Less than a year after moving into her new 2,100-square-foot house in Lenexa, Kans., Susan Sabin has strung up lemon lights in her front window. The lemons, she says, go perfectly with the home's most prominent features.more

In an uneasy housing market, affordable fixes are your best bet, whether it's a coat of paint or easy repairs to cut your energy bills. more

Spacesaving designs like a corner sink can make your small bathrooms seem bigger without knocking walls down. more

Bathroom remodeling is one of America's most popular home improvements and can be as budget-friendly as you choose. more

What good is having a stylish kitchen or an entertainment room, if household items are all over your place? more

New WaterSense labeling makes it easy to shop for water-wise fixtures more

Top options for designing on a dime more

Considerations for this no-nonsense proposition more

So you've shopped 'til you've dropped, poured over every issue of House Beautiful you can find and are finally ready to tackle a home decorating project to update an otherwise out of date space. Well before you push "go," it is a good idea to more

Make the most of this untapped area for everyday living and improved resale value more

If a major bathroom remodel isn't in your budget, simply updating a smaller aspect of your bathroom can still have significant impact. more

Create a custom blend of amenities for convenient entertaining more

Tips for planning, building and maintaining decks and patios more

Inexpensive Ways to Spice Up Cooking Time for Your Family more

These improvements won't break the bank more

If you think a few leaves and twigs in your gutter are harmless, think again. Clean gutters are the single most important key to avoiding major and expensive home repairs. Gutters perform one duty: controlling the water around your home. more

While there are a lot of high-tech ways to keep intruders at bay, keep in mind these distinctly low-cost, but highly sensible, reminders more

Easy-to-install outdoor lighting helps get designer results more

Leaking basements are easy to fix without taking a bath more

Even if you don't use professional help throughout the year, consider calling a maid service or a professional organizer annually to help you whip your home into shape. more

Out with the cold weather, in with the bugs. Spring and summer are great times to enjoy the outdoors, but they are also peak times for the annual bug and pest explosion. more

Creating special effects in the great outdoors more

Painted or finished clear hardwood floors can make a room shine more

October marks the anniversary of one of most famous fires in American history. The Great Chicago Fire began October 8, 1871 and ended the next day. While fact and fiction are mixed regarding the origin, there is no dispute about the devastation more

Saving energy doesn't have to cost you a bundle more

Many home remodeling projects can be trouble on your checkbook. A bathroom addition or window replacement will carry a huge return on investment, but these projects can also be quite expensive up front. more

Doors stick when the hinges sag, when the door frame shifts, or when humidity causes the door and door frame to swell. If the door seems to be sagging within the frame, make sure the hinge screws are tight. more

As temperatures drop, heating fuels become a hot topic more

Toys and Toxins Don't Mix more

Tips and Products for Your summer To-Do List more

Uncle Sam Offers Attractive Tax Credits for Efficiency Improvements more

Tips to make sure your Halloween is a happy one more

Ten tips to a border that keeps the peace with precision, durability and good looks more

As you make your holiday shopping list and check it twice, you've probably got a range of tool-and gadget-lovers to please. Baffled by the shopping possibilities for the home improver in your life? more

The Latest in Tools and Trends for Father's Day more

Plan projects that save energy, conserve water and more more

As you make your home improvement to-do list for 2007, think green. There are a number of ways you can incorporate earth-friendly features while improving your own quality of living through energy savings, lower water bills, and a more pleasant indoor env more

Earth-friendly options for your home's exterior more

Consider these Earth-friendly options for your next remodeling project more

Contracts, guarantees, warranties and service contracts all play an important part in making sure your job comes out as expected. more

New home products offer comfort, style and convenience more

What to know before you leave the job to professionals more

How to prepare your living space for holiday entertaining more

Products and programs that turn dreams into reality more

Your improvements around the house don't stop with your house. April is National Car Care Month and a good time to keep your second largest investment in mind. more

Keep furry family members safe while you tackle autumn projects more

The age of your home delivers clues to what might need work more

Selling Your Home Involves a Lot More Than Finding the Right Buyer more

Having a tough time deciding which project to tackle first? The stars might be the best project guide a person could ask for. Here is a guide for the recommended projects and items for each sign. more

Make the most of summer togetherness with DIY learning opportunities more

The number of do-it-yourself home improvers has jumped in recent years and the count of injuries resulting from consumer repair work has risen in tandem. more

Keep your home from becoming a vacation hangout for thieves more

Consider innovative new modular builds for a beautiful, affordable getaway more

Shop for materials that are kind to the environment, indoors and out more

Common complaints and how to prevent problems in the first place more

A checklist for comfort and savings more

Steps to take for year-round health and comfort more

Completing a simple home improvement project that does nothing more than add a bit of luxury to a busy life can pay big emotional dividend. more

Tips to Avoid Carbon Monoxide more

Know how to protect your family, home and belongings before lightning strikes more

Supplies, support and advice for owners of old homes more

What to look for in a vacation home or rental property more

Prepare your student for every possible non-academic emergency more

Be prepared with items to ensure comfort at your home away from home more

Freshen up a room with one of the year's most popular palettes more

If you are retired, travel frequently, or simply don't enjoy working on your landscaping and yard work, a small, low-maintenance patio is a good solution for you more

Picking up a paintbrush may seem like a straightforward home improvement task. But in truth, this simplest of home improvement projects may too often be just a little more complicated than what meets the eye. Poor preparation, bad brushes and just plain l more

The holiday season brings a parade of parties, lavish family meals, out-of-town visitors and, often, household plumbing emergencies. Busy kitchens mean more grease and food waste to drag down the kitchen drain and disposer, and houseguests equal extra sho more

Tis the season for giving and for taking more

Easy improvements that will last through all stages of your life at home more

Make the most of your kitchen cabinets for savings and a fresh new look more

Know what to look for and how to get the job done right more

Most homeowners know that replacing the roof or upgrading siding can enhance a house's curb appeal and boost its sales price. more

All across the country, home builders are gasping for air as sales plunge, inventories rise and profits disappear. more

Know what to look for as you build toward the reality of your dream home more

Do-it-yourself tips to assure success every time more

While it's true that new kitchen cabinets, appliances, and granite countertops are popular kitchen remodels, there are simple ways to improve your kitchen that many never consider. more

Create convenience and the illusion of space more

Use staging techniques to bring out the best in your home more

Precautions to prevent diseases carried by mosquitoes and ticks more

Hiring a contractor to help with your home improvement project is a big step. Hiring the wrong one can land you in a hole that ís hard to climb out of. Construction projects are, by their very nature, invasive. As your home is poked, prodded, struc more

Winter's No Wonderland for the Unprepared more

Beautiful, easy-to-install solutions for design from the ground up more

Improve hot water delivery and efficiency with these smart system additions more

Costs to consider when making your decision more

Use caution when tackling home improvement projects more

The host of The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show and AOL's Home Improvement Editor, writes about home improvement challenges, wish lists and how-to questions year round. And as individual as these questions are, the topics are very similar. more

The Web can help you with questions your Realtor won't answer more

Don't overlook the maintenance projects and safety measures that can keep you and your family from harm more

Avoiding weak links that welcome intruders. more

How to ensure that your home enjoys winter break as much as you do more

Equip Your Laundry Room for Convenience and Efficiency more

What is the most daunting part of any home improvement or maintenance project? Most homeowners will tell you it's the stress over who to hire and who to trust. more

The benefits of designing with the whole world in mind more

Resolve to clear away clutter for a productive and comfortable home environment more