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Organize a disorderly home with these 28 unexpectedly smart and stylish DIY-or-buy ideas.

Who needs a vacation when your outdoor space is deck nirvana? Transform your deck with these innovative ideas, so you can reap the benefits of sunshine and fresh air all season long.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that most people spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors. Could your living space be making you sick?

How can you kick back and relax on your deck if there's stuff everywhere? Keep outdoor spaces neat and essentials handy with attractive furnishings that corral clutter.

While certain home repairs require a professional, many maintenance tasks can be handled on your own. Learning these basic skills will help you become a more self-sufficient homeowner.

Your home is your refuge, so why not paint it in soothing hues? Create a tranquil, spaa-like space with these stunning paint colors.

Those brushes and doohickeys that you hook up to your vac: What do they do, and how well do they work? These must-have accessories will get every nook and cranny clean.

Two billion people globally live with severe water scarcity. Small changes we can all make now will go a long way toward saving water—and our planet.

If you live in a home that was built in a previous century, or if you undertook a DIY renovation without acquiring a permit, there's a good chance that you're not in compliance with current building codes.

Always a day late and a dollar short of achieving the landscape of your dreams? You don't have to spend a fortune to create a charming outdoor space. Discover some of our favorite easy, cheap landscaping ideas you can accomplish this weekend.

When you’re shopping for tools, household products, and home fixtures, consider buying quality goods that are made right here in America.

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it's a challenge to find the best real estate agent. Our tips will help you simplify the agent-selecting process.

While a fixer-upper can be a lot cheaper than a home that's move-in ready, some fixer-uppers just aren't worth the headache. If the home you have your eye is plagued with these problems, consider running the other way.

If you’re over the environmental impact of disposable wrapping paper, get creative. Use these household materials to make your gift packaging even more meaningful.

There are the famous houses of America that everyone knows and loves: Fallingwater, Biltmore, the White House, and other venerable residences distinguished by the significance of their architecture, the character of their owners, or the wondrous deeds accomplished there. And then there are the others, more infamous than famous, known not for their illustrious past but rather for their unsavory histories, bizarre construction, or reputed haunting. Come take a look at some of the most infamous homes in America and see how many you already know.

When it’s cold outside, there is nothing more delightful than curling up in front of a roaring fireplace. First, make sure your hearth is inviting and safe.

We get it. Life can be hard. The to-do list never ends, no task is without complication, and of course, there is never enough money. But fortunately, some of the best things in life are free, and some of the most satisfying solutions to life’s pesky problems are right under your nose. This is why we’ve gathered together this selection of great tricks and easy life hacks that will make you say, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

These design trends were once hip and modern, but now they're signs that your house needs an update.

Trends and styles are forever changing and evolving. Home trends that were once the height of popularity eventually seem mundane and drab, only to experience a resurgence decades later. Here are 20 retro home trends that are worth revisiting and, perhaps, implementing in your own home.

Fans reduce energy costs; if they’re whisper quiet, they can also promote restful sleep. We tested top-rated low-decibel fans—their quiet operation blew us away.