Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

In no room are curtains or blinds more necessary—or more fraught with confusion—than the bathroom. The necessity of window treatments for bathrooms is obvious; no one wants too-close neighbors ...

Replacing your old windows with new ones could make your home quieter, let in more light, keep out cold drafts, and cut your utility bill. But the most expensive replacement windows don’t necessarily ...

Installing replacement windows can make your home quieter and less drafty, and you might even save on heating and cooling bills. That’s particularly true if you’re replacing leaky old single-pane ...

There's no denying the desirability of a bathroom with ample natural lighting. Not only is natural lighting a cost-effective way to illuminate your home, but it also is great for your health and can ...

Steamy showers meet winter air, and you reach for the latch. What follows in that small room can haunt your walls. Across the UK, households crack a window after a hot wash, hoping to clear the steam.