Every DIY project comes with risk. Learn the four questions to ask before picking up a tool—and how to decide when it's smarter to hire a professional instead.

A standard bathtub left me choosing between cold knees, cold shoulders, or cold feet every time I tried to relax. In Part 1 of this RTTPYO project, I explain why standard tubs are so short, how I evaluated soaking tubs, and the step-by-step process I used to choose the right bathtub, tile, paint, and shower door for a bathroom that finally worked for me.

Foundation planting isn't about hiding your foundation—it's about solving problems. Follow along as I research, plant, and battle an underground network of Chinese elm roots to create a low-maintenance foundation planting that frames my home, guides visitors to the front door, and leaves room for the garden I envisioned.

Buying kitchen appliances turned out to be more complicated than buying my kitchen cabinets. Here's how I compared models, timed Labor Day sales, saved more than $1,500, and avoided one appliance delivery mistake that could have derailed my renovation.

Replacing my old hardwood floors was supposed to take four days. Instead, I ended up living on exposed subfloor for months while the flooring manufacturer argued that defective flooring was due to "the beauty of natural wood."

Your front door does more than keep the weather out. Here's how to choose the right exterior door—and the frustrating shopping experience that taught me exactly where not to buy one.

Real-life shoulder surgery recovery tips for staying independent—what to set up in advance and how to manage daily life with one arm.