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From babies who adore you to teens who ignore you, kids change — and so do their storage needs. Here’s how to organize kids’ rooms from cradle to college. Read More

Want to reface your kitchen cabinets? Smart decision. It’s more cost-effective and takes less time than a full remodel. Here are options and costs. Read More

Can you wave at your neighbor while you’re brushing your teeth? These easy-to-apply options for windows create much-needed privacy but still let in plenty of daylight. Read More

Carpet padding treated with fire retardants raises some environmental red flags that could affect your household’s health. Should you be concerned? Read More

Winged creatures invading your home would drive anyone batty. Here’s how to get rid of them. Read More

Take steps immediately to reduce radon gas buildup if your home tests high. Knowing the available radon mitigation methods and costs will help you make the best choice. Read More

Plan to conduct a radon test in your home, if you haven’t already. As the second leading cause of lung cancer, concentrated radon gas is nothing to ignore. Read More

Asbestos removal may be warranted when an asbestos-containing material in your home is damaged, flaking, or crumbling. Find out what to do. Read More

If testing reveals the presence of lead-based paint in your pre-1978 home, here are a few of the options at your disposal for removing it. Read More

Health risks associated with lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes prompted a flood of DIY lead paint test kits. Many are accurate and simple to use. Read More

Federal lead paint laws direct how your contractor approaches renovations in your pre-1978 home. Before you begin a project, get the lowdown on regulations. Read More

Chop, dice, prep, and clean without eyestrain—or nicking your thumb with a knife. Under-cabinet lighting eases kitchen chores and shows off your style. Read More

Replace old kitchen cabinet hardware and gain an instant style update that’s simple to do and easy on the budget. Read More

A high-tech kitchen faucet is an easy upgrade that offers convenience and safety while quenching your grownup thirst for fun. Read More

Replacement laminate kitchen countertops offer durability and big style at a relatively low cost, and are worthy contenders for your kitchen retrofit dollars. Read More

Low-cost storage strategies bring calm to your kitchen, banishing stress-inducing clutter and leaving the space orderly. Read More

Add pull-out shelves to your existing base kitchen cabinets and you’ll stay organized, frustration-free, and never lose an item in the back of a cabinet again. Read More

Cabinets in motion obey hand signals to open doors, and touch-sensitive drawers glide out with the brush of a fingertip. Read More

Steam washers step up as futuristic home appliances that won’t break your budget and just might make your iron obsolete. Read More

Biometric locks employ high-tech fingerprint recognition technology to verify your identity before allowing a locked door to be opened. Read More

Programmable showers feature digital controls and high-tech valves that let you set your ideal water temperature and water pressure. Read More

Robotic, high-tech vacuum cleaners bring futuristic, automated, hands-free floor-sweeping to today’s households. Read More

High-tech toilets are the ultimate in convenience and comfort, with a host of features worthy of the most sophisticated, tech-savvy home. Read More

Versatile pegboard provides easy and inexpensive storage solutions for virtually any room and under-utilized wall space. Read More

Recessed, between-the-studs shelving and storage niches help you de-clutter and stay organized without sacrificing valuable square footage. Read More

Sweep out the dust bunnies. Clear away the clutter. Time to put wasted space beneath the staircase to work with customized storage solutions. Read More

Gain storage space and usable square footage by installing pocket doors. Read More

A window seat can add as much as 13 cubic feet of valuable storage space that doubles as attractive, usable seating for your home. Read More

Unless you do your laundry in the buff, it’s one chore that’s never really done. Follow these laundry room storage ideas, however, and you can breeze through your dirty duds in no time. Read More