Home and gardening tips abound at second annual show
From large and small home improvement projects to gardening tips and plants the annual Lake Houston Area Home and Garden Show has even more to offer in its second year. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:53:30 -0800

Home repair: Do it yourself or go with a pro?
David Frandoes just about all his own home repairs and remodeling at his home in Libertyville, Il. David Frandoes just about all his own home repairs and remodeling at his home in Libertyville, Il. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:03:59 -0800

Glenn Haege: Novi home show's banner year a hopeful sign
I just got back from what seemed like a trip back in a time machine. The Novi Home Improvement Show was held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi Jan. 27-29, and it seemed oddly familiar. Not because of the products being exhibited, but because of the long lines to get into the show and the crowds throughout the weekend. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:09:47 -0800

Lowe’s Expands Accessible Home Offering with Ramp Program
Lowe's, the world’s second-largest home improvement retailer, announced today at the International Builders’ Show its entrance into the do-it-yourself ramp market, with an affordable, configurable ramp system. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:46:00 -0800

DIY insulation projects make for a more comfortable home year round
(ARA) - Do-it-yourself home improvement projects are more popular than ever, as homeowners are looking for simple, low cost ways to update their household and increase overall home efficiency. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:00:22 -0800

Do-it-yourself job took time, saved money
The shed started as a mere passing thought, but the thought never actually passed. When my husband, Shannon, conceptualizes a project, as he is wont to do as an engineer, he usually completes it. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:13:15 -0800

Do-it-yourself help in books
One of the most useful housewarming gifts we received when we bought our first place was an all-in-one guide to home repair. There are a few of these on the market. Black & Decker has a Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement that is exceptionally well-illustrated with colour photographs. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:46:10 -0800

Students Star In 'Do It Yourself' Home Improvement Show
A local 'Do It Yourself' show is teaching homeowners how to do simple home improvement jobs, and the stars of this show are Baltimore County carpentry students. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:47:25 -0800

Learn to build a concrete countertop
Q: I really enjoy do-it-yourself home improvement projects. For my next project I'm hoping to construct a concrete countertop for my bathroom. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:37:47 -0800

When to do it yourself, when to hire a pro
Find out when it pays to call for help in 8 common situations. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:04:37 -0800