Home Improvement Ideas

We have the best home improvement projects, expert advice, and DIY home improvement ideas for your home. Whether you want to customize a basic builder design, renovate an old home, or learn how to remodel a kitchen or a bathroom, you can create your dream home with smart planning and the right home improvement contractors.

bathroom, living room, and bedroom on green background

Discover Your Home Design Style with These Expert Tips

front and side exterior of house with a bay window

15 Residential Architecture Terms Every Homeowner Should Know

subway tile backsplash installation

Can You Tile Over Tile? What to Know Before You Start

removing wallpaper glue on wall with sponge

How to Remove Wallpaper Glue to Avoid a Sticky Mess

turning off water valve

How to Turn Off the Water to Your House

person preparing to move a fridge

How to Move a Refrigerator Safely and Efficiently

blue shingled house with wood front doors and stone porch

These Are the Top Curb Appeal Updates for 2024, According to Experts

Ranch home with wood fence

How Much Does a Fence Cost? 3 Factors That Impact the Price

wooden garage door on white house modern farmhouse style

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Garage Door?

table lamp on nightstand

7 Lighting Mistakes to Fix ASAP

Laundry room with stackable washer and dryer

How to Stack a Washer and Dryer to Save Space in Your Laundry Room

placing wallpaper on wall

How to Hang Wallpaper

Wayfair 5-day sale outdoor furniture deals

20 Can’t-Miss Patio Deals at Wayfair’s Huge Sale—Save Up to 77%

Home front yard

What FSBO Means in Real Estate and When to Consider It

home inspection

How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost?

adding ceiling knockdown texture

How to Texture a Ceiling

ADU or accessory dwelling unit above a garage

What Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? Here's What to Know

pool and patio back yard exterior

Everything You Should Know About Adding a Second Story to a House

woman installing light switch on wall

How to Wire a Light Switch

staining a wood fence with roller brush

How to Stain a Fence

cutting laminate flooring with a saw

How to Cut Laminate Flooring

Outdoor pool in front of pool house

Does a Pool Increase a Home's Value? Experts Weigh In

Flathead screwdriver installing an outlet

8 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them

Minimalist basement

How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement?

ring video doorbell

5 Home Security Essentials for Peace of Mind

home backup generator

Considering a Generator? It Could Boost Your Home's Value

a small modern white house with a green door and a wire fence

5 Home Maintenance Tasks for First-Time Buyers to Complete After Moving In

smart plug on wood surface

What Is a Smart Plug? 4 Ways to Use Them Around the Home

home generator

How to Safely Use a Generator During a Power Outage

furnace and water heater in basement

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Furnace?

ceiling crack

How to Fix Ceiling Cracks

solar panels on house

3 Energy-Conservation Upgrades That Can Increase Home Value

white toilet in bathroom with shiplap walls

How to Replace a Toilet

damaged roof shingles over leaking roof

How to Fix a Roof Leak

moving house on highway with truck

How Much Does It Cost to Move a House? Real Estate Experts Weigh In

horizontal plank wooden fence in backyard

9 Types of Wood Fences to Consider for Your Yard

warm lamp on at night in living room

Soft White vs. Warm White vs. Daylight Bulbs: How to Choose the Right Lighting

Staircase mirror gallery

25 Stair Runner Ideas That Deliver Function and Flair

using a carpenter's level to level a yard

How to Level a Yard by Removing Bumps and Divots

whole-house water filtration system

What Is a Whole-House Water Filter, and Do I Need One?

window screen removal in home

How to Remove Window Screens

bathtub drain stopper with water

How to Remove a Bathtub Drain Stopper

ice melt on brick paver sidewalk

How to Use Ice Melt to Safely Clear Your Home's Walkways

Neutral tone living room

You Should Be Removing Your Window Screens Every Winter—Here's Why

person using an angle grinder to cut pavers

How to Cut Pavers for All Your Outdoor Projects

ice dams on roof of home

How to Prevent and Remove Ice Dams from Your Roof

residential neighborhood homes with HOA

What an HOA Can—and Can't—Make Rules About

pressure washer or power washer on patio

How to Winterize a Pressure Washer

hvac air conditioner outside home

What Is HVAC? How Home Ventilation Systems Work

wire strippers being used to strip wires

How to Use a Wire Stripper

tape measure or measuring tape and pencil on wood boards

How to Read a Tape Measure Quickly and Accurately

hand plane being used on carpentry project

How to Use a Hand Plane

Door monitor from IKEA

IKEA Can Now Make Your Home Safer, Too, with Its New Line of Security Sensors

home foundation construction site

9 Types of Foundations and the Pros and Cons of Each

shipping container home

Shipping Container Homes Are the Green Building Material You Should Know

miter saw

How to Use a Miter Saw

outdoor christmas tree with colorful lights in front yard of home

How to Hang Lights on Tall Outdoor Trees

house hvac air conditioner outside with snow in the winter

Complete These 8 HVAC Maintenance Tasks Before Cold Weather Arrives

hand installing smoke detector

How and When to Test Your Smoke Detectors

home hot water heater tank

Gas vs. Electric Water Heater: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home

home winter preparedness kit

30 Things You Should Have on Hand for Inclement Winter Weather

A screened-in porch with a stone fireplace and chairs

How to Winterize Your Screened-In Porch in 5 Easy Steps

living room with piano and coffered ceiling

What Is a Coffered Ceiling?