From backyard kitchens to outdoor entertainment centers, more homeowners are designing elaborate exterior living spaces that rival traditional living rooms.
Laminate countertops are attractive, affordable and you can install the material yourself.
In one weekend, you can dramatically upgrade almost any walking area – indoors and out – by resurfacing it with Terrazzo™. It’s a decorative self-priming
Framing A House When viewing a framed house before the wall coverings are installed, the building often seems complicated and to some, a daunting project.
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas How To Wire A House Electrical work, like everything else in life, can run the gamut
WiseBond™ Epoxy systems are premium commercial grade resins for woodworkers, artisans, and DIY furniture enthusiasts. This epoxy isn’t your average everyday epoxy purchased at the
Iconic Brand Turns 100 Years Old while celebrating it’s five most iconic styles – 874 Work Pant, Eisenhower Jacket, Work Shirt, Coverall, and Bib Overall
Build A Bigger and Better Deck That Lasts For Years By Toby Bostwick In a year appropriately dubbed “the year of the yard,” it is
Create a cool breeze by installing a whole house fan.
Carl Schmitzer was unhappy with boring gray patio options presented to him by his condo association. So he took matters into his own hands. Now,
By Rob Robillard Hardwoods floors offer an unrivaled sense of quality that survives home building trends and decorating fads. Hardwood flooring includes many species of
Photo Courtesy of J&W Lumber and Mendocino Forest Products If you’re thinking about installing a new patio cover for your outdoor space, you might be
Fontanot Arke` Stairs introduces the SKY030 spiral staircase. The SKY030 is manufactured in varnished steel with a particular treatment (Sendzimir process) that consists of a hot-dipped
The Greenworks 24V POWERALL™ lithium-ion platform powers over 75+ indoor & outdoor products, including lawn mowers, blowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, power tools and more! The
June is National Pollinators Month and June 21-27 is designated as “National Pollinator Week.” Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S Department
Modern stairs and railing meld with a classic Dog Trot Acadian By Bruce Cashbaugh For over 12 years, George had been planning a new home
An Outgrowth of a Manufacturer’s Online Community, This Career-Prep Initiative Deploys Webinar Classes, Scholarships and Mentoring by Industry Professionals PITTSBURGH, May 11 — “They say
Deck building and design details with 30 photos By Mark Clement My usual tack when I write an article like this is to take you
By Cassie Donnelly When you’re starting a project it can be difficult to know what supplies and tools you need. Once you make your list,
Bathroom Remodeling ABCs Since the advent of indoor plumbing, bathrooms have become the most indispensable room in the house and top the list of renovation
The new Greenworks Pro 300-Watt Battery Operated Power Inverter gives you the ability to take power where you need it to run your laptops, tv,
Using a bulky machine in a small garden is like swinging a sledgehammer on a tiny nut — a wrong tool is basically spoiling it
Featuring a wider 5-inch blade and longer11-inch shank, the scraper delivers 25 percent more material removal MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. – Bosch Power Tools, the world
Washington, D.C. – This National Safe Digging Month, the American Gas Association (AGA) is reminding Americans to ensure that their underground utility lines are
Organizers of the Modern Home Tour keep in-person events paused, but offer new way for anyone, anywhere (in the world) to enjoy modern architecture and
Finesse + Power The new Greenworks Pro 60V string trimmer is lightweight and powerful. This unit weighs 25% less than gas models and is powered
Any job worth doing should be built right the first time around; that’s why professionals choose ProWood®. We offer multiple grades of pressure treated, KDAT
Spring is here and that means it is time for all things green, and some not so green, to start growing. Do you have a plan of action and everything you need to plant, cut and grow?
A Cool shed design if your shed wants to be a tiny house—or home office, or extra bedroom–when it grows up. By Mark Clement I
An Alchemy of Art and Science What Damien Georis understands about residential construction, he learned by making wine. Damien Georis grew up in a Belgian
Add a stylish pergola to enhance your backyard. By Matt Weber Pergolas have long been popular additions to a home because they add style and
The New GROHE Essence and GROHE Eurocube Collections of Toilets and Sinks Coordinate with GROHE Faucets for Complete Bathroom Harmony GROHE, the leading global brand
New Ultra Clear Adhesive Offers a Long-Lasting Crystal Clear Bond, While New Fast Curing Gel Formula Delivers Precise Application Even on Vertical Surfaces Challenging household
Innovative self-regulating, polymer heating technology that is installed underneath flooring to deliver the future of warmth, safety, and wellness. Winter may be slowly evolving into
Quarrix® (www.Quarrix.com) proudly unveils its newest product line and expands brand – protective solutions for attics, roofs, and walls to keep homes beautiful and healthy,
Converting a Storage Room into a Bathroom, DIY Style Problem DIY influencer Sammy Pampani has turned what was once a hobby into a full-on passion
Spring is around the corner and that means it is time to get going on those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off. It also
At some point during every homeowner’s life they will be guilty of one of the original sins: coveting thy neighbor.
The new DEWALT® ATOMIC Compact Series™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 1-3/4-In. Bandsaw (DCS377) is made for fast one-handed cutting. The bandsaw is the latest to
Built to tackle any lawn care job or need, the new lineup of 2021 John Deere lawn tractors are designed to make yard work even
Powered by pro-grade 60-volt lithium-ion batteries, the new Greenworks 21-in self-propelled, battery-powered lawn mower delivers the power and performance of typical gas-powered mowers, without the noise,
Owens Corning announces its Pure Safety® High Performance Insulation has received the 2021 “Green Innovation of the Year Award” from Green Builder Magazine. Each year,
Top 10 Colorful Roofing Projects of the Past Decade Vintage Home Gets Custom Color Roof Homeowners Carol and Ray Knoff drove
Homeowners can now instantly upgrade the appearance of interior doors, windows and cased openings with the new Craftsman Crosshead from Ornamental Decorative Millwork. The one-piece
WITH DISTINCTIVE COLOR, THIS PREMIUM VERSATEX BEADBOARD TURNS A PORCH CEILING INTO A LOW-MAINTENANCE FOCAL POINT By Jason Stimis, Stimis Enterprises, LLC One of my
Fiberon and CAMO partner to offer better ways to build beautiful outdoor living spaces CAMO, the brand dedicated to creating innovative deck fasteners and tools,
DIY Installation Advice The most widely used material for deck boards is treated lumber. There is, however, a right way and wrong way to install
Homeowners Tell us What They’re Tackling in the Axiom Homefront Insights Survey Home improvement and do-it-yourself projects were in high gear last year as the
Powered by a pro-grade 60-volt lithium-ion battery, this Greenworks battery-powered blower delivers more power and performance than typical gas-powered blowers, without the noise, fumes,
Maintenance-Free Outdoor Ceiling Materials from Versatex Offer More Color, Appeal, and Performance Than Ever Responding to demand from builders, distributors and homeowners, Versatex Building
Red Devil®, a leading manufacturer of building and home repair products, has extended the deadline for its Onetime® Wallscapes Challenge. Participants now have until March
Whether you’re staying inside this winter to avoid cold weather or possible COVID infection, now is the ideal time to tackle DIY projects. Invest just
Minwax, America’s No. 1 selling brand* of interior wood stains and clears, announces their first-ever 2021 Color of the Year: Vintage Blue, a comforting organic
Bosch Power Tools, a global leader for power tools and power tool accessories, announced the release of its PROFACTOR high-powered cordless tools, powered by its
Tando®, a brand of Derby Building Products, announces Beach House Shake has been selected by Coventry Log Homes for the exterior of their “hybrid” Adirondack
Reroofing a Frank Lloyd Wright Home Racine, Wisconsin Located on the shore of Lake Michigan sits a home designed and built by Frank Lloyd
When you need to make every square foot of living or working space count, you can count on a pocket door to come to the
New, on-trend color offers the look of blackened cedar Tando®, a brand of Derby Building Products, announces new Char color as the latest addition to
When Drees Homes decided to participate in the 2020 Parade of Homes in Durham, Orange and Chatham (N.C.) Counties, they wanted to make a big
The stunningly beautiful Hoefling House in Boulder, CO should be the poster home for energy efficiency and green building in America By Ken Shallcross The
Perfect for Creating Getaways at Home In 2020, millions of people started to spend more time than ever within their property lines. As the pandemic
Bellaforté, the most affordable shake product available from DaVinci Roofscapes®, now comes in the three unique colors of the company’s Nature Crafted Collection:
A Step-by-Step DIY Guide to Building with DuPont™ Corian® By David Hugh Building your own kitchen countertops can be a very gratifying project, as they
1 TOOL + 10 CONFIGURATIONS + 1,100 lbs. BENDING FORCE = The Hardwood Wrench™ is the “Original” patented self-locking deck board straightening tool. Used to
A little change can make a BIG difference. That’s what Liz Roth discovered when she changed out her stairway’s balustrades. Roth, who is sharing her
Do-it-yourselfers who want the brilliant finish of an oil-based paint but crave the convenience of a water-based product can have the best of both worlds
As winter officially settles in and blankets much of the country in cold or harsh weather, the added moisture and freeze-thaw cycles can wreak havoc
MoistureShield®, a division of Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, introduces new Cold Brew, a warm and inviting medium-roast brown with subtle color variegation to its
Get ready to add some new sparkle throughout your home this holiday season. Easy-to-install Haute 2-in-1 Moulding from Ornamental Moulding & Millwork features the choice
We made a list and we checked it twice. Our annual list of gift ideas for the home improvement enthusiast includes tools and gadgets galore
By Matt Daigle While it’s not a common occurrence, skylights do fail. Flashing around the outside can come loose, seals can dry rot, and glass
By Rob Robillard “Shake” things up with a classically styled peg rail that offers both form and function. The Shakers, known for building their furniture
Red Devil®, a leading manufacturer of caulks, sealants, and painter’s hand tools, announces the Onetime® Wallscapes Challenge, which launches Nov. 1, 2020. “I love using
“Dude!!!!! Its a beast!” -This customer review is 100% accurate when talking about the new Greenworks Pro 60V 16″ chainsaw. When a large tree branch
Will 2020 ever end? That’s the question on the minds of many people who are tired of politics, quarantining and wearing
Deckorators®, a leading manufacturer of composite decking, deck railing, balusters, post caps and related products, will feature new-for-2021 products for deck builders at the virtual
This classic mantel features an arched frieze and can be built using basic carpentry skills.
Easy DIY Upgrade for the Modern Bathroom GROHE, the leading global brand for bath and kitchen water solutions, introduces the GROHE Rainshower 310 SmartConnectTM shower
Tuck your washer and dryer behind Johnson’s 138FB Sliding Bypass Door Hardware. Now you can create a sleek alternative to your laundry room without sacrificing
By Monte Burch With the beginning of fall weather comes that much dreaded annual chore—winterizing your home. Many of these chores are ignored, but a
Throughout North America, homeowners are making changes to their living spaces. With minimal investment and just a weekend of time, many of those people are
Professional painting results come from careful planning and prep work. DIY’ers should take a cue from the pros and think through every phase of the
The new ColorReader EZ, a pocket-sized color identification and matching tool for DIY-ers, makes it a breeze to identify the colors of everyday objects or
Novik, a brand of Derby Building Products, has introduced new Artisan Cut within the NovikStone product line. Delivering authentic, unmatched natural stone looks, Novik’s Artisan
Before the winter snows arrive, homeowners can take time now, during the early autumn weeks, to tackle much-needed do-it-yourself projects around the house. For those
Tando®, a brand of Derby Building Products, announces Beach House Shake’s Atlantica has been named a Top 100 Product for 2020 by Professional Remodeler magazine.
Cabot’s popular Australian Timber Oil® is now available in a convenient aerosol spray can, protecting and beautifying outdoor furniture and other hard-to-stain wooden surfaces faster
Tired of repairing holes in drywall and having to wait hours, or even days, to complete the job? It’s such a hassle, oftentimes homeowners simply
New Crescent Pipe Wrenches Grip and Turn from the Tough Angles Plumbers Frequently Face Most plumbers would agree that you rarely get a nice, clean,
DIY projects are booming like never before, as home and building supply centers see unprecedented growth, especially in outdoor living products. Many DIYers and homeowners
Titebond® DuraMaster™ – the first elastomeric sealant with 100% joint movement. This revolutionary sealant goes BEYOND stretch, as the FIRST Class 100/50 water-based, elastomeric sealant.
by Kathy Ziprik Forget about man caves and she sheds. This year, with so many people quarantined at home, a popular home improvement project is
Sleek and graceful, stairways replicating waterfalls by using Metal Panel Systems are one of the hottest trends in the building industry. Designed with a flowing
For homeowner Jaclyn Dryden, the magic of moulding involves her secret weapon: corner and plinth blocks. Using these decorative blocks enables Dryden and other DIYers
By Belinda Remley During the early 1970s in suburban Chicago, homeowners were introduced to Wolmanized® pressure treated wood during a test market to see if
Known for innovation that helps contractors build a better deck, CAMO® has added to their offering with a new clip for metal framing. The CAMO
Lindsey Wiese knew exactly what she wanted to do with her garage after moving into her new Austin, Texas home. Before household boxes, bikes and
Cable railing has become one of the fastest‑growing trends in outdoor living design, and for good reason. Homeowners want cleaner sightlines, modern aesthetics, and materials that don’t require constant upkeep. Builders want systems that install cleanly, tension reliably, and hold up to weather without callbacks. DeckWise Cable Rail Kits hit that sweet spot by combining […]
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