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 ...

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 ...

Is the searing summer heat forcing you to crank up your A/C and electric fans, leading to soaring energy costs in your home? Check out this cool idea for reducing the indoor temperature, thereby ...