By Matt Weber Mosaic tile is a combination of tiny colored tiles called “tesserae” that can be used to create a pictorial or geometrical design
Simple Steps for Improving Energy Efficiency & Lowering Energy Bills
With the U.S. Department of Energy estimating Americans will spend 20 to 25 percent more in heating costs this year, whether using oil, natural gas
Install a snap-together porcelain tile floor with radiant heat—in a single weekend.
Using ceramic tile is an inexpensive and quick way to update your kitchen counter tops.
Now that the cold weather is upon us, why not spend some time organizing indoor spaces that have been overlooked during the warm summer
Lookin’ Snappy: Snap-Together Garage Floor Tile is quick and Easy to Install.
NARI remodelers help homeowners transform their extra spaces into enjoyable, multi-purpose living areas
Protect the look of interior brick walls.
Add comfort and beauty to your deck with lighting, fans and electrical outlets.
Five Fall Fix-Ups to Create Gorgeous, Green Grass for Spring
Window and door replacements are among the most common home remodeling projects. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), window replacements total 44
If you’re looking to dress up an ordinary room, think about installing crown molding (also spelled moulding). Very few additions make a visual
“To line with boards or paneling,” is how Mr. Webster describes wainscot. Doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Wainscot, however, can add excitement and set
If your toilet, or water closet, is old or in need of repair, you may find it’s cheaper to install a new one than to
Although showers laden with ceramic tile look great, leaks are an inevitable fact of life. You can’t assume your shower floor is waterproof just because
A split-circuit receptacle, as the name suggests, has a different power source for each plug-in outlet. You can identify a split-circuit receptacle because the connecting
A friend of ours here at the EHT headquarters decided he wanted a new hardwood floor, but wasn’t excited about the hassle of installation or
That’s right inside. It may sound crazy, but unexpected, out-of-the-ordinary challenges are what make it Extreme How-To. After researching and talking to a number
Nothing sets the décor of a room like wallpaper, or the more correct term, wallcovering. Wallcovering is available in a myriad of colors, patterns, and
Not many years ago we were marveling at marble vanity and granite kitchen countertops in those put-on-the-booties tour houses. Today the availability of quarried, dimensional
“Antiquing” is a special cabinet or furniture finishing technique that can enhance the look of a bland surface by artificially aging the wood. The
Ceiling fans are both functional and decorative. They are particularly useful in the summer, since they effectively reduce energy usage while creating a cool breeze.
Cabinets are usually the most prominent feature of a kitchen and greatly determine the room’s overall décor. Peeling paint, nicks and scratches, or
Hanging window treatments is one of the simplest décorating projects you can undertake. But the payoff from dressing up an ordinary window with a little
After buying a house, it’s common for new homeowners to update the interior with a fresh coat of paint. Color and décor help give the
Books, books and more books — we’ve had that problem for years. Books stored in boxes in the closet, books in the attic and
Brick patios, walks and garden terraces are some of the easiest-to-build home projects. They not only create a pleasurable outdoor space, but also add to
My mom wanted a patio. She wanted a nice, shady place beside her house to relax, read, sip lemonade and host the occasional barbecue. This
Is it about time you did something about that old kitchen faucet—the one that goes drip, drip, drip and leaks a constant stream of water?
Yards are like people, they come in all shapes and sizes. Some folks are fit, others are flabby. Some yards are flat, others are
By Dave Barnes Unlock the secrets the pros use to create a beautiful, long-lasting finish by doing it right the first time.
Accommodate More Than One Cook (Kitchen) Sure, improving your kitchen by upfitting it with the latest appliances can add value to your home;
While pewter bowls, flatware, chaffing dishes, and hand painted trays may make up an entertainer’s dreams, those visions can seem more like a nightmare when
Build a simple firepit in a weekend and add ambience to your backyard. Find inspiration here, and then follow our step-by-step guidelines to create
A couple of weeks ago, I had mountains of tools and boxes piled precariously on a couple of undersized shelves. I inadvertently managed to knock
Retired art teacher Marsha Graham loves the southwestern look of the ceramic tile floors in her Arizona home and wanted something similar in her Oregon
Decks are some of the most popular homeowner projects. They can be a small extension off a family room, bedroom or dining area; or they
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How to Clear the Clogs when the Plumbing Backs Up
A router is not only an extremely versatile shop tool, it can almost do magic. Routers can be hand-held, or permanently fixed in a router
Q. I have hardwoods throughout the entire second floor of my home. In one area beneath the dining room table you can see bare wood.
Q: Is there any special wiring required to replace a regular electrical switch with a dimmer switch? A: Typical residential dimmer switch needs no
Q: We installed a new carpet with a thicker pile than the old. Now we have a bi-fold door that sticks against the carpet. What’s
Ohio Christmas tree farmer does it himself with advanced retaining wall technology.
Add the look of Old World brick in a quarter of the time of traditional construction.
Here’s a case study of a bathroom remodel from re-caulking to radiant heat floors.
When it’s time to paint, don’t coat the wallpaper—remove it.
Q. How do laminated or “architectural” roof shingles differ from standard three-tab asphalt shingles? A. Laminated asphalt shingles, also called three-dimensional shingles or architectural
Q. My house has a cement block foundation, and I’d like to dress up the painted block with a stucco-like product. Any advice on what
Q. I’d like to paint some old cabinets in the garage. I’d like to use latex but don’t want to prime unnecessarily. How do I
I have a 30-year old home and I’m seeing some signs of moisture on the block foundation wall in my below-grade basement. Will painting the
Q. Our household plumbing is having drainage problems, and I’m not sure why. How do you determine if the problem is the septic tank and
Q. My ceiling fan is only 3 months old but has developed a constant rattle. I think the problem is with screws that wiggle loose
Q. We have an expensive lawn chair that my son managed to break. It’s a cast metal chair, and the hand rest is broken away
Q. We bought a house with an automatic garage door opener. But the door never opens far enough. Is it broken, or can I adjust
I’d like to install a new bathroom in my basement, but there are no existing drain lines in the foundation slab. Are there any other
Q. I noticed only three of the six screws that hold my kitchen cabinets on the wall are anchored in a stud. The other three
Q. My wife and I are having granite countertops installed. First, we need some shim work completed, and the guy doing the shimming said the
Q. I’ve heard of using an ultraviolet light to keep the air clean in my HVAC system. How does this work? A. Ultraviolet rays are
Q. I’m thinking of adding a room addition to my house, but how can I match the existing brick? A. A brick’s color comes
Q. What’s wrong with my garage door opener? The automatic opener was installed by the previous owner. It worked fine for a couple of weeks,
Q. The caulk in my bathroom keeps developing black mold. I keep bleaching it, but the mold comes back. Is there any better way to
Q. A few mice have found their way into my house, and they’re freaking out my wife. How can I keep them out? A.
Q. I’m tiling a countertop backsplash, but once the tile is in place the electrical outlets will be too far recessed to replace the switchplates.
Get a grip on the latest clamp innovations.
By providing a continuous blanket of insulation over the home, insulated vinyl siding can reduce energy consumption by as much as 20 percent.
If there is one room in the home that benefits the most from organization, it’s the kitchen. That’s where the most work is done
Enhance a bedroom by creating custom built-in closets from stock cabinets.
Felt gaskets on ceramic grills like the Primo Grill or The Big Green Egg should be replaced annually or when damaged. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to handle this task.
Tips & Tricks from Environmental Interior & Landscape Designer, Alegre Ramos
Nearly 70 Percent of Homeowners Upgrade Fireplaces for Energy Efficiency With energy costs on the forefront of everyone’s mind, it’s clear why 69 percent of
 NOVEMBER 7, 2008 – La Mirada, Calif. – Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories and member of the Power
MILLS RIVER, N.C. – On the exterior of the home there are plenty of opportunities to make upgrades that help increase the curb appeal of
Wood handles often break from wear, but just as frequently from striking errors.
Coping inside corners conceals unsightly joints.
There’s no reason to have a room if you’re not going to have crown in it.
Here are step-by-step instructions for building a wooden stool for your home bar or kitchen diner. It’s always handy to have extra seating for when
(TACOMA) – APA worked closely with allied industry groups to expand bracing options for builders using wood structural panels and produced the single largest increase
My old college roommate is the type of guy who gets all the luck. I mean, if he slipped and fell, he’d probably land in
Using Lumberjack Tools tenon cutters, we make tables from available logs and it only takes an afternoon to build two rustic tables that are ready for finishing
Understanding the Evolution of Blade Technology
From painting and cabinet repair to new floors and countertops.
The first step in ensuring that your work footwear will perform well over time is selecting a comfortable, quality product. After purchase, preparing your boots
Thinking About Footwear Safety May Save Your Next Home Improvement Project From Disaster
A bedroom remodel is fairly fundamental. Most everyone has done something to the bedroom to make it their own, whether it’s as simple as a
Create an outdoor kitchen for your next neighborhood get-together.
For your home project headquarters, organization is the key to success.
A step-by-step guide to repairing a concrete walkway.
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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