We all enjoy the benefits of flowing hot water in our homes. Indeed, it’s a little surprising just how much most of us take it for granted, considering how ...

If your family is like mine, one of the great pleasures of the summer is the opportunity to do a lot of eating and cooking out of doors. Having a great outdoor ...

Certainly one of the most popular rooms in the home to have remodeled is the bathroom. There are a host of great bathroom design ideas to give the space great ...

We know that HIR’s many fans and readers love the enterprising DIY spirit. Easy do it yourself projects bring lots of satisfaction and save money. Sometimes, ...

The floors in your home take a beating: stains, water damage, scratches and everything in between. These can lead to defects that mar the appearance of you ...

We know you loyal readers of Home Improvement Rocks are always on the lookout for great improvements to make your home more comfortable, beautiful and ...

Fire hazard is one of those things that most people assume isn’t relevant to them. The “it can’t happen to me” phenomenon may be a natural human impulse. ...

An attic is a great opportunity to do something a little different with the space in your home. In an earlier post, we gave you some tips on how to renovate ...

Do it yourself home improvement is a long established tradition of hobby and equity enhancement that has received a real boost in recent years thanks to the ...

You know the old line about how a stitch in time will save nine. Well it’s never more true than in the area of gutter maintenance. What can seem more harmless ...

Your average square room might be made up of six surfaces, but they are nowhere near to equal in terms of the wear and tear that they take. The proverbial ...

Tiles make for a great look and feel on walls, floors, backsplashes and elsewhere in your home. However, unless you’re awfully charmed, it is pretty unlikely ...