Home Improvement Ideas

We have the best home improvement projects, expert advice, and DIY home improvement ideas for your home. Whether you want to customize a basic builder design, renovate an old home, or learn how to remodel a kitchen or a bathroom, you can create your dream home with smart planning and the right home improvement contractors.

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I Kinda Want to Convert This Adorable Log Cabin Tiny House Into a Vacation Rental—It’s That Cute

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A Lanai Is the Perfect Porch Style for Outdoor Entertaining—Here's How to Design One

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Try the 75 Hard Challenge for Your Home to Make It Unrecognizable

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Can You Put Coffee Grounds Down the Sink?

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Is Your Foundation Safe? 8 Indicators You Shouldn't Overlook

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This Is the Best Time of Year to Paint Your Home

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How to Estimate Backyard Renovation Costs—and Stretch Your Budget

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This Easy Window Painting Hack Will Save You Hours (No Taping Required!)

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8 Snow Removal Hacks That Don’t Involve Salt

How Do I Vet My Neighbors Before Buying a Home?

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Does Your Home Suffer from Hard Water? Here Are the Telltale Signs and Solutions, According to a Master Plumber

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How to Remove a Door Hinge Pin for Easy Maintenance

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What Is a Water Softener? Here's What to Know (and Why You Might Need One)

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10 Warning Signs Your Sprinkler System Needs Urgent Repair (and How to Fix It)

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When to Remove Snow: The Ideal Time to Shovel or Snow Blow

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The Secret to Avoiding Overwhelm During a DIY Home Project Is Prepping Like a Pro

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What Do the Switches on Your Breaker Really Mean? Use This Guide to Find Out

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Are Icicles Signaling a Major Insulation Problem? Here’s What to Know

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A Major Renovation Doesn’t Always Increase Your Home’s Resale Value—Here's Why

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Feeling Overwhelmed During a DIY Project? Here's What Experts Recommend

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5 Ways to Stay Motivated in the Middle of a DIY Project, According to Experts

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5 Things Safety Experts Want You to Know About Using Fire Blankets

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4 Best Caulk Colors for Hiding Grime, Dirt, and Mold

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Adjusting Your Thermostat at These Times Can Save You Money

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How to Choose the Best Home Sauna for Your Space and Budget

rimless toilet in modern bathroom

What Is a Rimless Toilet? The Water-Saving Upgrade Your Bathroom Needs

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Can You Take Your Appliances When You Move? Plus When to Leave Them

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10 Signs Your Heater Isn’t Working as Well as It Could (and How to Fix It)

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Installing Solar Windows Can Boost Your Home's Value—What to Know Before Investing

Rustic kitchen

7 Outdated Flooring Styles Designers Aren't Using in 2025

How Important Is a Home's Improvement History While Making a Purchase Decision?

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10 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater

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11 Seriously Easy Things to Do to Boost Your Home’s Value Before Selling It

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Does Renovating an Open Floor Plan Boost Your Home's Value? What to Know Before Selling

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This Is the Cheapest Update to Increase Your Home's Value Before Selling

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The 8 Best Work Gloves for Safer DIY Projects

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Amazon Dropped a $19,000 Two-Bedroom Tiny House With a Front Porch

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This 40-Foot Amazon Tiny House Costs Less Than a New Car—and Comes with 3 Bedrooms

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This 3-Bedroom Tiny House on Amazon Features a Porch Big Enough for a Swing

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This Tiny House Already Has Electricity and Plumbing Installed—and It’s Built to Withstand Typhoons

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This Amazon Tiny House Is Giving ‘Rugged Luxury,’ and It Even Has a Clever Foldable Deck

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This Scandinavian Cabin on Amazon Is a Cozy Dream Come True

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The BHG x Walmart Swivel Chair That Sold Out 5 Times Is Finally Back in Stock—and Discounted!

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This Tiny House Boasts Floor-to-Ceiling Windows and a Divine Wraparound Patio

Tiny House One-Off

Say Hello to Minimalist Living with This Rustic Cabin-Style Tiny House That Exudes Coziness

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This Trail Camera Is the Perfect Gift for Anyone Who Gets Wildlife Visitors—and It’s 40% Off

The Tobusa Semi Flush Mount Sputnik Light Fixture on a green background

Save Hundreds on a Contractor by Shopping Wallpaper, Fixtures, and More in This DIY Amazon Storefront

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Here's How Often You Should Clean Your Chimney

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Here's What to Do If Your Fireplace Pilot Light Goes Out—Your Complete Guide

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Here's How to Plan a Renovation Timeline—Plus Tips to Stay on Track

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5 Signs You Probably Should Replace Your Oven

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How to Seal Grout in Kitchens and Bathrooms

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8 Silent Clues You’re Probably Missing Now that Could Mean Big Problems for Your Home Later

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7 Items You Should Never Leave Outside in the Winter

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8 Telltale Signs You Should Replace Your Fridge

Basement living room

What Is That Burning Smell from the Furnace? How to Prevent Unpleasant Odors

stone fireplace living room

Is Limestone or Quartzite Better for a Fireplace Surround? Here's How to Decide

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What Is Ambient Light? How to Incorporate It into Your Home

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How Home Automation Is Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency for Homeowners

Farmhouse style bedroom

The Life-Saving Reason to Make Sure Your Bedroom Door Is Closed

covered porch with yellow front door

26 Covered Porch Ideas for a Dreamy Outdoor Retreat

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Do You Really Need to Put 20% Down on a House? Here's What Experts Say

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A Wine Opener Is the Easiest and Most Unexpected Home Improvement Tool