These days you can buy just about anything related to home maintenance and building construction. Today, Sears sells everything from clothing to power tools, but did you know they used to sell kits to build houses? Rosemary Thornton writes about one home in her book excerpt.
Read MoreAdding major improvements to your home is a super way to increase its value. Is re-doing kitchen on your to-do list? Although updating this room can be important, there are a few pointers to keep in mind before getting started.
Read MoreThe cooler weather here in the Twin Cities has got some of the wildlife looking for a warm place to hole up for the winter. If a local squirrel or two has targeted your attic, you'll want to get that critter out as soon as possible.
Read MoreHere in the Minneapolis area we may be far removed from the recent storms on the East coast, but we get our share of severe weather in Minnesota as well. No matter where you live, nasty weather must be considered when looking at roofing.
Read MoreDo you love your fireplace? If so, you’re not alone. There’s nothing quite like curling up by a crackling fire and watching big, fluffy flakes drift outside the window, after all. But fireplaces can be huge energy wasters.
Read MoreTraveling has been a dream for countless people over the years, and many of them have invested in a wide variety of mobile homes to travel in comfort. Laird Herbert has taken that dream and built his own home on wheels.
Read MoreProperly insulated attics are important both for preventing ice dams and reducing energy use. Bob Vila addresses the importance of insulation in his radio broadcast and provides links on how to optimize your insulation.
Read MoreOne of the basic joining techniques of carpentry is toenailing. This method of creating joints can also be used to edge resistant boards into position. To learn how to do it on your own can be frustrating, but The Family Handyman has made the process easier through this step by step tutorial .
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