Author: Robert Hayes
Before & After: Inside a 1925 Craftsman Remodel
> New two-over-two windows throughout brighten the entry, as do the custom transom and sidelights that surround the front door, which moved to expand the living room. | Laura Metzler
Read MoreThe Best Firewood to Heat Your Home
> iStock Learn why one wood is better than another, the differences between hardwood and softwood, and safety tips for your woodburning appliance. Burning wood is a great way to
Read MoreHow to Remove and Replace Tongue and Groove Flooring
> Step-by-step instructions to help you carefully fix your wood floor boards without causing damage. If your tongue and groove floors are need to be fixed, removed, or replaced, this
Read MoreHow to Clean Paintbrushes Like a Pro
> Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates the most effective way to clean a paintbrush Steps for cleaning paintbrushes Don’t over-dip the paintbrush while in use. Dip the
Read MoreHow to Strip Wire
> iStock As a DIYer, you know there are plenty of tasks around the house that are too small to justify calling in the pros. Stripping wire may fall into
Read MoreHow to Insulate an Attic Door
> iStock Yes, your attic is insulated, but the access hatch probably isn’t. Here are a few ways to insulate the attic door, save energy, and save money. Unless you
Read MoreHow to Remove a Stubborn Stripped Bolt
> iStock Here are some methods to help you remove a worn, rusty bolt (even if it’s broken!) You could be working on an old lawn mower, a washing machine,
Read More10 Design Ideas for Small Decks
> Tria Giovan/GAP Interiors With a little planning, small decks and patios can provide the same entertaining value as larger outdoor spaces. See our simple ideas to maximize the space
Read MoreKitchen Cabinets That Won’t Go Out of Style
> Nat Rea Consider these classic cupboards that will suit your cook space today and for years to come. Though fun and exciting, a kitchen renovation is bound to be
Read MoreAll About Cork Flooring
> A checkerboard floor is a kitchen classic; these glue-down cork tiles make it back-friendly, too. SHOWN: Duro Design’s Barriga Natural and Baltico Stormy White, about $8 per sq. ft.
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