colorful patio furniture on wooden deck

Home Improvement Ideas

We have the best home improvement projects, expert advice, and DIY home improvement ideas for your home. Whether you want to customize a basic builder design, renovate an old home, or learn how to remodel a kitchen or a bathroom, you can create your dream home with smart planning and the right home improvement contractors.
Flathead screwdriver installing an outlet
8 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them
Minimalist basement
How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement?
ring video doorbell
5 Home Security Essentials for Peace of Mind
home backup generator
Considering a Generator? It Could Boost Your Home's Value
a small modern white house with a green door and a wire fence
5 Home Maintenance Tasks for First-Time Buyers to Complete After Moving In
smart plug on wood surface
What Is a Smart Plug? 4 Ways to Use Them Around the Home
home generator
How to Safely Use a Generator During a Power Outage
furnace and water heater in basement
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Furnace?
ceiling crack
How to Fix Ceiling Cracks
solar panels on house
3 Energy-Conservation Upgrades That Can Increase Home Value
white toilet in bathroom with shiplap walls
How to Replace a Toilet
damaged roof shingles over leaking roof
How to Fix a Roof Leak
moving house on highway with truck
How Much Does It Cost to Move a House? Real Estate Experts Weigh In
horizontal plank wooden fence in backyard
9 Types of Wood Fences to Consider for Your Yard
warm lamp on at night in living room
Soft White vs. Warm White vs. Daylight Bulbs: How to Choose the Right Lighting
Staircase mirror gallery
25 Stair Runner Ideas That Deliver Function and Flair
using a carpenter's level to level a yard
How to Level a Yard by Removing Bumps and Divots
whole-house water filtration system
What Is a Whole-House Water Filter, and Do I Need One?
window screen removal in home
How to Remove Window Screens
bathtub drain stopper with water
How to Remove a Bathtub Drain Stopper
ice melt on brick paver sidewalk
How to Use Ice Melt to Safely Clear Your Home's Walkways
Neutral tone living room
You Should Be Removing Your Window Screens Every Winter—Here's Why
person using an angle grinder to cut pavers
How to Cut Pavers for All Your Outdoor Projects
ice dams on roof of home
How to Prevent and Remove Ice Dams from Your Roof
residential neighborhood homes with HOA
What an HOA Can—and Can't—Make Rules About
pressure washer or power washer on patio
How to Winterize a Pressure Washer
hvac air conditioner outside home
What Is HVAC? How Home Ventilation Systems Work
wire strippers being used to strip wires
How to Use a Wire Stripper
tape measure or measuring tape and pencil on wood boards
How to Read a Tape Measure Quickly and Accurately
hand plane being used on carpentry project
How to Use a Hand Plane
Door monitor from IKEA
IKEA Can Now Make Your Home Safer, Too, with Its New Line of Security Sensors
home foundation construction site
9 Types of Foundations and the Pros and Cons of Each
shipping container home
Shipping Container Homes Are the Green Building Material You Should Know
miter saw
How to Use a Miter Saw
outdoor christmas tree with colorful lights in front yard of home
How to Hang Lights on Tall Outdoor Trees
house hvac air conditioner outside with snow in the winter
Complete These 8 HVAC Maintenance Tasks Before Cold Weather Arrives
hand installing smoke detector
How and When to Test Your Smoke Detectors
home hot water heater tank
Gas vs. Electric Water Heater: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home
home winter preparedness kit
30 Things You Should Have on Hand for Inclement Winter Weather
A screened-in porch with a stone fireplace and chairs
How to Winterize Your Screened-In Porch in 5 Easy Steps
living room with piano and coffered ceiling
What Is a Coffered Ceiling?
radiator home heating system
6 Types of Heating Systems and How to Choose One for Your Home
flushing water heater with hose attachment
How to Flush a Water Heater
shower floor with bathtub
How to Get Rid of Pesky Shower Drain Smells
bathroom sink with sink stopper
How to Remove a Sink Stopper for Easy Cleaning
white kitchen with stainless steel fridge and wood floors
How Long Does a Fridge Last? Plus Signs It's Time for a New One
hand adjusting thermostat temperature in home
What Is the Ideal House Temperature? Thermostat Settings for Each Season
a close up of a stainless steel refrigerator
Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water? Plus How to Fix It
built-in hot tub jacuzzi near outdoor pool
How to Winterize a Hot Tub
black kitchen cabinetry
How to Choose the Best Refrigerator for Your Family
little free library
How to Add a Little Free Library to Your Front Yard
a screened in porch with lots of greenery outside and wicker furniture
The Best Porch Paint Colors
Furniture and fireplace on a deck
I’m a Home Editor Who Refinished My Deck This Weekend—Here’s What I Wish I’d Done Differently
Chair with cushions on porch outside house
10 Haint Blue Paint Colors for a Charming Front Porch
stainless steel refrigerator in traditional kitchen with blue cabinets
7 Must-Do Fridge Maintenance Tasks for a Lower Electric Bill
Front landscaping in front of house with garage and driveway
How Long Do Roofs Last? Plus How to Prolong Its Lifespan
Many type and various metal wrench such as combination spanner and adjustable wrench etc. hanging on storage board
15 Essential Types of Wrenches Every Homeowner Should Know
HVAC air conditioning units outdoors by brick home
Air Conditioner Not Cooling? 7 Potential Causes (and Fixes)
white painted house exterior with black trim
The Better Buy
English Kitchen with rustic beamed vaulted ceiling, rich green cabinetry, cream colored wall tile, gray tile floors and butcher block countertops
10 Things to Know Before Installing Heated Floors
HVAC air conditioner AC unit outside of home
Why Is My Air Conditioner Blowing Hot Air? 7 Potential Causes (and Fixes)
person opening paint can
How Long Does Paint Last? 6 Signs It's Time to Toss
bricklayer cementing repairs on exterior house wall
What Is Tuckpointing? Everything You Need to Know