Q: Two year ago, I relocated for my company and rented out my primary residence. My initial plan was for this to be temporary and to eventually move back into the property. However, my move is turning into a long-term assignment and I am planning on keeping the property as a rental.

Fall is a fine time for a flower bed makeover. Cooler temps slow water loss from leaves, so plants can better tolerate being ripped out of the ground.

New carpeting can transform an ordinary room, because it provides a fresh backdrop and foundation for furnishings. Even the humblest of furniture takes on a new life when set on a uniform background that unifies the room with consistent color and texture. You’ ll find carpeting sold in many venues– retail stores, specialty flooring outlets, design centers and...

Home improvement projects may not be the first things on your to-do list this fall, but you may want to add a few items to prepare your home for winter.

As the global supply chain crisis continues to roil the global economy, the list of impacted industries is growing by the day. The latest: paint.

Q: I recently found out that the master deed plan referenced on my title document shows the wrong unit number for my condo. I have tried approaching my neighbor to work on a title transfer swap, but they are unwilling to do a title swap. How can I fix my title document? My condo association lawyer is also unwilling to take on the fix.

A few weeks ago a visitor to my AsktheBuilder.com wanted to know about brick foundations. Karen has an ambitious desire to build a small 900-square-foot house by herself. She is well aware of her physical limitations and asked me if it was possible for her to construct the foundation using standard brick. She had tried to lift an 8x8x16-inch concrete block and discovered those were too heavy. She feels she could handle brick. Karen asked me what she needs to know to build a strong brick foundation.

You may not notice everything the electrical system does until something goes wrong. Here are four electrician projects that can improve your home.

Sometimes the simplest decorating swaps can yield the biggest returns. These one-hit-wonder changes will invigorate your spaces with minimal effort on your part. But be forewarned: One swap may make you want to do another ... and another. But that’s what makes decorating fun, right?