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Home Improvement

Whether you’re a seasoned handyman or a novice, here are tips on home improvement—from the very basic to the unusual! See our Household page as well for more home tips.

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Tips for a Speedy House Sale

15 simple ways to sell your house faster

7 (Better) Alternatives to Salt for Deicing Driveways

Remove ice without harming your driveway, car, plants, and pets!

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Preventing Frozen Pipes (and What To Do If They Freeze)

How to prevent and thaw frozen pipes

10 Simple Ways to Prevent Basement Flooding

Causes and Solutions for a Wet Basement

Decorating With Curtains

How Much Do You Need: Lumber and Nails

How Much Do You Need: Tile and Vinyl Flooring

How Much Do You Need: Wallpaper

Organize and Clean Your Toolbox

How to Choose and Use a Paintbrush

Choosing and Using the Right Paintbrush

Homeowner's Glossary

Maintaining Your Vinyl Siding

How to Fix Cracks in Walls

Repairing hairline cracks in drywall, plaster, concrete, brick

How to Find a Good Roofer

One-Minute Fix for Loose Cabinet Knobs and Pulls

What the Pros Know About Paint

A Brief History of the Woodstove

Learn a Few Fun Facts About the Wood-Burning Stove

How to Fix a Toilet That Leaks Around the Base

Replace The Wax Ring: Step-by-Step Photographs

Early American Fence Styles Made of Natural Materials

Natural fences made of stumps, logs, brush, stone, and plants

How Much Paint Do I Need?

How to Figure Out Paint Amounts for Walls, Ceilings, and More

How to Keep Drains from Clogging

Prevent and Clear Blocked Drains

How to Use a Hammer

The Perfect Tool for the Job!

Carpet Types and Their Uses

Repainting: Preparing the Surface

How to Repair a Hole in Your Drywall

Patching Drywall Step-by-Step