At Home / DIY

Whether during holidays, for a weekend, or just over night, entertaining guests can be an overwhelming task.

Need some inspiration on how to increase green space, use energy more efficiently, or harness the power of renewable resources? Whether you’re building from the ground up or renovating an older structure, these new green building techniques are great places to start.

From Your Property Line to Your Front Door and Beyond

Thinking of installing a vinyl fence? Read this tutorial to see how fence installation pros handle this job.

Installing hardwood flooring on your own is easy and an effective way to save money.

Ask the experts – the thieves themselves.

Examine the benefits of less square footage. Small houses represent a movement toward simplicity and efficient design.

Prefabricated homes and modular homes are the latest in green building trends. Read how they cut down on construction waste and provide a sustainable, affordable building option.

Passive Houses save energy by design.

It used to be that I made big plans for a night on the town every New Year's Eve. I'd concoct elaborate arrangements to visit the hottest of hot spots with my most fun-loving pals and ring in the 12 o'clock hour, champagne glass raised to the disco-ball ceiling, with friends and friendly strangers amidst a shower of confetti. Between overserved revelers and understaffed bars, my grand ideas always seemed to turn into pumpkins somewhere before midnight.

If you’re a bit of a DIY enthusiast, you might be all for jumping into a self-build. Watch out for these common problems.