Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Q: I would prefer do-it-yourself exterior storm windows to expensive replacement windows. Is there a good, effective and inexpensive design for do-it-yourselfers? A: Low-cost, home-made exterior storm ...

Home Improved is news and information center for home renovation and DIY enthusiasts. The hub offers a mix of articles and videos from across Gannett with tips and advice for how to upgrade and main ...

Window screening is there for a purpose. If it gets a snag, a tear, or a hole, it is much less effective at keeping insects and debris out of your home than it is if it is intact. Should your screens ...

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We slept, or tried to, in a boxcar on a rattling freight train, rumbling through the cold, dark plains. At least, that’s what it felt like some winter nights when we first moved into our 1920 ...