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 Fix a Sticking Tub Spout Diverter

WD-40 is great for the bathroom, too


How to Properly Clean Your Electric Stove

While you can set the burners on your electric stove to high to try and burn off any food debris...


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5 Furnace Filter Myths You’ll Want to Know

Negligent about replacing your furnace filter regularly? It's costing you clean indoor air and extra money on utility bills, unnecessary...


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Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Collapsible Dog Ramp

This simple dog ramp collapses down to a compact size that fits easily under a bed or sofa or inside...


Appliance Repairs You Don’t Need to Call a Pro For

Before you pick up the phone and fork over a bunch of cash to fix your appliances, check out these...


13 Cool Trends in Tile

While the classic white subway design may always be in style, new trends are emerging when it comes to tile....


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Wet Sanding Drywall

Choose drywall and try wet sanding to reduce the dust


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26 Annoying Home Noises and How to Eliminate Them Forever

Most homeowners can get used to outside noise, like airplanes, trains and the neighbor kid's garage band, but those persistent...

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12 Tips for Fixing a Leaky Basement

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How to Connect a PVC Pipe to ABS Pipe

This is the best way to connect these two types of pipes


How to Transform a Room With Simple Wall Panels

Panel a wall in one weekend for less than $100


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Saturday Morning Workshop: Modern Floating Headboard

Build this modern headboard with floating storage cubbies in less than a day and with one sheet of plywood!


13 of the Coolest Bunk Beds You Can Buy Today

Want to save space in the kids' bedroom or loft area? Check out these cool bunk beds available in a...


12 Ingenious Bedroom Furniture Ideas

These bedroom furniture ideas will help you make the most of your space, and create a fun and relaxing bedroom...


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10 Awesome DIY Platform Bed Designs

Are you interested in building your own DIY platform bed frame? These platform beds range from ultra-simple to innovative, so...


11 Great DIY Bed Frame Plans and Ideas

From the liveliest toddler to the most sedate senior, these DIY bed plans have the perfect bed for everyone.


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What is That Disgusting Pink Slime in Your Bathroom?

Ever notice red or pink slime forming inside your toilet or on your shower walls? It’s a bacterium called Serratia...


How to Install a Shower Drain in Concrete

Plumb the drain using a special leak-proof drain assembly.


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How to Clean a Shower Head

Here is a quick three step process for cleaning a shower head with vinegar.


How To Install a Shower Pan

A pre-fab shower base makes converting your old bathtub to a shower easy. Here's a procedure that can help you...


21 Bunk Bed Ideas for Instant Inspiration!

Fan Spotlight: These Family Handyman readers put their woodworking and carpentry skills to good use, designing fun and functional bunk...


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Replace a Broken Dryer Vent Cap

Install a new dryer vent cover in about 30 minutes.


How to Fix a Washing Machine That Won’t Drain

Washing machine not draining? Here's the fix!



How to Build a Laundry Room Pedestal

Save your back without spending an arm and a leg.


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DIY Whirlpool Tub Installation

Transform a small bathroom into a luxurious, relaxing spa with whirlpool tub installation – without enlarging the tub opening.


How To Adjust a Sliding Shower Door When It’s Dragging

Get sticking shower doors back on track