For new homeowners, facing repairs can be a little intimidating. When you own a home, so many things can go wrong, and you need to be prepared for any situation. But for newcomers to the DIY scene, it ...

If you're looking for the perfect housewarming gift, check out a hardware store. People moving into a new place will probably want to hang a few things and change a few things. "If you can cut ...

The joys of homeownership are numerous, from providing comfort for you and your family to building up equity in your financial profile. If you are a new homeowner, it is important to be ready to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few things will make you feel worse than twisting the head off a bolt. It means the threads are seized in the hole, and now you have get the ...

Having an extensive and complete toolbox is the key to any home renovator’s heart. Yes, it might mean that those days of dancing until the sun comes up are over (or not, we won’t judge!) but it ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every homeowner should own a toolbox — but what should it contain? Our on-staff home renovation experts ...

In general, I'm not a fan of multi-purpose software or devices, but Parallels Toolbox ($19.95 a year for Windows or Macs with a 7-day free trial) is an exception. It's a simple suite of utilities that ...