The right knife is a foundational tool for any cook. Here's a guide to the best kitchen knife brands for every need so you can pick the right ones for you.

When life hands you lemons, here’s what you can do with them.

For an eco-friendly bathroom, design it to be as water-efficient as possible.

Every parent knows just how much kids love drawing on the walls—and they probably have their own horror story of checking up on play time to find a marker mess to prove it. With a chalkboard wall, your kids can draw away without the messy cleanup. Here are two different ways to create a chalkboard wall.

Q: The grout line between my kitchen granite countertop and the tile backsplash has cracked for the umpteenth time. Each winter the crack appears, and each year I re-grout it hoping it will be the final time. Am I using the wrong grout? How would you repair this, and why does the crack disappear on its own in the summer? I have the same issue with other cracks around my home that mysteriously open and close depending on the time of year. --Gary K., Columbus, Oio

The best way to deal with rodent problems is to prevent rats and mice from ever getting inside in the first place. That can be easier said than done.

Q: You co-authored an article a few years back about a homeowner that faced a seller that hid defects in their home. In the article it mentioned an asbestos issue.