Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. Whether ...

Wood trim and some plastic sheeting are all you need to assemble your own DIY interior storm windows. Tired of your single-pane and leaky windows, but can’t afford to replace them? Here’s an easy way ...

Step 1: Use a scraper to remove the old caulk from the interior of the window where it borders the window trim and the ...

Q: I would prefer do-it-yourself exterior storm windows to expensive replacement windows. Is there a good, effective and inexpensive design for do-it-yourselfers? A: Low-cost, home-made exterior storm ...

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 ...

Drafty windows are often big energy wasters. Buying new, energy-efficient windows is one way to reduce this lost energy, but there are also several inexpensive repairs that can improve the performance ...