Water coolers -- the machines with a bottle on top that dispense water --are typically associated with offices. But drinking water is beneficial for everyone, not just office workers, and having a home water cooler is convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly.

Virtually every home remodeling project begins with demolition. Homeowners who do their own demo can save big bucks, especially on projects where professionals will finish the construction part of the job. Before you tear up a floor, open a wall or demolish a countertop, keep these basic do-it-yourself demolition tips in mind.

With the price of a gallon of gas now hovering around $4, a lot of Americans are expected to forego the family road trip this summer. A popular alternative will be to work together on a home improvement project.

While it's still comfortable outside is a great time to winterize your home or business, especially since the U.S. Department of Energy is once again forecasting a huge hike in residential heating bills.

When custom homebuilder Scott Gregory decided it was time to put a deck on his lake cottage, he did what many builders do when they have the chance to work on their own property: He tried some new things. The result is an amazing outdoor living space with multiple levels, designated purpose areas, built-in seating, curves and innovative use of color.

In the current challenging housing market, many homeowners are looking to remodel their homes instead of building or buying. Consumers need to protect themselves from ending up with a half-finished project and a contractor who ends up in bankruptcy court.

Congratulations - your home is "green." But what about your garage? If your garage is still full of used automotive fluids, pesticides and chemicals, and still sports a drafty old door and little insulation, your garage just isn't as green as it could be.