Home Interiors

Frozen water supply pipes are bad enough, but a frozen sewage or drain line can be much worse. When wastewater…

Every home has dark spots. Sometimes it’s a hallway, sometimes it’s a bathroom, sometimes it’s the space over a kitchen…

The term “passive house” refers to a certain style of building that uses far less energy than an ordinary home,…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, urges homeowners to maintain their oil tank heating systems and avoid an environmental mess and…

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains an alternative option to completely replacing hot water pipes when pinhole leaks appear in…

In most homes connected to a municipal sewer system, a backwater valve is a smart upgrade because it allows sewage…

Tank-style water heaters can do more than just produce domestic hot water. The right kind can also be the…

If you’re concerned about the taste, smell, or safety of your drinking water, home water filtration systems can make a…

Features of Good Tiny House Plans Not all tiny house plans are equally livable. Some look clever on paper but…

Key Takeaways A marketing email making the rounds lately claims that wooden cutting boards are “a bacteria and mold nightmare,”…

Got a crack in your concrete basement wall? Filling the gap is only part of the job. A good repair…

Home improvement matters for reasons that go beyond repairs, upgrades, and property value. At its best, it helps turn the…

Learn whether drywall should be installed vertically or horizontally in a basement, why horizontal hanging is usually better, and how…

Unventilated attics can work well when built properly, especially when spray foam or insulated panels are used to prevent air…

Summer is the season you’re most likely to refinish outdoor trim, door frames, window sashes and finickity woodwork of all…

Read the good news story of a young family who’s lifelong winter illness went away with the push of one…

If you want to make an attic truly useful, access matters. That’s often the biggest challenge. A full staircase takes…

Free Download: Home Standby Generator Buyer’s Guide Thinking about installing a standby generator? This guide walks you through the key…

Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation. That’s because winter presents the greatest…

Some new homes and renovations are great, and some are crummy. The difference often comes down to the quality of…

Rooms built above unheated garages often suffer from cold floors during winter. Even when insulation is installed between the floor…