BOSTON- Ed Del Grande has spent more than 30 years in the plumbing industry, the last four on the DIY network. His new TV show, "Ed the Plumber," premiered Oct. 3. He holds master's licenses in ...

After a seemingly interminable fight against the effects of a crippling recession, the U.S. economy is finally beginning to show signs of recovery. But even as consumer confidence begins its slow ...

With the availability of hot new items like Wi-Fi thermostats at big-box stores and online retail giants like Amazon, more and more homeowners are choosing to buy and install products themselves ...

DIY projects can look messy when you don’t have much experience. Skipping a clear plan can make each room look like it belongs in a different house. Taking time to prep before painting helps ...

The woman called home contractor Allan Chambers, asking if he had a wet vac that could suck up some water in her house. "No," he said. "Have you got a kayak?" she replied. Chambers had given the woman ...

With spring in the air, building a deck might be on your mind. Building a deck is not as hard as you might think, and if you follow some basic guidelines it can be a great DIY project. Bit of Advice ...

Marketing is one of those tasks that a lot of small businesspeople think they can, or simply must, do themselves. They have to control expenses somehow, and marketing through an agency always seems ...

DIY home improvement can get messy and costly. Stephen Fanuka shares his tips. — -- DIY home improvement can get messy and costly. Enter Stephen Fanuka, who appeared on “Good Morning America” on ...