Is the searing summer heat forcing you to crank up your A/C and electric fans, leading to soaring energy costs in your home? Check out this cool idea for reducing the indoor temperature, thereby ...

Window screens have to deal with the wear and tear of being exposed to the elements. That means they can easily get damaged. Repair kits are a simple way to patch snags and rips, but replacing a ...

Warmer weather is coming. Before it’s time to literally throw caution to the wind and open the windows, it’s time to repair those torn screens that have been picked apart by birds or damaged by winter ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Dear Angie: My window blinds need new cords. What's involved? Is this a DIY project or something to hire for? -- Connie L., Calabasas, Calif. Dear Connie: While it's certainly possible to replace ...