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...
View ArticleCleaning 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...
View ArticleSealing 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...
View ArticleConsumer 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.
View ArticleCreate the Illusion of Above-Ground Space
Make your basement feel like it's above grade with these helpful tips.
View ArticleLow-Tech Home Security
Follow these simple, low-tech tips to keep your home safe from burglars this summer.
View ArticleStorm 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.
View ArticleHome Cooling 101
This summer, remember these basics of home cooling and beat the heat without breaking the bank.
View ArticleHouse 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.
View ArticleResidential 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...
View ArticleDrees 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...
View ArticleStorm 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...
View ArticleRoof 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.
View ArticleHomeowner'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...
View ArticleSmall 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...
View ArticleTop 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...
View ArticleBeating 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...
View Article5 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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