20 Easy Backyard Updates You Can Do in a Day
Landscaping experts share what you can build, plant, and fix up in the yard that will make a huge impact on its appearance—and your enjoyment of the space.
Author: Marisa Villarreal
How to Clean a Burnt Pot
There’s no need to say goodbye to a scorched pan. Try these effective solutions to get your burnt cookware looking like new again.
What to Do If a Bird Flies into Your House
If a bird swoops in through an open window, and gets stuck in your home, you can shoo it back out again by following these bird-friendly steps.
Bug Off: Your Guide to Dealing with Houseplant Pests
Besides the right soil, sufficient sunlight, and neither too much nor too little water, thriving houseplants also require protection from invasive bugs.
Weekend Projects: 6 Designs for DIY Garden Furniture
Outfit your outdoor space with any of these 6 DIY garden furniture designs for total customization without emptying your wallet.
How To: Make Concrete Garden Edging
Use these steps to make concrete garden edging in whatever length you wish. Always affordable and at once both decorative and functional, concrete garden edging effectively defines garden beds, tree surrounds, and driveway curbs, their versatility enabling you to match any landscape contour.
Quick Tip: Removing Coffee Stains from Carpet
You can remove coffee stains from carpet using only a few common household items you likely have on hand already.
How To: Clean a Down Comforter
Forget dry cleaning! You can safely clean a down comforter at home without losing any fluff. Read on for the simple step-by-step.
How To: Season Cast Iron
Cast iron cookware can really simplify cleanup after cooking a meal—as long as you season its nonstick surface correctly. Master it in four steps.
How To: Clean a Mattress
The sweat, dust, and allergens hiding in your mattress are enough to give anyone nightmares. But don’t lose sleep over it yet: Follow these five steps for a seasonal cleaning that will lead to a good night’s rest.