A simple, inexpensive feature such as the waterstone shown here will give you a good taste for the plusses (there are many) and minuses of landscaping with water.

When staircase wear starts showing on the nosing, top surface of the treads, risers, handrails and balusters, make these minor fixes before they become major repairs.

Having both hands free to work can make completing those household projects much easier.  And these flashlights can help you accomplish tasks in dark places.

Brad is a department store manager by trade and a self-taught woodworker. Working in the shop helps him relax and release stress. He enjoys his shop nearly everyday and wants to share it with the rest of the members.

You — yes, you — can fearlessly replace an old toilet with a more efficient one, upgrade your kitchen faucet with a pullout-spout model, install a new tub or shower and more.

Although the bathroom occupies a small area, it is a complex space. To analyze its potential for improvements, consider the various components as they fit within the classical elements of water, fire, earth and wind.

For most of us, improving energy conservation involves investing relatively small amounts of time and money to fix a slew of little problems that secretly rob our family’s comfort and cash and contribute to global warming.

Installing a new sink is an opportunity to add a unique accent to your bathroom, such as a vessel sink. Keep in mind, though, that an unconventional sink may lack an overflow port — an important design difference that can pose a plumbing challenge.

Club Member Dave Schumacher simplifies the updating of kitchen cabinets with clear instructions and seven installation tips you'll appreciate when you remodel.

Remodeling a kitchen can be costly. Yet even in today’s economic environment, it is one of the most efficient ways to add value to your entire home. And thanks to modern advancements in laminate technology, you can get the high-end look of granite, soapstone, marble or agate countertops — along with great durability — for a much friendlier cost.