Make 2014 the Year You Complete That Home DIY Project

By: FOXmls.com

Published: December 15, 2013

Many people are planning to complete a much-awaited home DIY project in 2014. However, turning your home into a haven can make your life - and your family's - a long-term nightmare. It's important to stay on time and on budget. But you can do it. Here's how.

Deceptively Easy Ways to Get the Stainless Steel Look

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon

Published: February 24, 2012

Our “Why You Should Fake It” series continues today with bright ideas so you can get the stainless steel look at the price of a cheap dinner.

8 Tips for Cleaning Up a Broken CFL Bulb

By: Dona DeZube

Published: February 21, 2012

You dropped and broke a CFL bulb. No need to call a Haz Mat team — just keep a cool head and follow these 8 tips.

Burned Out on CFLs? We Address the Real Issues and Solutions

By: Karin Beuerlein

Published: January 20, 2012

If you’re having trouble with CFLs, you’re not alone by a long shot. We chatted with an expert about the issues, how you can use CFLs successfully, and your alternatives.

Refacing Your Kitchen Cabinets: The Options and Costs

By: Jan Soults Walker

Published: January 3, 2012

Want to reface your kitchen cabinets? Smart decision. It’s more cost-effective and takes less time than a full remodel. Here are options and costs.

9 Ways to Increase Daylighting to Fend Off Seasonal Affective Disorder

By: Dave Toht

Published: December 21, 2011

Adding skylights, solar light tubes, windows, and other means of daylighting can brighten your winter and help alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

10 Christmas Light Tips to Save Time, Money, and (Possibly) Your Life

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon

Published: December 9, 2011

Here´s how to light up your Christmas light display safely and economically.

Low-Cost Kitchen Makeover Inspiration from Rachael Ray

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon

Published: December 6, 2011

A $30 roll of faux stainless steel foil can give your kitchen the lift it needs to sparkle during the holidays.

Solar Christmas Lights: Should You Make the Switch?

By: Alyson McNutt English

Published: December 1, 2011

Solar Christmas lights don´t cost anything to operate, but the high purchase price might not add up to savings.

6 Tips for Terrific Holiday Lights

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: December 1, 2011

Here are six easy ways to get great Christmas tree lights.

Holiday Lights Gone Out? There´s a Recycling Program for That

By: Dona DeZube

Published: November 18, 2011

When the glow goes from your holiday lights, don´t chuck them in the trash can; look for a program that recycles them — or better yet, a program that pays you to recycle them. Then, you can use your cash to buy new LED holiday lights, which can use 90% less energy than incandescent holiday lights.

Solar Tubes Beat Traditional Skylights for Low-Cost Daylighting

By: Dave Toht

Published: November 10, 2011

Get the natural light that skylights provide — but with less cost and less hassle — by installing solar tubes instead.

Consumer Reports Shines a Light on the Best CFL and LED Bulbs

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: September 1, 2011

Consumers have better choices and more savings with the newest lightbulbs.

What Your Remodeling Contract Should Say

By: Oliver Marks

Published: March 11, 2011

Review your remodeling contract carefully and adjust it to make sure it protects you in terms of payments, work schedules, and project specifications.

8 Solutions to Common Wet-Basement Problems

By: Jeanne Huber

Published: March 9, 2011

Solving wet-basement problems is one of the most important things you can do to protect the value of your home and health of your family.

When It Pays to Do It Yourself

By: Oliver Marks

Published: March 8, 2011

Doing home improvement jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you´ll end up paying dearly.

Getting the Best Work from Your Contractor

By: Oliver Marks

Published: March 4, 2011

Working with a contractor takes effort and know-how in order to keep your project on time and on budget.

7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Architect

By: Oliver Marks

Published: March 4, 2011

Hiring an architect for your remodel is an important step. Where to begin? Here are essential questions to ask candidates, and the answers they should give.

Motion Sensor Lighting: Safety and Security Indoors and Out

By: Les Shu

Published: February 17, 2011

Adding motion sensor lighting in and around your house provides an automated, hands-free way to turn on lights when you need them, and off when you don’t.

Small Kitchen Space-Savers

By: Terry Sheridan

Published: January 21, 2011

Your small kitchen will gain valuable space when you downsize appliances and squeeze extra storage out of unused areas.