House Digest
  • Exclusives
  • Home Improvement
    • Events
    • Interior Remodel
    • Exterior Remodel
    • Paint
    • Repairs
    • Inspiration
    • Home Improvement Hacks
  • Garden
    • Flowers
    • Trees, Shrubs & Vines
    • Landscaping
    • Edible Gardening
    • Gardening Hacks
    • Houseplants
  • Cleaning
    • Laundry & Linens
    • Organization
    • Cleaning Hacks
  • Design
    • Indoor
    • Outdoor
    • Trends
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Design Hacks
  • Shopping
    • Furniture
    • Appliances
    • Home Goods
    • Cleaning Products
    • Sales
  • Real Estate
    • Buying Tips
    • Selling Tips
  • Features
  • Newsletter
  • About
  • Editorial Policies
  • Reviews Policy
  • Our Experts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2025 Static Media. All Rights Reserved
House Digest
House Digest
Home Improvement Hacks
Exclusives Home Improvement Garden Cleaning Design Shopping Real Estate Features
  • Newsletter

Home Improvement Hacks

  • people painting wall standing on step ladder

    You're Wasting Money On Expensive Paint (When There's An Affordable Option)

    When updating the color of your walls, you don't need to buy from premium brands to get the paint color you love. This hack helps you save costs on paint.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 38 min ago Read More
  • Clogged downspout

    How To Unclog A Downspout If You Don't Have Any Tools

    You don't need fancy tools to unclog a downspout. Clear a blockage while keeping safety in mind and without causing damage to your gutter system.

    By Tyler Palicia 3 hours ago Read More
  • A propane tank half buried in snow

    Debunking A Common Myth About Storing Propane Tanks In The Winter

    Heat damages propane tanks, but what about cold weather? Learn the truth about storing propane tanks in winter cold and get proper cold-weather storage tips.

    By Bob Beacham 6 hours ago Read More
  • Workout equipment on living room floor

    A DIY Solution That'll Help Hide Your Home Gym Equipment In Style

    For this DIY that conceals gym equipment, all you need are a home décor item you can easily thrift and a few essentials available at the local hardware store.

    By Amanda Anthony 16 hours ago Read More
  • A flaking and cracked concrete driveway in front of a rundown house.

    Why Your Concrete Driveway Is Flaking And How To Fix It

    Concrete driveways are tough, but like other outdoor landscaping materials, they're not immune to weather extremes. Thankfully, there's a DIY fix for flaking.

    By Katie Flannery 16 hours ago Read More
  • A person holding a paint roller looks at the options in a hardware store.

    14 Ways To Use Paint For A High-Impact Patio Makeover

    You can get a can of outdoor paint and a paintbrush or roller at any hardware store, giving you a cheap and easy way to breathe new life into a tired patio.

    By Lisa Davis 19 hours ago Read More
  • A barn swallow building a nest inside garage.

    Exactly What To Do When There's A Bird Nest In Your Garage

    While the trees in your yard are most attractive to nesting birds, they might also choose your garage. Whether you can remove the nest depends on a few factors.

    By Kristeen Cherney 20 hours ago Read More
  • Man and woman welcoming two guests into home entryway

    This Unsightly Mistake Is The First Thing People Notice At Your Entryway

    If you're in charge of taking care of your home, it's easy to miss some spots here and there, but you should probably pay more attention to your entryway.

    By Kristeen Cherney 23 hours ago Read More
  • A pile of purses on the floor of a room.

    Repurpose Your Old Shoe Rack For Extra Purse Storage In Your Closet

    A shoe rack's open shelves make for useful purse storage because you can see everything in your collection at a glance and easily grab what you want to wear.

    By Brooke Dougherty 1 day ago Read More
  • Cracks in an asphalt driveway

    The Quick Water Test That Helps You Know How To Fill Cracks In Your Driveway

    Cracks in a concrete or asphalt driveway are inevitable, but this simple hack will allow you to quickly and easily determine how deep they are.

    By Bob Beacham 2 days ago Read More
  • Wrench trying to loosen rust-covered bolt

    The Freeze Spray Trick That Helps Loosen Rusty Bolts

    Forget nut splitters and blowtorches. This easy-to-use product uses temperature and lubricant in a one-two punch to loosen even the toughest rusty bolts.

    By Heather Ayer 2 days ago Read More
  • woman in yellow cleaning gloves cleans window at home with glass cleaner

    The Unexpected Way To Use Glass Cleaner When It Comes To Redecorating

    You may not realize it, but glass cleaner has the ideal properties that help to remove the annoying residue you routinely get with this redecorating project.

    By Krystal Orwig 2 days ago Read More
  • White closet doors in an unfurnished bedroom with wooden floors.

    Ditch Bulky Closet Doors And Try This Stunning DIY For A Unique New Look

    Remove the space-hogging closet doors and get a paint roller and pan, then prepare to transform your closet using something soft you'd usually hang on the wall.

    By Amanda Anthony 2 days ago Read More
  • A 1970s kitchen with red patterned tile on all the walls.

    15 Must-Do Swaps To Update A '70s Kitchen Eyesore

    Mid-century kitchen design is currently trending, but lots of features should be left in the past. Learn what to spend your 1970s kitchen remodel budget on.

    By Sophie Pell 2 days ago Read More
  • Black trash bags stacked near an outdoor trash can

    The Garage Upgrade That Hides The Eyesore Of Trash Cans

    Storing your trash cans in the garage can prevent animals from getting into them, but you can go one step further to hide them completely out of sight.

    By Candina Jordan 2 days ago Read More
  • Sticker residue on a jar

    The Easiest Way To Remove Stickers From Glass

    Stubborn sticker residue ruining your glass? There's an easy fix for this universal problem -- and you probably already own the tool you need to do it.

    By Carrie Elizabeth Bradon 2 days ago Read More
  • Hands holding a series of paint swatches

    The Unbeatable Trick For Testing Neutral Paint Colors On A White Wall

    If your dream paint color looks "off" when sampled on a white wall, fear not. For a more accurate glimpse of the finished product, you just need a hand.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 3 days ago Read More
  • Hands loading a record onto a record player sitting on a cabinet filled with CDs.

    Hack Your IKEA EKET To Make The Best Portable Storage For Your Vinyl Records

    If your vinyl records are stashed away somewhere inaccessible, why not bring at least your current favorite albums into the living room in a DIY portable cube?

    By Amanda Anthony 3 days ago Read More
  • A cracked concrete driveway that needs to be repaired.

    Say Goodbye To Cracks In Your Driveway With One Simple Solution

    This solution for driveway cracks works because it's less rigid than typical options, offering flexibility that's essential for working with sturdy concrete.

    By Ellen Merriss 3 days ago Read More
  • Some patio furniture on a wooden deck in the backyard of a modern home with white plaster walls.

    A Windy Day Can Blow Your Patio Furniture Away. Here's How You Can Secure It To The Ground

    Lightweight patio furniture gets blown around easily in strong winds. Thankfully, it's easy to secure with a few cheap items from your local hardware store.

    By Brooke Dougherty 3 days ago Read More
  • A pull-out kitchen trash cabinet in a modern wood-finished kitchen.

    Prevent The Kitchen Trash Cabinet From Getting Banged Up With An Easy DIY

    Whenever you pull out your trash cabinet, the drawer edge gets scratched. Luckily, an easy fix is just a visit to the hardware store and a metal drill bit away.

    By Ellen Merriss 4 days ago Read More
  • grocery items in a pantry

    Illuminate A Basic Kitchen Pantry With An Affordable Dollar Tree Find

    This Dollar Tree hack shines light in the deepest corner of your pantry, allowing you to better access what you have and see what you need to stock up on.

    By Lauren Kim 4 days ago Read More
  • brown plastic trash can with lid sitting outside

    How To Turn Your Old Trash Can Into A DIY Compost Bin

    Do you have an extra trash can sitting in the garage? This is the perfect opportunity to start composting! Here's how to make it into a compost bin.

    By Amy Horton 4 days ago Read More
  • Contractor using a smartphone app

    These Apps Will Turn Your Phone Into A Pocket-Sized Tool Box, But Could They Replace The Real Thing?

    While a phone isn't going to replace a hammer or a saw any time soon, these apps are designed to perform the same functions as common tools.

    By Kyle Schurman 5 days ago Read More
  • Boiling water in pot outdoors around fallen leaves

    Why Boiling Water Is Your Secret Weapon When Fall Leaves Start To Accumulate In Your Drains

    While it may not work for all pipe materials, boiling water can be a key tool to loosen leaves in clogged outdoor drains and keep your property safe and dry.

    By Kyle Schurman 5 days ago Read More
  • Trash cans lined up in front of a garage

    Say Goodbye To The Eyesore Of Garage Trash Cans With A DIY Built-In Solution

    Huge trash cans never look good anywhere, even when they're "hidden" in the garage. Here's how to make them look better while adding storage.

    By Buffy Naillon 6 days ago Read More
  • woman in a blanket sipping tea

    Stay Warm This Winter For No Extra Cost With The Help Of A Kitchen Essential

    Winter is almost synonymous with high energy bills. But this unexpected kitchen appliance could actually help you save on energy this cold season.

    By Patricia Hughes 6 days ago Read More
Back
Next
About Privacy Policy
© 2025 Static Media® HouseDigest.com All Rights Reserved
More From Static Media
BGRChowhoundCutenessExploreFoodieFood RepublicGarden GuidesGlamGrungeHealth DigestHunkerIslandsJalopnikLooperMashedMoney DigestNicki SwiftOutdoor GuidePlanetWareSciencingSlashFilmSlashGearSVGTasting TableThe Daily MealThe ListThe TakeoutTVLineWomenWrestling Inc.
House Digest