Expert Advice on Home Improvement

The 2007 Better Homes and Gardens Home Improvement Challenge contest showcased a number of impressive home projects in categories ranging from kitchens and outdoor living to decorating and whole house remodeling. These photos are from six of the 27 winners that were selected from almost 5,000 entries. To see more detail, click on the Enlarge Photo button below each picture. Read in full.

A butterfly garden is an easy way to bring some beauty and fun to your garden. Many species of plants and flowers attract butterflies – some provide nectar for the adults, and some provide nutritious leaves for the larvae to feed upon. As a bonus, many butterfly-attracting plants are low-maintenance, hardy, and quite possibly native to your area, which means that your butterfly garden may be the easiest patch of flowers you’ll ever grow. Read in full.

Remodeling these kitchens resulted in a dramatic transformation in both their look and functionality. In some cases the room itself was enlarged by removing a wall while others simply reorganized the existing space. Read in full.

While almost all homeowners have a set of basic tools, there are a number of specialized hand tools you might not be familiar with that could come in handy on your next DIY home improvement project. Here are a few you might find useful. Read in full.