Tampa Bay Homes Guide

> Colin Poole/GAP Photos Give your bathroom an instant facelift with these great inexpensive flooring options. A bathroom renovation can be a costly project, but the flooring part of it

> In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a tool storage shelf out of leftover lumber from other

> iStock Learn how to sanitize and protect your butcher block with these easy DIY steps. Butcher block—whether part of a kitchen counter, island, cutting board, or table—is a popular

> Anthony Tieuli Using steam power is a popular, chemical-free method for cleaning a host of household surfaces, but how well does it work on gunky oven interiors? Read on

> Wyse Guide Living in his grandparents’ old house, across the road from the family farm, a lifestyle blogger is making it his own. His latest project: an updated, more

> Many of us are unknowingly exposed to radioactive things everyday, here are 9 household materials and products that could be emitting low levels of radiation. Exposure to radiation can

> Jacob Snavely/Courtesy JMorris Design LLC Bring maximum functionality to a long, narrow cook space with tidiness and smart storage solutions, plus tricks to make the place look larger than

How to choose a kitchen backsplash with budget, maintenance, and functionality in mind Above) Sweeten homeowners’ Jaime + Guy’s renovation You’ve decided to renovate your kitchen backsplash; but where should

> Carl Tremblay Getting solid support from footings, walls, piers and slabs. It does not matter which type of house each of the Three Little Pigs had. Without a stable

> Dana Schiffman Skip the kitchen design center and head to the paint department for a totally new look for your laminate countertops. Replacing countertops isn’t a whole lot of