House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    How to Build a DIY Workbench with Storage

    With plywood, MDF and these simple plans, you can build an inexpensive yet sturdy workbench that's perfect for your basement or garage workshop.

    How to Use Dryer Sheets to Clean Toilets in No Time Flat

    Here's a TikTok cleaning hack everyone needs to know.


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    How To Light a Gas Fireplace

    Ready for a cozy evening by the fire, but not sure how to light your gas fireplace? This project shows...


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    12 Home Office Lighting Ideas

    Create a work environment that's beautiful and functional, too, with inspiration taken from these lighting ideas.

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    How To Light a Living Room With No Overhead Lighting

    The key to brightening up a living room without overhead lighting is layers. Here are our 13 picks, from top...


    How To Install Butcher Block Countertops

    Wooden counters add depth and natural flair to your kitchen. Here's how to install butcher block countertops.

    8 Tips for How To Decorate a Hallway

    Dark, narrow, complicated, awkward. It can be hard to know how to decorate a hallway, but they're a great place...


    8 Hallway Lighting Ideas for Your Home

    Find out how to make your hallway brighter and more welcoming with these stylish lighting ideas.


    20 Inexpensive Accents to Bring Your Dinner Party Ideas to Life

    Tis the season for holiday dinner parties. Here are 20 affordable dinner-party accents that work for the current...


    What Is an Appliance Garage?

    This nifty DIY project makes kitchen storage an absolute breeze!

    Everything You Need to Create and Stock a Basement Bar

    Create the ultimate hangout spot right at home.


    How To Remove Black Ice from Driveways and Sidewalks

    What is black ice? A layer of nearly invisible ice that makes sidewalks and driveways extremely dangerous. Here's how to...


    How To Clean Kitchen Cabinets

    Are you ignoring your dirty, greasy kitchen cabinets? Cleaning them doesn't have to be a chore. Get your kitchen sparkling...


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    How To Install Floating House Numbers on Brick

    House numbers add style and help visitors find you. If your numbers are missing or dated, add pop to your...


    How To Make the Most Common Microwave Repair

    Your microwave starts but won't heat. Don't toss it; you can fix this yourself. Learn how to replace the door...

    The Best Firewood Racks of 2022

    Outdoor firewood racks keeps wood off the ground, neatly stacked and ready for the next firepit or fireplace gathering.


    21 Top Rated Laundry Products on Amazon

    These top-rated laundry products leave clothes fresher and cleaner than ever—with less effort on your part. If you're still using...


    9 Popular Home Siding Colors

    Whether you're building, remodeling or just refreshing your home's exterior, consider these popular siding colors experts say their clients love.


    14 Over Kitchen Sink Lights That Are Functional and Stylish

    From pendants to flush mounts, modern to classic, the right over kitchen sink light adds style and brightens up your...


    How to Use Laundry Pods the Right Way

    Trust us, learning how to use detergent pods will take your laundry game up a level.


    Popular Wallpaper Trends for 2022

    Wallpaper is back. Here are some bright ideas for incorporating trending wallpaper in your home.


    6 Outdoor Kitchen Countertop Options

    Outdoor kitchen countertops get a lot of use. Let's narrow down the options and determine which type is best for...


    What Is an Incinerating Toilet and How Does It Work?

    When you don't know how to handle your waste, why not burn it? Incinerating toilets are designed to do just...


    How To Make a Simple DIY Plant Shelf

    You don't need pricey tools to build this attractive outdoor plant shelf. Create a display for your potted plants with...

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    How To Splice Wires

    Doing some DIY electrical work? Electrical circuits are only as safe as the splices you make. Learn how to splice...


    A Tushy Bidet Is the Bathroom Essential You’re Missing Out On

    This tush-cleaning toilet accessory works better than typical toilet paper.


    Why Is My Gas Oven Not Heating Up?

    If your gas oven isn't heating properly, you can probably fix it yourself. Check your symptoms to see if this...


    How To Fix a Gas Stove That Won’t Light

    If you've got a gas stove that won't light, we've got three quick-and-easy DIY fixes for you to try.