To protect against natural disasters, home remodels must embrace regional solutions. These five case studies get it right.

Learn how to remove dry-erase marker from a painted wall safely, from water and mild soap to careful rubbing-alcohol spot ...

Several days ago I had a phone conversation with Wayne, a very good friend, after he and I completed our morning ritual Morse code conversation. He approached me at the ripe age of 74, wanting to ...

There’s no better test for determining whether you really love your home than suddenly having to spend all your time there.

At 3:55 a.m. on June 25, a flicker of cellular service allowed Carlos to send word to the outside world from the rubble of ...

From impractical storage to underutilized lighting, these are the pantry design mistakes that make your space feel unusable, ...

Throughout the night, guests can walk up and ask her questions about her process. They can see what the painting looked like ...

Follow these tips and your walls will shine.

I love how easy it is to sand the wood epoxy. It’s perfect for exterior painted trim. Using an affordable orbital sander, you ...

There are a few ways to patch drywall, but the secret to making a repair completely disappear is a technique called ...

Love WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

If you've ever painted a room in your home or applied wallpaper, you probably already know that wall prep is a step that you simply can't skip. Whether you're staring at a collection of nail holes ...