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Make sure you understand the nature of home inspections

Before you can start building a cabin or home, you need to prepare the site. Here are the steps for...

Cracks, gaps and more can be serious signs of foundation issues with your home.

Convert your dreary basement laundry into a functional, organized and finished workspace.

Worried your A/C unit is nearing its final rest? Here are some telltale signs your air conditioner is failing.

Don't have a green thumb? Here are some great landscaping options that don't require planting.

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.

The Family Handyman Getaway is an ambitious project that redefines what it means to build a cabin. Our team of...

Protect your hearing while you work with these noise-reducing headsets.

When winter departs, it's time to check for damage and prepare for the hot weather ahead.

Thinking of skipping a home inspection? You may have a better chance of sealing the deal, but there are significant...

Sometimes, even the pros get a little lost when it comes to how or when to fertilize their golf courses,...

Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.

There's nothing quite like a home renovation that's firing on all cylinders. It's easy to get excited when your contractor...

Some home improvement projects may look easy, but once you get going, you quickly realize things can be tougher than...

When buying a home, the home inspection can be one of the most stress-inducing parts of the process. Will the...

The pros and cons of renovating an old house.

Whether buying or selling a house, knowing what goes into an appraisal is valuable knowledge. Check out some things to...

After seeing these real-life home inspector photos (and picking your jaw up off of the floor), you’ll wonder what these...

Our friends at Structure Tech in St. Paul, MN, look at homes all across the Twin Cities. These are just...

Here’s another batch of photos from our home inspector friends. If these fixes are any indication of what people are...

What's the difference between a castle and a palace?

A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to tackle. But there are some quick temporary fixes you can...

Choosing an unlicensed contractor comes with legal liabilities for the homeowner.

Spruce up your house by painting the front door. It's an easy DIY project.

New and refinished wood flooring and HVAC upgrades are the top interior renovation projects that add the most value at...

Keep these considerations in mind before deciding when to cut grass for the first time in spring.

We address the age-old dilemma of whether to cut wet grass or wait until it dries.

Gone are the days when only men filled jobs in construction. There has never been a better time for women...