Gene and Katie Hamilton

Installing window insulation film is an ideal job for a first-time do-it-yourselfer because it’s easy to do and requires so few tools.

Wood floors made of mismatched planks pieced together, or those already painted, can be transformed with a good primer and paint for an attractive facelift.

To protect your home and family, install a CO (carbon monoxide) alarm that measures the amount of gas in the air.

With its rich good looks and durability, it’s no wonder oak strip flooring is a popular choice.

A beadboard chair rail wainscoting in a dining area protects the walls behind the chairs when they’re pushed away from the table.

Sometimes your heating system can’t deliver heat to a room because it’s tucked away behind a wall or down a long hallway.

Many also use a library ladder for storage in a kitchen pantry, basement cellar, or garage loft, where the high space is difficult to reach.

You can paint a medallion before or after installing it to make it look like a natural part of the architectural details of the room.

If you have the time and patience to tackle this project yourself, you could save a lot of money.

A handy homeowner with carpentry experience and tools can turn their basement into a cozy living space.

Installing window insulation film is an ideal job for a first-time do-it-yourselfer because it’s easy to do and requires so few tools.

Wood floors made of mismatched planks pieced together, or those already painted, can be transformed with a good primer and paint for an attractive facelift.

To protect your home and family, install a CO (carbon monoxide) alarm that measures the amount of gas in the air.

With its rich good looks and durability, it’s no wonder oak strip flooring is a popular choice.

A beadboard chair rail wainscoting in a dining area protects the walls behind the chairs when they’re pushed away from the table.

Sometimes your heating system can’t deliver heat to a room because it’s tucked away behind a wall or down a long hallway.

Many also use a library ladder for storage in a kitchen pantry, basement cellar, or garage loft, where the high space is difficult to reach.

You can paint a medallion before or after installing it to make it look like a natural part of the architectural details of the room.

If you have the time and patience to tackle this project yourself, you could save a lot of money.

A handy homeowner with carpentry experience and tools can turn their basement into a cozy living space.