Using the right tool to sand a hardwood floor can save time, effort, and money. We take a look at some of the best options.

A petite but appealing apartment for rent in Cobble Hill boasts a rounded wall and a built-in in the living room and splashes of color in the kitchen and bath. It’s located in a four-story, 17-unit co ...

When couples are beginning to heal from a rupture—especially one involving disappointment or a breach of trust—the thing they often want most is certainty. They want a promise that the hurt won’t ...

Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...

Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...

Brandee Gruener is a digital editor and writer with 20 years of experience. Her articles on gardening, homes, food, and health have appeared in Hunker, American Gardener, and other national and ...

Fall repairs prepare your deck for immediate spring use. Repairing in fall lets you tackle repairs before harsh winter conditions. Minor spring repairs intended to refresh the deck are also helpful.

Emma Kemper, founder of the design firm Emma Beryl Interiors, and her husband, Benjamin, bought a retreat from Brooklyn and undertook a complete renovation. Benjamin and Emma Kemper renovated a house ...