Home Improvement

A simple laundry chute between the bathroom and a closet keeps old clothes out of sight and out of the way. A simple laundry chute between two rooms — usually between a bathroom and a closet, for instance — helps prevent dirty clothes from piling up and keeps them out of sight. …

Working on plumbing problems inside a sink cabinet can be a real pain — literally! Here’s a comfortable solution that won’t cost you a penny. If you’ve ever had to work inside a sink cabinet, you know it can be a real pain. And that’s not just because light plumbing problems …

There are two common reasons a toilet won’t stop running. Fortunately, both of them are easy to fix. So, here’s how to go about repairing a toilet to keep it from running. Replace a Running Toilet’s Tank Flapper If the rubber flapper at the bottom of the toilet tank is …

Buying a house always comes with risk. These simple tips can help first-time homebuyers even before they make an offer and spend money on an inspector. (DepositPhotos) Buying a house naturally comes with risk, and hiring a qualified home inspector is the best way to lower your chances of buying …

Previous articleCustom Build Your Own Shoe Rack Backed by his 40-year remodeling career, Danny served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a decade. His extensive hands-on experience and understanding of the industry make him the go-to source for all …

A water heater is a home appliance that you cannot absolutely manage without because you need hot water for almost everything. If it goes out of order, you can imagine life coming to a standstill. Wouldn’t it be better to invest in regular maintenance rather than waiting for something to …

Fertilizing your lawn properly can give it the nutrients it needs to grow strong and healthy and be resistant to disease and weeds. But doing it wrong can burn and kill your grass and leave what remains more vulnerable to pathogens and parasites. How can you make sure that your …

Wood isn’t your only choice when fixing the trim around your home. Just as wood is easily painted, trimmed, cut and installed, the same is true for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). However, PVC  won’t crack or shrink and swell as much as wood does. You can use PVC for: Window and …

You can still install crown molding around a high heating and cooling register. On this Week’s Podcast: Adding Crown Molding Around Registers When it comes to interior design, it’s all in the details. That’s why so many homeowners install crown molding as an elegant transition between the ceiling and the …