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Septic tank covers and vents are nothing pretty to look at, but if you want to hide them from view you'll have to do it carefully.

These essential security gadgets can be an attractive part of your Airbnb listing, making criminals (both intruders and bad renters) think twice about targeting your short-term rental.

Spruce up, cool down, and add welcome sun protection to an outdoor space with one of these useful patio shades.

Portable pancake air compressors are popular with DIYers, but are they worth the investment? Find out what happened when I put a best-selling model to the test.

Hear a loud banging in your pipes? The culprit is likely water hammer. Here’s how to stop the racket and save your pipes along the way.

These simple devices are the cornerstone of electrical safety. We explain how to choose the right type for almost any application.

Growing perennial flowers has never been this easy! These xeriscaping plants will grow and bloom even if you forget to water them.

This floor cleaner is effective on most hard floor types and is safe around kids and pets. A simple spray bottle dispenser allows for quick and efficient floor cleaning.

You don’t need unlimited funds to put a stopper on overflowing kitchen cabinets. These 11 DIYs can transform even the most cluttered cupboard into an organizational oasis—all with near zero cost, time, or effort.

Some folks swear by their wet saws for cutting tile, while others couldn’t bear to part with their trim router. But there's at least one power tool that any DIYer worth his salt keeps within reach and uses at least weekly—the cordless drill and driver. It’s portable and can be used for everything from hanging pictures to framing a house. But to those in the know, a cordless drill can help out with plenty of other tasks as well. Its rotating motor and adjustable chuck mean you can insert all kinds of things and make them spin—and this flexibility, it turns out, can be quite handy. Here are 9 new ways to use a cordless drill/driver.

Planning your next escape? Venture beyond the familiar hotels to uncover the best-kept secrets in vacation destinations. These 20 bed-and-breakfasts around the country offer luxurious lodgings, warm hospitality, and daring style and character that promise to make your stay a memorable one.

Stop chickweed from taking over your lawn—and keep it away—using these natural methods.

Get ready for incredible deals on mulch, gardening beds , power tools, and more.

Lowe’s offers online resources, installation and repair support, and other services that can help you get ready before disaster strikes—and clean up after a major weather event.

Learn how to differentiate between these common electrical terms, as well as how to calculate each one.

If you're buying a flip house, don't just be dazzled by the gleaming new countertops and gold-plated fixtures. Look at what lies beneath the surface, too.

One of the best places to find affordable hidden gems for your home is an auction estate sale. However, make sure you come prepared.

Though “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” you’ll still want to know the correct category and class names of your rose types to give them the proper care.

Can the “boil and bubble” of hydrogen peroxide on plants eliminate plant problems as if by magic, or is that just a bewitching fantasy?

Which part of the basement offers the best shelter from a tornado? What emergency supplies should you keep in the basement? An American Red Cross expert explains how to prep your home's lowest level.