Home Improvement

If you are designing a new fireplace or replacing a fireplace in your older home, you’ll find hundreds of ideas, tips and images of fireplace designs, mantels, surrounds and more in our Fireplace Design Photo Gallery.

Keeping things neat and orderly can be a challenge in any bathroom. Follow these ideas and tips to get your bathroom organized and ready for battle action!

See how the pros turn ordinary bathrooms into designer masterpieces. Free, comprehensive, no-nonsense, practical Guide to Bathroom Decorating shows you how!

In the part 1 of this series, we discussed project planning and prioritizing what you need in a contractor before actually getting started looking. Once you have prioritized the qualities and trade offs that are most critical to you in hiring a contractor its time to start looking. In part 2 of this series we [...]

One of the most important aspects of a home theater doesn’t even involve the TV, the DVD player, the projectors or even anything electronic; think comfort and home theater seating suddenly becomes the central piece of equipment in your home media room!

There are many types and styles of shower faucets, but the most common is a wall-mount faucet over the drain. Learn about body sprays, automated temperature controls and more in our shower faucet guide.

If you are in the market for a new central air conditioning system, you should understand the components and what to look for in order to get the best value and be sure you can stay cool in your home when the weather outside heats up!

Composite deck materials offer easier maintenance then real wood decking, making them an attractive option to consider. Learn about the benefits, disadvantages, selection, installation and maintenance of composite decks in our complete guide…

You can save energy, keep your home comfortably cool and add style to your interior design with ceiling fans. Learn more about the features and benefits of ceiling fans in your home.

You have many features, designs and manufacturers when selecting a ceiling fan. Our guide shows you how to get the best ceiling fan for your needs and install it yourself!

For the confident do-it-yourself homeowner, installing a ceiling fan isn’t all that difficult. We’ll give you the basic tools and steps required to install your own ceiling fan.

Want to know how to keep your home cool on those hot summer days …. even if you don’t have air conditioning or don’t want to pay to run your A/C? Read on to learn how you can save money and be comfortable all summer long!

A whole house fan can help reduce the cost of keeping your home cool during the warmer summer months. Learn about the benefits and how to install a whole house fan.

Keeping your central air conditioning system in good working order is easy to do. Learn about ways to save money and extend the life of your central air system.

Save money on home heating costs with an efficient space heating wood stove. Our guide will show you how to select and install a wood or pellet stove.