confirm youre breathing clean air at home with these tips on removing air pollutants and balancing humidity. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help improve your indoor air quality for a cleaner, healthier home. We talked to indoor air quality experts to learn how to do just that. Credit: MC2 Photography Inc The first step is recognizing the signs of unhealthy indoor air quality. Once you’ve identified an air quality issue, stick to this to stop air pollutants at the source....

Learn how to install 3 tab shingles with our step-by-step tutorial. Other composition shingles, such as architectural and random cutouts, are installed using most of the same techniques. Check withyour roofing dealerto learn about any installation differences. Credit: Anthony Masterson 3 tab shingles are usually 36 inches long; each tab is 12 inches. They are designed to be installed with a 5-inch reveal. However, most people prefer the cutout lines to be aligned, so they make straight vertical lines....

Calm a shaking ceiling fan by replacing its worn-down box. We’ll show you step-by-step how to install a ceiling fan box. Ceiling fansare heavy, and they vibrate. Test to confirm the power is off and remove the existing ceiling fixture. The box must be mounted firmly by attaching it directly to a framing member or using a fan-rated brace. Replacing a ceiling fan electrical box is a messy job. Work carefully to avoid cutting through wires hidden in the ceiling....

Control the ambience of a room with a new dimmer switch. Kelsey Hansen A dimmer switch is atype of light switchused to control the brightness of a connected light fixture. Installing a dimmer switchisn’t difficult if you have experience working with home electrical systems. Credit:Kelsey Hansen This informative guide will help you find out how to install a dimmer switch. Another factor to check before purchasing a dimmer switch is whether you need a single-pole or three-pole one....

Transform your landscape with a DIY irrigation system. This easy-to-install system is guaranteed to make your grass look great. A homeirrigation systeminstallation can solve severallandscaping problemsand other issues in one project. First, it saves you the time and trouble of tending to sprinklers and dragging hoses around the yard. Also, yoursavings will increase even moreif you’ve left soakers and sprinklers on all night. That information will help your supplier determine what kind of sprinkler head will meet the specificwatering needsof each area....

Save money and refresh your home by DIYing this home improvement project. If you think installing akitchen sinkis better left to the pros, think again. Any DIYer can easily install a drop-in kitchen sink, yielding professional results even on a budget. Credit: Adam Albright If you’re replacing an existing sink, this is easy. Simplypurchase a sinkthat matches the width of your existing sink. We recommend going with the maximum sink width for your base cabinet....

Also, decide which method you’d like to use: sand or mortar. We explain how to install a flagstone patio both ways. Irregular-shaped flagstone works for casual, free-form plans. Credit: Edward Gohlich Cut stone is flagstone finished with straight edges and square corners. It ranges from about 1 foot to 4 feet across and comes in different thicknesses. Cut flagstone is suited to moreformal geometric designs. A ton of stone covers about 120 square feet; order 5 percent more for breakage....

On Instagram alone, the hashtag#hangingchairresults in nearly 70,000 uses of the furniture piece. Whatever the historical significance, it’s clear that these chairs are back in a big way. The hardware must be secured into a ceiling joist for proper support. Credit: Karin Lidbeck Brent Some chairs come with their own hanging hardware, or you could purchase the necessary elements separately. This is an excellent option for an apartment or outdoor room that might lack a joist....

Cross this project off your home improvement checklist in only a few hours. Plus, it can be anaffordable swapthat makes a significant impact. Find a sturdystep stool or ladderthat can safely support you within easy-reaching distance of the ceiling. Credit: Laurie Black Photography You want to ensure no electrical current flows to the light fixture. Have someone watch for when the fixture’s light turns off, and leave that circuit disconnected....

Brie Williams A mortared shower pan allows you to custom-fit ashower enclosure. Over the membrane, a mortar bed floor supports the tile. Smaller tiles work best to conform to the slope. Credit:Brie Williams This thick-bed installation relies on a troweled mortar mix, which when properly mixed is like a sandy clay. Because of its considerable weight, you should install it only on a slab or properly supported wood subfloor. Before you begin, strengthen and repair the subfloor....

Save precious floor space with a pocket door. We’ll show you how to install one. Store smarter and learn how to install a pocket door. Theseeasy-to-install doorssave floor space since they disappear into the wall when opened. Pocketdoor framesare available at many home centers. They come as a unit with the track already attached, making installation easy. Before you begin, verify there’s room for the pocket door to slide into the wall....

Learn how to safely install a porch light to make your home safer while boosting its curb appeal. Get started with our steps below. While basic wiring is suitable for many DIYers, it can be dangerous and calls for extreme caution. Credit:BHG / Kevin Norris Installing vs. Adjust the hole placement as needed. If mounting two lights, run a wire from light to light. Credit:BHG / Kevin Norris Slide the end of the wire through the light boxs integrated clamps, leaving 8 to 10 inches exposed....

Never miss a package again with our tips for installing both battery-powered and hardwired video doorbells. To ease you through the process, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide for installing your Ring doorbell. That feature is the power source. Credit:BHG / Kevin Norris Hardwired vs. Hardwired Video Doorbell:A hardwired video doorbell utilizes the two wires from an existing hardwired doorbell. It should read something like “16 to 24 volts.” Before wiring, rewiring, or swapping components, alwaysturn off the powerat the electrical box....