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So you’ve decided to sell your home. Maybe you’re looking for a bigger or smaller house, or you’ve decided to move closer to family, or you want to be a little closer to work to shorten that [...]

A well-built foundation can last decades without showing any obvious signs of wear or tear. But a well-built foundation can just as easily undergo stress within the first couple years. External [...]

Weatherproofing Your Home – Windows and Doors | PlanItDIY

Fall is one of the best times to improve your lawn, trees, shrubs, and garden. The basic maintenance you do during this “second spring” after summer will pay off in healthier growth [...]

Build a simple, strong workbench made entirely from 2x4s. It’s inexpensive (less than $100) and takes only about four hours to build. By the DIY experts of The Family Handyman Magazine Step [...]

With my recent move, I found myself in organization and cleanup mode.  One of the things I was trying to pay special attention to was what I could possibly do with the items I would normally [...]

There is nothing worse than coming home to a plumbing disaster complete with soaked floors and ruined possessions. However, by combining a few DIY tips with calling a plumber for regular [...]

Electricity is both your friend and foe, depending on whether you know how to control it and protect yourself from electrical hazards. It is not an uncommon thing to hear that someone had an [...]

Gutter Protection: Protect Your Home this Winter You may only think about your gutters when the leaves begin to fall, but have you given any thought to their importance during the winter months? [...]