Because of the current economy, many homeowners are doing more of their own repairs, including plumbing. Be sure to check your local requirements, some areas only allow a licensed plumber to do the work. If you are allowed to work on your piping, here are some tips on working with pex plumbing...

If you are looking for a new home, or you are even contemplating moving, have you thought about what type of home you would buy? While new construction comes with the benefit of everything being brand new, they also can lack charm, and craftsmanship that many older homes exude. If you are...

Filed under: Kitchen & Bath , Small Projects , Essential Skills , Know-How In England, two landlords are testing a system that pays tenants to do their own routine repairs. Will it catch on? If you’re going it anyways, shouldn’t you get the cash? Photo: Getty Ever find yourself unclogging...

by Robert Wright Many times I get asked about permits for a renovation project. Many people don’t want to spend the money or are private. They also don’t understand why they are needed and when. It’s about your safety (and peace of mind). I have again visited a renovation gone bad. As we discuss...

Now that spring is here, buying and selling homes is an objective for many of you, who have waited patiently all winter to start your home search. Whether this is your first home or you are a veteran, there are amenities that you should keep an eye out for when looking to buy a home. While many people...

Now that spring is here, buying and selling homes is an objective for many of you, who have waited patiently all winter to start your home search. Whether this is your first home or you are a veteran, there are amenities that you should keep an eye out for when looking to buy a home. While many people...

A recent report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at  Harvard University predicted that remodeling would rebound strongly this year with an estimated growth of 9.1 percent for the first quarter and 12.1 percent for the second quarter. The study found the remodeling market held up far better than...

Bathrooms have come a long way in the past years, and finding ways to modernize a current bathroom is always a challenge of many homeowners. The most common way to bring an outdated bathroom up to modern day design trends is to update the major components: bathtub/shower, and sink. Since your guests...

Our panel of builders and architects weigh in on trends, practices, and products to avoid. By: Nigel F. Maynard Related Articles Save / Share   Trend reports from most media outlets—this one included—usually advise builders and consumers on what types of features are hot and desirable, and what...

Believe me when I say…a shower and/or bath project does not fall into my comfort zone. (Unless, that is, it involves bubbles and wine.) Laying tile after the fact? That I can do. As for all the hoopla involved in prepping the mortar bed? Not so much. I’m fairly confident though, that even I could...