Skills

Dryer not working? Don't despair. You might be able to fix it yourself.

Interested in flipping furniture? This fun, beginner-friendly, low-investment hobby can be surprisingly lucrative.

Heated floors are luxurious and affordable. We'll tell you how to select the best floor-warming system for your home.

For many homeowners, vintage tile is a prized, yet challenging aspect of their home's design. Here's what to know about...

Ever come across this type of hammer and wonder what it's for? Here's the scoop.

Rewiring a house is a major undertaking. An electrical inspector offers tips on hiring the right pro for the...

If you want basement wood flooring, choose engineered not solid wood. It looks as good as solid wood, it's easier...

Although installing cork in the basement sounds like a dicey proposition, it's actually a good idea. Cork is naturally resistant...

The good news is that there are only a few things can go wrong with holiday lights, and they're relatively...

Easily upgrade the visual impact of your tile by simply changing the color of your grout.

Laminate is an attractive option for the basement, provided you use the right kind. Play it safe by sticking to...

You need some electrical work done, but you can't decide whether to DIY or hire an electrician. Here are a...

If you're looking for a beginner wood carving project, a duck is a great place to start. Follow these steps...

The land around every house should be graded to protect the foundation from water damage. Here's how to grade a...

Grout rarely gets the attention it deserves when its time to plan a tiling project, but it's more important than...

Many people are surprised to learn winter is a good time to prune bare trees — weather permitting, of course.

If you live in a cold climate, you may need to partially drain your pool in the winter. Here's how...

If you're ready to revamp your plain brick house or fireplace but don't want to spend a lot of money,...

If you're doing a plumbing installation or repair, you'll need to buy pipe and pipe fittings. Here's some help figuring...

White bathrooms are all the rage on Pinterest, but did you know they could actually distort your reflection? Here's why.

Dovetail joints are beautiful, distinctive and strong. Here's a primer on how they work and how to incorporate them into...

Give your skills a whole new spin.

You need clamps to hold something temporarily or permanently in place. Here are some of the most useful kinds of...

Avoid sticky wooden drawers with these simple fixes.

Keep your eyes protected and your vision clear with these picks for best safety glasses on the market.

Learning these basics will help you embrace the allure of woodturning — uncovering astonishing beauty in a chunk of wood.

A life-long wood carver shares tips for getting started in this rewarding hobby. A pocket knife and a piece of...

Wood inlays don't need complexity to be beautiful. Here are some great inlay patterns perfect for beginners.

A new woodworking skill, right around the bend!