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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

Tips to Buying a New Garage Door

Are you in the market for a new garage door? We go over the types and styles of garage doors. Choose one that will improve your home's energy efficiency.

What are Garage Door Screens?

Here are a few reasons why we recommend garage door screens to nearly every homeowner.

How to Repair and Replace Window and Door Screens

Very soon now, the warmer, milder weather of spring will motivate us to open windows and doors and feel the fresh air. This goes for flies and insects, too –and it doesn’t take much of a hole in a …

Seven Tips to Find a Reliable Contractor

by Katie Weismiller On April 30, 2014If a DIY renovation is not your style, no vendor is more important than a contractor you can trust to execute your design vision . National renovation experts share below the qualities every legitimate contractor should possess, and how to determine if a contractor is the best fit for your project. Follow this advice to find the pro who will transform your house into your dream home1. Ask for professional referralsIt may be…

How to Burglarproof Your Doors

Burglaries are always a concern for homeowners. But what's the best way to keep your house safe? Undoubtedly you've already installed an alarm system (if not, do so right away), and maybe you've got a guard dog patrolling your property...

10 Desirable Docks That Turn Your iPhone Into a Desk Phone

Do you work at a desk and own an iPhone? These devices turn your Apple smartphone into a landline-style phone, complete with handset.

7 Time-Sucking Remodeling Mistakes You'll Wish You Could Erase

These house remodeling tips from HouseLogic will help you avoid time-sucking — and costly — mistakes. Find out how long it takes to renovate a house.

How to Build and Hang a Custom Screen Door

Ask This Old House general contractor helps a homeowner build a custom screen door to fit her unique front entryway.

9 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Embark On A Renovation

If you're getting ready to renovate, or just thinking about a few possibilities, you've got some decisions to make. Some of them may be easy (like finally getting rid of that mustard yellow paint, perhaps). But some will require you to search within - and within your wallet!

What you should know before remodeling your home

Renovation offers an exciting opportunity to give new life to your house.

8 Home Remodeling Lessons That Increase Value

Remodeling Your Way to Your Perfect Home

Real estate is a tremendous investment, and buyers want to make sure their newly purchased home—whether it's 5 or 25 years old—matches their high standards and functions for the way they and their family live. That's where renovations come in.

When Home Remodeling Pays Off (or Not)

Homeowners preparing to sell can find themselves between a rock and a hard place: Pouring money into renovations

New Year's resolutions to get your house in shape!

Whether you're trying to get your house in shape to sell or just to enjoy for a long, long time, these tips will keep things in check for years to come. Heading into a new year, we feel an obligation to make resolutions.

Trimming a Wide Door

Getting the details right: Door & window openings (interior)

When buying new doors & windows (for either new or remodeling) most manufacturers generally require a rough opening size 1/2″ larger than the actual unit size. This requirement is just in case things are not perfectly square or plumb. So how should one finish it off after the unit is installed (fiberglass / foam/ who cares), what happens if the opening is oversized, what about caulking the trim afterwardsMake sure the unit is centered:When installing a door in an opening one…