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How to: Replace a Wax Ring

Have a leaking toilet? Fixing it is easier than you think. Watch our easy solution to a leaky toilet in 60 Simple Seconds. Finding water all over your bathroom floor from a leaky toilet is never a good...

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Cleaning Sanded Grout

Clean your bathroom grout to get your bathroom looking tiptop. In this episode of 60 Simple Seconds, homemade grout cleaner is an effective way to do this dirty job dirt cheap.   Is dirty grout...

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Sealing Sanded Grout

The final step in most ceramic tile projects is to seal the sanded grout. Unsealed grout gets stained and dirty, moldy and mildewed. This simple home maintenance task should be performed every six or...

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Consumer Salvage and Reuse Tips from an Industrial Demolition Contractor

Almost 40% of the waste that accumulates in landfills comes from demolition and construction debris. Learn how to salvage and reuse from the pros.

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Create the Illusion of Above-Ground Space

Make your basement feel like it's above grade with these helpful tips.

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Low-Tech Home Security

Follow these simple, low-tech tips to keep your home safe from burglars this summer.

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Storm Readiness and Repair: Preparing for the Next Flood

Our simple guide to flood preparation tells you about flood insurance, emergency kits, ways to protect your family and property before a flood, and tips on evacuation.

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Home Cooling 101

This summer, remember these basics of home cooling and beat the heat without breaking the bank.

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House Hunting: The Just Right Home

Marianne Cusato, influential designer and author of “The Just Right Home,” weighs in on how to make this difficult decision and find the perfect place for you.

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Residential Water Usage Guidelines

No household can function without a good, steady source of clean water. Many households needlessly waste significant amounts of water, leading to not only an impact on the environment but on our...

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Drees Homes Partners with Simonton Windows on Top-Quality Homes

Visitors to The Jayden show home in the Triple Crown community of Cincinnati found exciting style and design surprises in every room during the 2013 Homefest sponsored by the Home Builders Association...

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Storm Readiness and Repair: Better Siding Can Protect Your Property

Maria and Chris Defiore are both architects and designed and built their home in Old Lyme, Connecticut. As a result, they have a unique perspective regarding the importance of choosing the right...

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Roof Envy

Oklahoma homeowner Terri Underhill was jealous. After seeing her neighbor's new DaVinci Roofscapes polymer slate roof she had a bad case of "roof envy"—and she knew what had to be done.

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Homeowner's Guide: Carpet vs. Wood Floors

Sometimes choosing between laying wood flooring or carpet is a practical choice, while at other times it is a question of aesthetics. You must evaluate the pros and cons of both wood and carpet – we’ve...

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Small Space Solutions: Storage Tips

Small living spaces offer real benefits: small homes reduce your cost of living in terms of rent or mortgage and are easier to clean and maintain. However, smaller living spaces come with a set of...

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Top 10 Ways to Stay Warmer This Winter

Upgrade your home’s insulation and air-seal gaps and cracks sooner rather than later. This is one home improvement that will pay for itself relatively quickly and then continue to generate savings for...

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Beating the Freeze: Keep Your Home Warmer in Cold Weather

This winter saw some incredible winter storms, with temperatures reaching record lows all across the country. In some places, power outages were common, making the need for a home that can cope when...

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5 Surprising (and Surprisingly Easy) DIY Security Ideas

Home security comes in many different shapes and forms. Many homeowners opt for traditional security companies that offer comprehensive home protection, backed by professional alarm monitoring....

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