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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

How to Repair and Replace Window and Door Screens

Very soon now, the warmer, milder weather of spring will motivate us to open windows and doors and feel the fresh air. This goes for flies and insects, too –and it doesn’t take much of a hole in a …

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

What Is the Average Cost to Replace a Roof?

Several variables factor into the cost of a new roof, including the size and pitch, as well as the materials and roof type; be it metal, asphalt, tile or slate.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

How to Replace or Revamp Your Garage Doors

Boost curb appeal and maybe even security with new garage doors. Find out cost ranges and other important details here

Heating Considerations When Remodeling an Old Home

Considering a property for a rehab? Here are some things to consider for heating a home for many old houses that may have gravity heating systems.

Your Radiant Heating System: 5 Things You're Really Going To Like

Many homeowners also think a radiant heating system can only be installed in new construction, but a radiant heating system can be installed under tile, carpet and wood floors, as well as in walls and ceilings.

How Garage Door Installation Works

If you've installed a replacement door or two around your home, it seems pretty simple -- all it takes is tightening a couple of screws and you're done. Installing the largest door in your house, however, is not quite so simple.

Sponsor spotlight: How to plan for a hassle-free home addition

One of the benefits of home ownership is the ability to customize and improve your living space to fit your needs. If your family is growing or if you need a little extra space, you may be thinking about a home addition. An addition can be a single room built onto the side of a...

How to Know If You Should Renovate Your Home or Start from Scratch

When Home Remodeling Pays Off (or Not)

Homeowners preparing to sell can find themselves between a rock and a hard place: Pouring money into renovations

Getting the details right: Door & window openings (interior)

When buying new doors & windows (for either new or remodeling) most manufacturers generally require a rough opening size 1/2″ larger than the actual unit size. This requirement is just in case things are not perfectly square or plumb. So how should one finish it off after the unit is installed (fiberglass / foam/ who cares), what happens if the opening is oversized, what about caulking the trim afterwardsMake sure the unit is centered:When installing a door in an opening one…

Remodeling Safety: The Dangers of DIY Home Remodeling

Construction is an extremely dangerous field that can lead to serious injuries — even fatalities. In fact, 15 out of every 100,000 construction workers die as a result of construction-related accidents. Though the dangers are certainly amplified in industrial settings, do-it-yourself home construction and renovation jobs can lead to life-altering...