Building & Installing

The basics of wood wall framing will help you construct a wall, and they’ll also help you succeed with other home improvement projects.

Greet guests with a chipper “Hello!” right at the door when you adorn your entrance with this simple and sunny DIY welcome mat.

Though both are undeniably strong and durable, stainless and galvanized steel each have vulnerabilities that make one or the other a more suitable choice, depending on the application.

Give your cat a taste of the outdoors with one of these ten catio plans—all of which cost $10 or less.

When shopping for hardwood flooring, knowing the different options and their effect on price can keep homeowners within their budget. Hardwood flooring cost typically runs from $2,481 to $7,026, with $4,721 as the national average.

To get a smooth, paint-worthy surface without the dust of dry sanding, follow these pro-tested tips.

Having your dryer properly vented is crucial in keeping the appliance operating effectively and avoiding the risk of fire or water damage to your home. Fortunately, installing a dryer vent is easy to do.

If you’d like to provide the family dog or cat with more access, consider whether installing a pet door is the right project for your home.

Have you just moved, or lost your keys? Swapping out a door lock—and making sure that strangers don’t have access to your home—is a task that you can easily do yourself.

For less than $20 I was able to make a water-resistant AC venting solution for my casement window.