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Your Home's Spring Tune-Up
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (505+ words) A little love and care will erase any winter damage while prepping the house for summer temperatures. Your Home's Spring Tune-Up The first buds of spring are good for the heart and the home. They also mean that it's time…...
Gain Storage Space With More Shelving
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (474+ words) To simplify things, you can buy complete kits with the shelving and anchors included. Gain Storage Space With More Shelving Dear James: We could use more storage space, so we plan to install shelving on the utility room walls. What…...
Paint Laminate Cabinets
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (535+ words) This budget facelift takes more time than money because the project involves more than one application and drying time in between. Transform old laminate kitchen cabinets with a coat of paint, and you'll be surprised at their new look and…...
Replace Worn Carpet With Laminate
2+ week, 1+ day ago (503+ words) With the proper tools and instructions, laminate flooring can be installed by anyone with reasonable do-it-yourself skills. Replace Worn Carpet With Laminate Dear James: With my active family, the living room carpeting is badly worn. I want to replace it…...
Ask Angi: What Home Improvements Should I Not DIY?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (472+ words) Electrical work is one of the biggest areas where hiring a skilled pro is usually the smartest move. Ask Angi: What Home Improvements Should I Not DIY? Home improvement shows and online tutorials have made DIY projects more popular than…...
Repair Textured Drywall
3+ week, 2+ day ago (551+ words) A textured wall surface is an attractive finish, but making a repair to the surface can be tricky. The finish, also called a "knockdown finish," is random, so it's not easy to replicate the surface texture to match when the…...
10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (328+ words) Keeping yourself informed can make the experience of getting a mortgage much smoother 10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid Buying your first home can be thrilling, but it can also be stressful. After all, it's likely one of the most impactful…...
Can Sustainable Home Design and Tech Lower My Home Costs?
4+ week, 2+ day ago (499+ words) One of the biggest shifts we're seeing is homeowners starting with efficiency before aesthetics. Can Sustainable Home Design and Tech Lower My Home Costs? Sustainable home upgrades aren't just about helping the environment anymore'they're about controlling your monthly expenses. According…...
How to Paint Like a Professional
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (471+ words) The right paint can transform a home, and it starts with understanding the differences between latex, oil-based, and acrylic options. How to Paint Like a Professional Painting is a chance to make a home look new again. Exterior paint improves…...
Ask the Builder: The Ugly Truth About Your Heating and Cooling System
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (111+ words) Are there days in the winter when your heating system can't provide the heat you need to keep you comfortable? Ask the Builder: The Ugly Truth About Your Heating and Cooling System Tell the truth. Are there days in the…...