Laminate flooring emerged on the residential flooring scene decades ago as an easy-to-install, attractive, and durable alternative to solid hardwood flooring. […]
Laminate Underlayment: What to Know Before Installation
With laminate flooring’s many advantages, it can be an enticing floor covering choice for living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, and other low-moisture areas of […]
Sewer Pipes Guide: PVC, ABS, Clay, Iron, & Orangeburg
Buried sewer pipes on the property are rarely seen by most homeowners. Few, if any, homeowners ever elect to dig […]
How to Install Hardwired Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are required by the residential electrical code nearly everywhere, and for good reason: Research demonstrates that smoke detectors save […]
How to Turn Off Power at the Electrical Service Panel
All homes have a main electrical service panel, also known as the circuit breaker panel or fuse box. The panel […]
4 Types of Faucets and How to Choose One
A faucet is a necessary and functional part of your sink as a way to control and turn running water on and […]
How to Fix Recessed Light Clips That Won’t Hold U
When they work right, recessed lights tuck neatly out of the way and remain flush with the ceiling. They are especially […]
So, You Bought a Fixer Upper…Now What?
They say a house is not always synonymous with ‘home,’ and if you purchased a fixer-upper, you can probably resonate with […]
23 Stylish DIY Ottomans to Create
Make a DIY ottoman and you’ll have a new piece of accent furniture in the style of your choice, just for your […]
How to Pull Off a Live-in Renovation
Let’s face it: undergoing a renovation while living at home is no easy feat. Of course, it’s exciting to finally see your […]
13 Beautiful Species of Maple Trees
Many people decide to plant maples because they work well as shade, street, and specimen trees. Maples are renowned for their […]
8 Outdated Rules You Can Break When Decorating Small Spaces
White walls. Downsized furniture. Unadorned surfaces. Style tips like these make decorating small spaces a bore. The following seven homes break every guideline […]