on March 25, 2011
You think choosing the right color for your paint job is hard? Try picking the right sheen. HouseLogic will help you tell your semi-gloss from your satin finish.
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