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The List
Does your home repair to-do list seem to be taking over your life? Jeff Wilson, host of Buildipedia's At Home channel, sympathizes and offers sage advice for how to tame that ever-present "Honey-Do"...
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The Procrastinating Blogger
Meet Jeff Wilson, construction industry expert and host of more than 200 episodes of home improvement shows. Get the inside scoop from Jeff right here on his Everyday DIY blog – and join in the...
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The Essential DIY Tools
What hand tools do you really need to have around the house? A modest toolbox is enough to get you started for basic home improvement projects. Every do-it-yourselfer worth his or her salt needs the...
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2011 Holiday Gift Buying Guide for DIYers
Need some ideas for gifts this season? The DIYer in your life will love any of these gifts, whether you choose a tool or select a book or music that he/she can enjoy during holiday "downtime.” Things...
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Small Houses: The Benefits to a Downsize
Ever considered the amount of house you choose to occupy? Join Jeff Wilson, the host of Everyday DIY on the At Home channel, in thinking small to see what it can do for you and what great possibilities...
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Refrigerators: Recycled
Don't know what to do with that old refrigerator? Take a tour of a refrigerator recycling facility with Jeff Wilson, and find out how your old appliance can be decontaminated, deconstructed, and...
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Top DIY Power Tools
If you really want to get some things done around the house, you will need power tools. Jeff Wilson shares his insights regarding which tools are must-haves. I always loved shows like Roy Underhill’s...
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Extreme Basement Retrofit
I’ve good-naturedly taken to calling the Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) of my 1940s Cape Cod style kit home a “self-inflicted wound.” You know those big renovation projects, right? Those are the ones that...
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Sourcing Materials Locally
No matter where you live, you are bound to find a unique building material that is made close to home. Generally speaking, I’m not much of a shopper. Like a lot of guys, I like to dodge into a store,...
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Home Automation
Will home automation become something that we can’t imagine living without? Jeff Wilson takes us on a tour of a design showroom that highlights some of the time- and energy-saving benefits of...
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On the Floor at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando
The NAHB International Builders' Show is the place to go to check out the latest building products. Jeff Wilson attended the 2012 show in Orlando and here shares his favorite finds. There's nothing...
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An Energy-Efficient Home Is Patriotic
Jeff Wilson shares his views on how the ordinary DIYer can perform acts of patriotism while improving things around the house! It’s not often that you pick up a hammer, get back to work on that DIY...
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DIY Home Furnishings
Found objects can be upcycled into home furnishings, construction materials, and more. Jeff Wilson’s home (and perpetual remodeling project) showcases some of his best finds. Hopefully, many of you...
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DIY Brick Bread Oven
A backyard oven not only bakes good bread, it creates ambiance and provides a focal point for your outdoor entertaining area. Sometimes you start a DIY project that defies any real explanation. It...
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Living with Solar Energy
Installing solar panels is becoming more feasible as various financial incentives become available. Jeff Wilson breaks it down into hard numbers to give an idea of what’s really involved with "going...
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Geothermal Heat Pumps: Real Energy Savings or Hype?
Can geothermal power save the average homeowner money and energy? Jeff Wilson shares his experience.
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Winter Is Coming: How Is Your Indoor Air Quality?
Maintaining your home's indoor air quality is essential for your family's health and finances. Learn how to keep your home healthy and warm this winter by improving your indoor air quality.
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Stay Warm This Winter
The key to staying warm this winter is maintaining your heating system.
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Residential Wind Power Unlikely to Be Cost-Effective
Will homeowners in the United States ever find it cost-effective to install residential wind turbines? Find out why our homes are likely to perform better with solar arrays than wind power.
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Waste Heat Recovery
Waste heat recovery is a possible way to achieve net zero at home. Jeff Wilson investigates a holistic approach to residential waste heat recovery.
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