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A modern bedroom with dark pink ceiling.
Paints & Finishes

Looking to take your design project to the next level? Skip the basic ceiling white and opt for one of these designer hues overhead.

A person climbing a ladder to reach the gutters on a home.
DIY

Find out which type of ladder is best-suited to that next home project, and make working at heights easier and safer.

A couple with their baby are sitting on their porch steps.
Building & Installing

When you can’t move, but you need more space from your house, here are a few ways to maximize your living area.

A chaos garden outside a residential home in a suburban neighborhood.
Gardening

Explore chaos gardening—a low-maintenance approach that combines spontaneity with nature's unpredictability to create lush, vibrant ecosystems.

A backyard inground swimming pool with a black-and-glass enclosure protecting it from the elements.
Exterior

A pool screen enclosure offers protection from insects and debris, as well as additional security. Pool screen enclosure costs range from $5,708 to $16,608, with the national average at $10,675.

A welder at work.
DIY

From building bridges and skyscrapers to manufacturing and repairing pipelines, and even in areas like film and TV, skilled welders are in high demand. If you’ve ever wondered how to become a welder, this guide can help.

Person dips a paintbrush into a can of deck stain, with some stained and unstained boards underneath.
Deck, Patio & Porch

Staining a deck can make it look new again, and is a project a novice DIYer can undertake. See how easy it is to give your deck a new look this weekend!

A photo of a bathroom transitioning into a bathroom planning sketch.
Bathrooms

Young woman sneezing into a tissue.
Lawn & Garden

Marsh elder is a common allergen in the southern United States, but it may affect allergy sufferers in other areas, too.

Garden Hose Storage
Lawn & Garden

Looking for a way to remedy kinks and knots in your garden hose? Consider one of these 11 decorative hose management solutions.

A close up of a green iguana.
Wildlife

Iguanas make interesting pets in captivity, but in the wild they may be destructive and dangerous. Iguana-proofing your yard can keep you and your property safe.

Two workers repair a pool.
Pools & Water Features

If the pool springs a leak or the pump malfunctions, then pool repair costs can range from $238 to $1,134, with a national average of $680.

Tall yellow sunflowers growing in a home garden.
Gardening

Van Gogh loved to paint them. Birds love to eat their seeds. Pollinators love to visit them, and many gardeners love to grow these soaring, cheerful flowers. Here’s how to do it right.

Gardener planting lettuce seedlings in the garden.
Gardening

Want to grow your own vegetables, but don't know how to get started? Our advice: Plant the easiest, no-fuss plants this first season.

A photo of a cute muskrat in water.
Lawn & Garden

Muskrat damage is unsightly at best, and at worst, outright dangerous. Fortunately, there are ways to stop these pests in their tracks without resorting to harming them.

An aerial view of three workers consulting a building plan.
Home Insurance

Foundation issues can require expensive repairs. Knowing how to pay for foundation repair can help homeowners cover the cost without breaking the bank.

8 small chainsaws lined up on the ground
Power Tools

For cutting firewood and maintaining a property, these small chainsaws made the cut in our real-life tests.

A collection of brown bugs.
Pest Control

Brown stains on the walls can be a valuable clue toward discovering which pest is infesting your home—and some of the culprits are much worse than others.

A small section of a residential xeriscape landscape.
Landscaping

Battling drought year after year? It might be time to explore some xeriscaping ideas to protect and enhance your yard.

A close up of a power tool.
DIY

Ownership isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be—here’s when to rent vs. buy equipment, and a few essential tips for a seamless rental experience.