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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    15 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

    Avoid these to keep your garbage disposal running smooth and your drains clog-free.


    Shower Bar: How to Install Bathroom Grab Bars

    You'll love the added safety and convenience of shower bars—and you can install them in a few hours.


    50 Easter Egg Traditions You’ve Never Heard Of

    Easter traditions have shifted through centuries and vary greatly from country to country. Here are some Easter egg traditions you've...


    How To Tile a Shower

    Build a high-end shower enclosure with this DIY project.


    Organize Your Garage in One Morning

    Organize your garage quickly.


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    10 Genius Ideas for Building a Pantry

    Pantries are practical and attractive additions to any home. They allow you to save money by stockpiling non-perishables and they...


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    How To Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

    A style and trend expert helps to simplify the head-scratching and often frustrating process of choosing kitchen cabinet hardware


    10 Unusual Ways to Use Your Food Dehydrator

    A food dehydrator is a useful addition to your kitchen toolkit, but one that's not called on as often as...

    Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets with Metal Door Inserts

    Dress up your kitchen with easy-to-add door panels


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    How to Stop Door Drafts Around Entry Doors

    New weather stripping pays big dividends right away.


    10 Best Herb Garden Planters and Kits of 2025

    Stop overbuying fresh herbs only to watch them spoil in the fridge. Instead, get an indoor herb garden and grow...


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    14 Showstopping Tile Backsplash Ideas To Suit Any Style

    No matter what your style, taste or budget, you'll be sure to find something you like among these 14 beautiful...


    15 Kitchen Color Schemes to Delight Your Inner Gourmet

    Deciding among all the possible kitchen color schemes is a balancing act—you want to be on-trend, but you don't want...


    How to Care for Wooden Bowls

    All the do's and don'ts of cleaning and caring for wooden bowls.


    How To Install a Peephole in a Door

    Improve home security in 15 minutes by installing a door peephole.


    How To Install a Keypad Door Lock

    Master the art of DIY home improvement by following our guide on how to...


    Best Methods for Securely Locking Your Windows

    Windows come with their own locks, but as a window ages and swells, the lock gradually becomes ineffective. Here are...

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    Should You Caulk Your Toilet to The Floor?

    You may not agree, but trust us, you're going to want to.


    A Guide to Turning Your Closet Into a Small But Mighty Office

    Learn how to turn a spare closet into a super-organized home office. This project keep schoolwork and office supplies contained.


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    How To Fix a Sinking Office Chair

    If your favorite office chair keeps sinking, don't toss it. Try this easy repair. In an hour or less, it'll...


    How To Build a Desk with Butcher Block and Pipes

    Made with black steel pipe and a piece of IKEA butcher-block countertop, this roomy pipe desk is the perfect home...


    All About Smart Door Locks: Keyless Entry, Bluetooth, and More

    You and your family may never have to worry about getting locked out of the house again. 'Smart' door locks-especially...


    Everything You Should Know About Smart Home Lighting

    Smart lights let you control a bulb remotely via an app on your phone, through a smart speaker or even...

    The Dirt on Dust Masks

    The more work you do without protection, the more damage you’re doing. So if you’re producing dust or using finishes...


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    5 Crucial Tips for Concrete Care 

    Here are five easy—and relatively inexpensive—ways to keep your concrete as strong as King Kong, according to Acid Magic.


    The Toilet Seat: A Brief History

    Toilet seats have come a long way.


    The Evolution of the Toilet Seat

    The toilet seat hasn't always been so simple...


    How To Build a Classic Floor-To-Ceiling Bookcase

    Ornate styling, but simple to build.


    9 Ways To Transform Your Old Wall-Mounted Phone Jack

    Cover up old wall-mounted phone jack with one of these creative and practical ideas.