Rooms of the Home

Make every room of your home reflect your personal style and aesthetic preference with all the best ideas, designs and common repairs.

View More in:

Add Filter

    12 Home Improvement Ideas for Beginner DIYers

    DIY home improvement projects can be a great hobby and can help you save money that you can reinvest into...


    Circle Center in Seconds

    William Baker's geometry axiom will help you find the center of any large circle. Draw two straight lines at least...


    Tout icon

    10 Tips for Organizing Your Garage and Keeping It Organized

    Do you have those nagging garage organization problems that never seem to go away? Whether it's finding a place for...


    Tout icon

    11 Organizational Ideas for Small Living Rooms

    If you have a small living room and need more storage ideas, there are plenty of solutions you can make...


    Tout icon

    Make a Super-Simple Bath Cabinet

    This super-simple bath cabinet turns wasted space into storage space.


    10 Common Bathtub Issues and How To Fix Them

    A guide to troubleshooting and fixing bathtub problems.


    How To Clear Clogged Drains

    Is your drain clogged? If it's a sink, bathtub or shower drain, you can clear it yourself with this guidance...


    Reader Project: Loft Bed (and a lot more)

    Skill and imagination can be dangerous, turning small problems into huge solutions. But here’s a chain-reaction project that worked out for the

    Use Sawdust to Soak Up Spills

    Clean up used oil spills on the driveway or in the garage easily with a material that’s readily available in...


    Make the Most of Mother-in-Law Day with Suite Ideas

    Mother in Law Day is a day to celebrate in-laws across the country. It originally started in 1934 by a...


    12 Hot Color Trends for the Bedroom

    While recent bedroom color trends have hovered around warm neutrals, edgier colors are now showing up in bedroom designs. Here...


    13 Incredible Tiny Home Kitchens

    A tiny home kitchen runs the gamut from extra fancy to simple and utilitarian. Here's a collection of incredible tiny...


    Must-Know Garage Storage Tips for Weekend Mechanics

    Whether your garage could be confused with a Nascar trailer or you just like to change your brakes, these tips...


    How To Sharpen Kitchen Knives

    This simple, sure technique for how to sharpen a knife requires only two inexpensive tools


    Tout icon

    10 Real-Life Wood Workbench Plans and Inspiration Photos

    Fan Spotlight: These readers shared photos of their completed garage workbenches, many of which were built using our plans! Scroll...


    Tout icon

    8 Kitchen Remodel Tips for a Happier Experience

    Planning for a new kitchen? Use these tips to prevent expensive mistakes, eliminate headaches and get the kitchen you want!


    Homeowner’s Guide to Pressure Washing a House

    Nothing cleans a house or gets it ready for painting faster than a pressure washer. Here's how to use this...

    How to Flatten Basement Ductwork to Gain Space

    The easiest way to gain valuable headroom


    How to Install a Corner Shelf in a Shower

    Tired of bending over to reach the shampoo? A corner shower shelf can make life easier. Here's what to know...


    How To Install a Floor Drain Backflow Preventer

    This 15-minute fix can prevent an expensive mess.


    How To Prevent a Wet Basement by Fixing Your Home’s Drainage

    Worried that your wet basement will require an expensive fix? Here's how to assess and cure the most common cause.


    How To Replace a Utility Sink

    Complete a simple sink change-out in less than half a day.


    How to Build a Garage Addition

    Create a storage nook for your lawn equipment, motorcycle, or anything else with...

    Convert an Unfinished Laundry Area Into a Laundry Room

    Make your laundry room more attractive and functional by reworking the plumbing and adding a new sink and countertop.


    How To Seal Attic Air Leaks

    It's dusty, dirty work, but it's the quickest, cheapest way to save money on your energy bills.


    How To Build and Install Garage Cabinets with Sliding Doors

    With this 2x2 frame and panel system, you can add 80-plus cubic feet of storage in an afternoon.


    Some of Our Favorite Shop Tips

    Looking for ways to work smarter in your woodshop? Here are 19 tips from a seasoned woodworker and do-it-yourselfer.


    Waterproofing Products Help Keep Basements Dry

    A little inspection and finishing work will go a long way in keeping your basement dry.


    Top Tips for Ultimate Workshop Flexibility With Tool Stands on Wheel

    In the workshop, garage, basement or shed, having wheels on your tools and equipment means you can easily move them...