WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week.  By Nati Harnik, The Associated Press In this March 21, 2011 photo, job seekers fill out job applications at a teen job fair held at the Swanson Public Library in Omaha, Ne. The Labor Department said Thursday...

Duravit has once again joined creative forces with iconic designer Philippe Starck to update their popular Starck Bathroom Series. The SensoWash Starck 3 is the latest addition to the line and is a clevery designed shower-toilet that stresses on both form and function. It ships with a hand-held...

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...

I’ve been using a pair of old Stanley steel toe work boots for the past 7 years that have treated me well but they are finally starting to break down. Since most of my time is spent at a desk and not a jobsite, my work boots aren’t put through the same demands and rigors that say a carpenter...

Most flooring projects can be filed under the DIY category. But what about installing carpet? (And we’re not talking FLOR tiles, although they’re certainly an attractive flooring option–and can be quickly installed.) Over at the Your Fifth Wall blog (such a great way to think of the...

The top five home remodel projects that will bring in the most money or recoup your investment were a surprise to me. My assumption was kitchen, bathrooms or room additions. But when looking at the return on investment the costs to remodel a kitchen or bathroom can get expensive and does not necessarily...

Infinity pools are one of the latest and most popular types of outdoor property additions to be developed. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information. View original here: 4 Designs for Infinity Pools

For the homeowner with wallpaper borders that curl away from the wall, the question many of these homeowners have is about what causes these borders to curl, how can you repair these curls, and how… Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information. Read the original here: What causes...

An infinity pool is a unique fixture that is commonly found in resorts and in advertisements. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information. More here: What is an Infinity Pool?

Whenever you see seams curling on your wallpaper you invariably will ask yourself if this curling is caused by using the wrong wallpaper paste and what kind of paste should you use to repair the… Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information. Go here to read the rest: What type...