Do It Yourself Projects

A common theme when trying to save money is "do it yourself," but many car owners are hesitant to take that advice and attempt basic maintenance and repairs on their vehicles. To a degree, those fears are legitimate, because vehicles are more...

By Stacey Harrison For much of his acting career, Bronson Pinchot has had accents and attitudes to hide behind. From the lovably daffy Balki on Perfect Strangers to the scene-stealing art dealer Serge in the Beverly Hills Cop movies, Pinchot often...

Mike Howell’s carpentry skills are typically judged by his customers and perhaps their nosy neighbors. But this week the owner of Elgin-based Carpentry with Integrity …...

DIY Network's Blog Cabin invites viewers and fans to help design the 2013 "Blog Cabin," and hopefully win the finished product. This year's renovation project is a home on North Carolina's "Crystal Coast." Viewers will vote on all of the major design...

You might not be aware that your home may pose some hidden risks for you and your family. But you don't need a fat budget to give your home a safer and healthier boost. After all, there is nothing more important than keeping your family safe. Hazards...

Kelly Edwards Kelly's Tips: The first step in preparing your home should be taking a walk through of your house, using a critical eye to see what can be improved upon. As a DIY Expert, I like to make simple home improvements that not only improve the...

Have an outrageous, shocking or just plain overdue home improvement project on hand? Need a little extra cash or help getting it done? Say no more, True Value is rolling out the Facebook “DIY True Stories” Contest, where ambitious DIYers are...