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Dust is everywhere—even in your house's ductwork. But is it really necessary to clean out your air ducts? Let's look at the pros and cons.

Avoid a sinking shed by following these helpful tips.

Understand the pros and cons of these two popular foundation types so you can choose what’s best for your new home construction.

Perk up underwhelming walls and ceilings with one of three popular, DIY-friendly dimensional looks.

Spruce up forgettable furnishings or bare walls with the “faux bois” technique, which results in paint that looks just like wood.

Wool rugs are a great investment that can last a lifetime—if you maintain them correctly. Learn how to give your cozy floor coverings a surface cleaning to keep them beautiful and durable for years to come.

First patented in the mid-1800s, this durable flooring can still be found in kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, and foyers more than a century later. Find out what makes linoleum so desirable.

While tearing out floors would normally seem like a headache, removing laminate flooring isn't as a big of a challenge as you might expect. With the right tools and this handy guide teaching how to remove laminate floors, you'll be able to pry up those planks in no time.

Weigh these important considerations before shelling out for this favorite flooring material.

Recognize these give-aways to a subfloor’s poor health.

Understand what makes vinyl such a viable flooring option—as well as the downsides to this popular product—to decide whether to install it or remove it from your home.

Learn why wood flooring in the kitchen is a growing trend—and the secrets to successful installation and maintenance to keep your wood looking good.

Find out if floating tile—a DIY-friendly alternative to traditional porcelain tiles—is right for your home.

Startled at the sight of a crack in your basement flooring? Start here with this guide to determine whether or not you have anything to worry over.

Ever think about your attic as a place to eke out additional storage or squeeze in a spare bed? You're not alone. Here, the considerations homeowners must make before setting off to lay out any old flooring in the attic.

Don’t let clutter and disorganization take charge of your home. These easy tips will help you bring the chaos under control.

Eager to turn fresh drywall into flawlessly finished walls? Whether it's your first taping job or you're simply looking to improve your technique, level up your drywall taping skills with these tips and tools.

Choose from two foolproof techniques to sand out any glaring drywall imperfections—lumps, ridges, and the like—so that you (and your walls) can enjoy a flawless finish.

How many times have you waited for the garage door to close, only to have it go back up once it reaches the bottom? Try one of these troubleshooting strategies to put a stop to this maddening problem.

A shortage of sunshine in the yard is no problem when you plant one of these shade-friendly grasses.