Paint a Small Room’s Walls and Ceiling the Same Color
Paint walls and ceilings the same color—makes a small space seem bigger.
Steamy and Water Smart: New Ideas for Your Bathroom Remodel
Creating a feeling of luxury in your bathroom doesn’t have to come with a high price tag or a shockingly high water bill. You can create an indulgent spa sanctuary with water-sipping faucets and toilets, as well as other water smart choices.
Bonus Rooms
Why add on when you can add under or over? Give your home bonus rooms without drastically changing its footprint.
Clean/Replace Filters in Heating and Cooling
Don't forget to clean or replace the filters in your heating and cooling system.
Replace Carpeting With Hardwood
If at all possible, replace carpet with hardwood or other impervious flooring, especially in the bedroom.
18 Ways to Turn Unused Space Into the Rooms you Need
Why add on when you can add under or over? Give your home bonus rooms without drastically changing its footprint.
Mineral Wool Insulation
Formed into blankets, batts, or boards, mineral-wool fibers block both sound and temperature exchange through walls.
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Three Tips for Extreme Home Energy Savings
Homeowners expect to get a bill from their utility company each month, but opening one for a particularly expensive month can be a real shocker. If your bills seem consistently higher than what they should be, it’s time to look for hidden energy drains and consider some changes that can make a huge difference.
How to Repair a Dripping Single-Handled Faucet
March 12 is the start of the EPA's Fix a Leak Week. Do your part to save water by stopping that annoying kitchen faucet leak, with instructions from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.