3+ hour, 26+ min ago  (97+ words) Doing a bit of research before your contractors start working will increase your chances of getting the job done right significantly. Ask the Builder: Please Stop Hoping Your Contractor Is Doing the Job Right This column is all about misplaced…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (168+ words) Installing window insulation film is an ideal job for a first-time do-it-yourselfer because it's easy to do and requires so few tools. Weatherproof an Old Window Seal up a drafty window and keep your energy bills under control with an…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago  (54+ words) Proper attic insulation will keep a home comfortable in every season. From Drafty to Cozy: DIY Attic Insulation If there's no insulation at all (uncommon, but not unheard of), it's a matter of sealing things up and selecting the best…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (185+ words) The right smart appliance can make life easier, whether it's a refrigerator that tracks groceries or a washing machine that texts when laundry is done. Smart Appliance Savvy: Improving Convenience, Control, and Efficiency Smart appliances are intended to integrate seamlessly…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (47+ words) Ask Angi: Should I Repair or Replace Appliances? What to Know About Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners Garlic and Herb Salmon on Creamy Spinach With Pimento Couscous I Dreamed About Homeownership for Years. The Reality Isn't What I Expected…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (140+ words) Ask the Builder: Interior Lights That Wow It's very hard to keep up with all of the improvements in building materials and products. Thousands of new things hit the marketplace each year. You need to focus on just one or…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (74+ words) Let's Talk About Lighting Decades have gone by since our cities, towns, and houses were lit by humane colors and technologies. It's true that I would like to go back to lanterns fueled by whale oil. I wasn't around for…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (643+ words) As the temperature cools here in Texas, I get to use one of my favorite possessions'something I truly cherish: my wood cook stove. I never would have spent the money on a wood cook stove myself. But when my grandmother…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (214+ words) I'm going to share a few tips in this column that should save you many hundreds of dollars. Ask the Builder: How to Avoid Expensive Service Calls I don't know of a living person that looks forward to an expensive…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (113+ words) To increase your home's value, start by reducing the amount of stuff inside it. 8 Ways to Increase Your Home's Value The value of your home can increase or decrease for a variety of reasons. Some variables are out of your…...