Are you a bad cook, or is your oven's temperature just way off while your range heats unevenly? Appliances make life easier, until they start leaking, heating imperfectly and generally malfunctioning. Here are some quick fixes for ovens and stoves.

As "green" has gone mainstream, it's become tough to tell the true contenders from the impostors. We've sifted through hundreds of products to bring you the innovations that lighten your home's impact on the planet, like these Big Ass Fans. (Published in the April 2009 issue)

When it comes to grilling, it’s easy to get started, but perfecting your technique can take a lifetime. Here’s some expert advice on the tools and techniques you need to kick your grilling up a notch and maybe even surprise a few guests at your next BBQ bash. Think of it as your cookout cheat sheet. (Published in the June 2009 issue)

PM Home Editor Harry Sawyers built a stone backyard patio in less than 48 hours, using very little equipment but plenty of sweat and sand. Here's how he did it.

When it comes to conserving resources, every building can do better. In our Smarter Home features, PM recommends products like Integrity Block Cement that can help unlock your house’s hidden potential. (Published in the April 2009 issue)

PM teamed up with the DIY Network's new show, Garage Mahal to turn an underused garage into an all-purpose workout space. They show that some creativity and elbow grease, a garage can be a lot more than just a place to park cars. (Published in the April 2009 issue)

Sure, high-tech home automation systems and gadgets will help you save energy, but the low-cost DIY weekend projects can make the biggest splash. Here are 10 weekend projects and 14 quick tips to make a smarter, more affordable home. (Published in the April 2009 issue)

President Obama and Congress pumped $5 billion into the Weatherization Assistance Program, a branch of the Department of Energy that provides home services to low-income families. Here's how it will help the nation's economy.

A new survey detects a slow leak in the supply of skilled American plumbers. Will manufacturers pouring money into education help refill the labor pool?

It’s surprising how many houses have either no covered entrance at all, or else one that’s merely decorative and offers no real protection from the weather while you fumble with your keys. (Published in the February 2009 issue)

Home automation is still evolving and getting it to work requires knowledge of both household electrical wiring and computer networking, but once everything is hooked up correctly, it can change the way you interact with your home.

A new model house is promoted as a green luxury abode, but its size begs to differ. The "New American Home" embodies both extremes of American construction—more square footage alongside energy efficiency.

In the holiday classic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Chevy Chase receives a membership to the Jelly-of-the-Month Club. We decided to take a cue from the film and round up the wackiest of-the-month clubs out there.

While there are plenty of good deals to be found on the foreclosure market, these homes can also harbor unpleasant surprises. Here are the most common problems that might mean a foreclosed home is a money pit rather than a steal.

A summer of barbecuing and a smothering of leaves this fall has left your backyard exhausted and ready for winter. But that doesn't mean you should simply sow a cool-season, perennial rye and call it a day. Consider, instead, the beauty of porous (aka permeable) pavement.