research and planning Best Tech Gifts to Enhance Any Home With the ever-growing internet-of-things and constant flow of emerging technologies, there are plenty of tech gifts on the market for every…
maintenance and care How to Increase the Energy Efficiency of a Fireplace How to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Fireplace Fireplaces generate a lot of heat — when you’re standing right in front of…
Other Home Projects Ask an Expert: How to Prevent Lead in Your Drinking Water Edward G. Wenz, Jr. is a certified lead abatement expert working in the state of Michigan on the Flint drinking water crisis. As a…
research and planning Energy-Efficient Outdoor Holiday Lights Aren’t holiday lights the best? The way they can transform your home into a festive winter wonderland—nothing beats it when…
research and planning How to Use Leaves to Start a Home Composting System If you’re still raking all your leaves to the curb or packing them into plastic bags, you’re missing an opportunity to create…
research and planning Quick and Easy Garage Door Updates for Instant Curb Appeal It’s easy to overlook your garage door when you’re thinking about renovating your home because—let’s just admit it—spending a…
research and planning What You Need to Know About Windows and Doors for Sheds Planning on adding a new window or door in your existing shed? Or maybe you’re in the middle of designing a custom-built structure from…
research and planning Fun DIY Projects for Leftover Siding After you’ve finished installing new siding on your home—and taken the time to gaze admiringly at your beautiful new exterior—you may…