Building & Installing

Follow these steps to size a granite slab or tiles to a perfect fit for your new countertop or backsplash.

Uneasy about using treated lumber for your outdoor projects? Learning a few important facts about this type of wood will help you use it wisely.

Learn how to cut clear acrylic sheets—ideal for shelves, tabletops, and picture frames—so you’ll get accurate cuts and smooth, attractive edges every time.

Take the time to get estimates and check references before you hire a general contractor.

Instead of spending thousands on a fancy backyard play area, spend this weekend building your own swing set! Your kids will definitely thank you later, if you can get them to take a break from swinging.

Though they may be side-by-side in the same aisle at your home improvement store, they aren’t interchangeable. Determine which works better in your project by weighing these key differences.

Looking to build a shelter for some fine feathered friends? These egg-cellent coop designs are so stylish that you may soon want to move into your backyard.

Learning how to cut your own brick opens up a world of home improvement opportunities. Thanks to today’s technologies, cutting brick for back yard patios and other outdoor projects has never been easier.

Is screening in a porch inexpensive, and can you DIY the job? Learn what’s involved in creating a bug-free zone that brings the indoors outside.

Insulation technology strengthens modular homes as consumer seek healthy homes with resale value.