Purchasing

A Google search turns up Craftsman-style medicine cabinets that fit the billby Tom and Maggie Evart

It takes a little getting used to, but the shirts aren't complainingby Scott Donahue

Instead of PVC glides or stick-on felt choose a combination of the twoby Charles Miller

Which is strongerst: plastic anchors, auger anchors, mollies, or toggle bolts?by Rob Yagid

This add-on to your water heater uses hot air to heat the water in your tankby Chris Ermides

Still powerful and durable, the newest models have lost weight and gained some useful featuresby Scott Grice

The $80 one, of course, but you can do pretty well for $10by Rob Yagid

Sound buying advice and a listing of cabinet box, door, and drawer manufacturers

The newest models offer improvements in comfort, convenience, and controlby Michael Standish

by Nancy McCoy

Compact fluorescents and light-emitting diodes are energy-efficient alternatives to standard bulbsby Rob Yagid

Convection, radiant, and forced air models allow work to go on when temperatures get lowby Rob Yagid

Heavyweight, lightweight, and midweight types are readily available and can be used straight from the bucketby Myron R. Ferguson

An inside look at which construction details are most durable, what hardware is worth paying for, and why inside corners don’t have to be dead zonesby Scott Gibson

Hot2O solar hot-water systemby Roe A. Osborn

Elite series stainless-steel sinksby Jennifer Stimpson

Choose the right appliances to curb your home’s energy appetiteby Alex Wilson

If you're ordering and assembling something from Ikea, here's how to do it with as few snags as possibleby Scott Gibson

Make the right choice, and never get stuck in a cold shower againby Dave Yates