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If your garden beds lack sun, choose appropriate perennial shade plants for colorful and lush looks throughout your landscape.

Bathroom odors are par for the course, but a bad smell could also indicate a dangerous situation. Here’s how to tell if you can DIY a fix for a sewer smell in the bathroom, or whether the problem is serious enough to warrant a call to a plumber.

Magnets can make cleaning faster, easier, and more efficient. Learn how you can integrate magnets into your house-cleaning routine.

Find out how you or someone you know could qualify for up to $50k in home improvement assistance.

Starting a kitchen remodel or refresh soon? Judges from this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show talk 2024 kitchen trends—and how to keep your space from looking dated.

This popular battery-powered brush cutter quickly cleared out a swath of overgrown vegetation without wearing me down.

From repelling pests to healing cuts, this cough and cold staple offers some surprising uses.

Want to make your home landscape more enjoyable and less time-consuming? Infuse your yard with convenient and efficient technology.

Adding retrofit insulation to an older home requires a nuanced approach that depends on which areas of the house you want to insulate.

The right tile leveling system helps create consistently flat and visually attractive walls and floors.

Rustic décor is buzzing. Find out what happened when I installed and tested a popular farmhouse-inspired ceiling fan.

Dishonest installers use sly tactics to upcharge or even swindle you—but learning how to safeguard against scams is the first line of defense.

In an age when mulch comes in a wide array of colors and materials, the basic choice still boils down to organic or inorganic. Choosing between wood and rubber mulch depends on the application, intended usage, and geographic location.

Knowing the differences between vinyl fence cost vs. wood fence cost can help homeowners choose the fencing material that’s right for their property.

A termite infestation can make even the most easy-going homeowner worry about structural damage and expensive repairs. Homeowners can learn how to prevent termites—and how to pursue treatment if needed.

Self-starters who want to learn how to start a lawn care business can follow these 11 steps to help create a lawn care business sure to grow.

I recently tested a best-selling air compressor advertised as being ultraquiet. Find out if it lives up to the hype.

Chances are your property sits on one of the most important substances on the planet, and you probably aren’t doing enough to replenish it.

A quality portable air compressor is a game-changer for DIY projects. Find out how a best-selling model fared in hands-on testing.