Jane.
Home Improvement, For Everyone Who Calls Themselves Handy

Practical how-to projects for your home.

A library of trusted DIY guides — painting, plumbing, carpentry, and everything between. Originally built for Builder Homesite. Revived in 2026.

Featured Projects

See all →
Safety & Security

Tips to Keep Your Home Warm & Safe This Winter

By Contributing Jane Mikal Hoffman Want to be a contributing Jane? Find out more! Okay, you've been saying to yourself for months now that y…

Carpentry

How To Build a Customized Wall Unit

Estimated Time: 1 day Top Shelf: A Built-in Wall Unit Brings a Whole Room Together When it comes to living space, everyone seems to want mor…

Bathroom

How To Install Prefinished Moulding

Add a Finishing Touch! Adding moulding to your walls can dramatically enhance the overall ambiance of just about any room of your home. From…

Carpentry

Make Your Own Upholstered Headboard

Estimated Time: 2 to 4 hours Jigsaw (if cutting it yourself) Pencil Scissors Staple gun and 1/4-inch staples (preferably an electric one) Ta…

Carpentry

How To Build The Be Jane Three-Day Stay Closet

Size and Style First, figure out what your style is. How do you want this to fit in the room? Will the piece be streamlined and subdued or a…

Home Management

Get the Most Money When you Sell

It's amazing how many home sellers neglect some of the simplest of projects that can mean the difference between selling their home and watc…

Furniture

Make Your Small Place Bigger - Without Adding On

This Room Looks So Much Bigger! How to create the illusion of more space Small homes definitely have their advantages: less to clean, less t…

101 Guide: All About Adhesives

The True Glue for You! A Bonding Guide to Finding the Perfect Adhesive for Any Job It happens all the time--something breaks, you reach for…

Carpentry

Tips for a Safe Fireplace and Chimney

What You Need to Know and Do to Keep Your Fireplace & Chimney Trouble-Free " />Ah, cool days, long nights-the perfect time of year for cozyi…