Repair damaged plaster
Gene and Katie Hamilton, Tribune Content Agency
Plaster walls and ceilings are found in many older homes; and all too often, they’re marred with holes…
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7 essential places to clean when you’re in a time crunch before guests arrive
Jessica Bennett, BHG.com
The hours before a party or gathering always seem to fly by. It’s all too easy to spend time preparing food, setting the table…
Install a coffered ceiling system
Gene and Katie Hamilton, Tribune Content Agency
A coffered ceiling system is a striking feature that makes a design statement in a room that calls…
How to transform any room into a flexible space for multipurpose living
Jessica Bennett, BHG.com
As lifestyles shifted due to the coronavirus pandemic, our homes had to adapt to new activities and routines. Dining rooms and…
Ask the Builder: Cleaning shower grout requires the right tool
Tim Carter, Tribune Content Agency
Sarah reached out to me a few days ago. Six months ago, she had a new master shower installed with a marble tile…
Ask the Builder: Installing a tile backsplash is not as hard as it seems
Tim Carter, Tribune Content Agency
Six months ago, my son bought a new house. He had been looking to move from his apartment for well over a year.The…
6 simple things you can do to prevent frozen pipes this winter
Jessica Bennett, BHG.com
Winter brings frigid temperatures for much of the country, and when temperatures plummet, the water that supplies your home’s…
Install an attic floor
Gene and Katie Hamilton, Tribune Content Agency
The selling feature in many homes is the attic, an ideal space for not often-used but keeper-worthy…