Hardwood floors add beauty, warmth and lasting value to any home. Combine that beauty and durability with the comfort, decorating freedom and the lower cost benefits of radiant heat, and you have a great combination. Add the overall environmental benefits and it is win-win all around.

The cost of construction materials has risen more than 10 percent during the past year. If you are planning a home improvement, don't be discouraged by rising costs. Consider purchasing higher-quality products that may cost more initially, but can save you money in the future.

If you're not using the latest generation of energy-efficient bulbs in your kitchen, it's time for a lighting upgrade. Here are some ideas to get you started.

The router is probably the most underutilized tool in the average home workshop. When attached to a router table, however, a router can become a do-it-yourselfer's most versatile instrument.

As we age, it can become more difficult to be as comfortable in our homes as we used to be. Things become harder to reach and open, we don't hear the noises we used to and tasks just get more difficult and time consuming overall. The principle of Universal Design is used to develop products and environments that are useful to everyone, regardless of age or ability.

What is the one fall home fix-up project that takes only a couple of hours and yields the biggest bang for the buck of any exterior home renovation? For most people, the answer does not immediately come to mind: it's a stylish new garage door.

Consumers who want to upgrade their homes are looking for new ways to be friendly to the environment. Here are tips to cut back on water waste every time you shower, flush, or wash vegetables.