Home inspectors keep circling the same problem in their reports: improvised electrical work that looks clever at first glance ...

Suffering from no hot water? It may not be a hard problem to fix. If you have an electric water heater that’s not working properly, there are several possible reasons—and many of them have relatively ...

There are some household repairs that are so simple, even the pros feel bad about charging for them (really!). Many of these plumbing, heating, electrical, air conditioning, and appliance repairs are ...

There are countless reasons why working on a DIY project can prove beneficial — it's a great way to pass the time, build your confidence, stoke your creativity, and foster self-reliance by helping you ...

HANGING WALLPAPER | The verdict: Hire a pro. | The challenge of hanging wallpaper is keeping it straight and matching up the patterns correctly. Sometimes bubbling can occur, and that strip of paper ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...