Home inspectors keep circling the same problem in their reports: improvised electrical work that looks clever at first glance ...

Staying warm during the winter is very important, and the local rodents might want to get warm, too. What's a DIY way to keep ...

Tackling home repairs yourself can feel rewarding and cost-effective, but not every fix is as straightforward as it seems. Sometimes, what looks like a simple project can actually cross legal lines, ...

We all need running water in our homes for hot showers, cooking, drinking water and even for the everyday chores of using the dishwasher and washing machine. If you’re experiencing banging, pops or ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

Dear James: I have a very tiny leak in one of the drain pipes directly under the sink. Is there a simple DIY fix for this so I can avoid having to call in a plumber to replace the pipe? — Miriam F.

This winter, the average U.S. household is expected to pay nearly $1,000 to heat their home, which is a 9.2% jump from last ...

It’s easy to find DIY repair kits that include a diverse mix of screwdriver bits, spudgers, picks, and other tools that let you tinker with the innards of your gaming controllers and consoles. But ...

There is a satisfaction to fixing stuff up using one's bare hands, and if you are a gamer who has recently been facing issues with your Xbox Series S and X consoles, then going the DIY route is now an ...

Some repairs come with risks that aren't obvious at first. Septic systems fall into that category, where mistakes can lead to ...

A new shop in Southern California may represent a trend: DIY auto repair shops where you pay a fee, they jack your car up on a lift, and you do the work. Such places used to be common, then they went ...