Michael Franco Archives

How to Install a Prehung Door - interior open door

DIY

How to Install a Prehung Door How to Install a Prehung Door

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

Updated on Nov 29, 2022

Fireplaces & Chimneys

How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace

By Gretchen Heber, Michael Franco

Updated on Feb 5, 2022

DIY

The 14 Best Tools for Conquering Ice and Snow The 14 Best Tools for Conquering Ice and Snow

By Jennifer Noonan, Michael Franco

Updated on Jan 27, 2022

DIY

13 Things All DIYers Should Know About Plywood 13 Things All DIYers Should Know About Plywood

By Tom Scalisi, Michael Franco

Updated on Dec 24, 2021

Interior

Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home? Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Michael Franco

Updated on Oct 28, 2021

Heating & Cooling

How to Install a Thermostat How to Install a Thermostat

By Timothy Dale, Michael Franco

Updated on Sep 28, 2021

Bathrooms

How to Plunge a Toilet How to Plunge a Toilet

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Aug 7, 2021

DIY

How To Fix a Leaky Faucet How To Fix a Leaky Faucet

By Timothy Dale, Michael Franco

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

DIY

5 Things to Do with… Old Dishes 5 Things to Do with… Old Dishes

By Michael Franco

Updated on May 21, 2021

Curb Appeal

Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups

By Michael Franco

Updated on May 16, 2021

Exterior

Perk Up Your Pool: Resurfacing in Fiberglass or Plaster Perk Up Your Pool: Resurfacing in Fiberglass or Plaster

By Michael Franco

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

Building & Installing

How To: Install a Dryer Vent How To: Install a Dryer Vent

By Michael Franco

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

DIY

Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

Design

15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon 15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon

By Michael Franco

Updated on Mar 30, 2021

Flooring

All About Radiant Wall Heating All About Radiant Wall Heating

By Michael Franco

Updated on Mar 25, 2021

Exterior

Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Mar 24, 2021

All You Need to Know About Track Lighting

Design

3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting 3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Mar 16, 2021

Exterior

Chimneys 101 Chimneys 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Mar 15, 2021

Exterior

How To: Repoint Brick Walls How To: Repoint Brick Walls

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Feb 10, 2021

DIY

How To: Make a Picture Frame How To: Make a Picture Frame

By Michael Franco

Updated on Jan 25, 2021

Exterior

6 Signs You Need New Gutters 6 Signs You Need New Gutters

By Michael Franco

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

Interior

9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding 9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding

By Michael Franco

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

DIY

How To: Install an Underground Sprinkler System How To: Install an Underground Sprinkler System

By Michael Franco

Updated on Nov 10, 2020

Deck, Patio & Porch

Planning Guide: Patios Planning Guide: Patios

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Oct 22, 2020

Exterior

Stone Veneer 101 Stone Veneer 101

By Michael Franco

Updated on Oct 20, 2020

Heating

Which Is Better, Forced-Air or Radiant Heat? Which Is Better, Forced-Air or Radiant Heat?

By Michael Franco

Updated on Oct 20, 2020

Building & Installing

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows 5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Oct 20, 2020

Energy & Power

Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home? Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home?

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Oct 8, 2020

Building & Installing

Planning Guide: Fireplaces Planning Guide: Fireplaces

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Oct 7, 2020

Curb Appeal

Planning Guide: Driveways Planning Guide: Driveways

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Oct 6, 2020

Doors

What Type of Door Is Best for Your Entryway? What Type of Door Is Best for Your Entryway?

By Michael Franco

Updated on Sep 30, 2020

Deck, Patio & Porch

Composite Decking 101 Composite Decking 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Sep 29, 2020

DIY

How To: Texture Walls How To: Texture Walls

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Sep 25, 2020

Building & Installing

Stucco 101 Stucco 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Sep 25, 2020

DIY

Repair Drywall with Less Hassle Repair Drywall with Less Hassle

By Michael Franco

Updated on Sep 24, 2020

Building & Installing

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse

By Michael Franco

Updated on Jul 31, 2020

Exterior

The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen

By Michael Franco

Updated on Mar 24, 2020

DIY

10 New Uses for Old Doors 10 New Uses for Old Doors

By Michael Franco

Updated on Jul 20, 2018

DIY

The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush

By Michael Franco

Updated on Mar 19, 2018

DIY

13 Unexpected Ways to Use Contact Paper Around the House 13 Unexpected Ways to Use Contact Paper Around the House

By Michael Franco

Updated on Feb 16, 2017

Exterior

Window Films 101 Window Films 101

By Michael Franco

Updated on Dec 16, 2015

Exterior

Vinyl Siding 101 Vinyl Siding 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Updated on Dec 16, 2015

Interior

Exposed! 10 Tips for Showing Off Ducts, Pipes, Beams and More Exposed! 10 Tips for Showing Off Ducts, Pipes, Beams and More

By Michael Franco

Updated on Aug 18, 2015

Interior

Planning Guide: Laundry Room Planning Guide: Laundry Room

By Michael Franco

Updated on Dec 12, 2013

More from Michael Franco (Page 2)

How to Install a Prehung Door How to Install a Prehung Door

How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace

The 14 Best Tools for Conquering Ice and Snow The 14 Best Tools for Conquering Ice and Snow

13 Things All DIYers Should Know About Plywood 13 Things All DIYers Should Know About Plywood

Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home? Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home?

How to Install a Thermostat How to Install a Thermostat

How to Plunge a Toilet How to Plunge a Toilet

How To Fix a Leaky Faucet How To Fix a Leaky Faucet

5 Things to Do with… Old Dishes 5 Things to Do with… Old Dishes

Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups

Perk Up Your Pool: Resurfacing in Fiberglass or Plaster Perk Up Your Pool: Resurfacing in Fiberglass or Plaster

How To: Install a Dryer Vent How To: Install a Dryer Vent

Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs

15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon 15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon

All About Radiant Wall Heating All About Radiant Wall Heating

Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools

3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting 3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting

Chimneys 101 Chimneys 101

How To: Repoint Brick Walls How To: Repoint Brick Walls

How To: Make a Picture Frame How To: Make a Picture Frame

6 Signs You Need New Gutters 6 Signs You Need New Gutters

9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding 9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding

How To: Install an Underground Sprinkler System How To: Install an Underground Sprinkler System

Planning Guide: Patios Planning Guide: Patios

Stone Veneer 101 Stone Veneer 101

Which Is Better, Forced-Air or Radiant Heat? Which Is Better, Forced-Air or Radiant Heat?

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows 5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home? Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Planning Guide: Fireplaces Planning Guide: Fireplaces

Planning Guide: Driveways Planning Guide: Driveways

What Type of Door Is Best for Your Entryway? What Type of Door Is Best for Your Entryway?

Composite Decking 101 Composite Decking 101

How To: Texture Walls How To: Texture Walls

Stucco 101 Stucco 101

Repair Drywall with Less Hassle Repair Drywall with Less Hassle

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse

The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen

10 New Uses for Old Doors 10 New Uses for Old Doors

The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush

13 Unexpected Ways to Use Contact Paper Around the House 13 Unexpected Ways to Use Contact Paper Around the House

Window Films 101 Window Films 101

Vinyl Siding 101 Vinyl Siding 101

Exposed! 10 Tips for Showing Off Ducts, Pipes, Beams and More Exposed! 10 Tips for Showing Off Ducts, Pipes, Beams and More

Planning Guide: Laundry Room Planning Guide: Laundry Room