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28 Insanely Clever Ways to Beat Clutter
Storage

28 Insanely Clever Ways to Beat Clutter

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

23 Design Ideas to Make Your Deck a Destination
Deck, Patio & Porch

23 Design Ideas to Make Your Deck a Destination

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.

Sick House Syndrome: 11 Ways Your Home May Be Making You Ill
Cleaning

Sick House Syndrome: 11 Ways Your Home May Be Making You Ill

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?

22 Sneaky Storage Solutions for Your Deck, Porch, and Patio
Deck, Patio & Porch

22 Sneaky Storage Solutions for Your Deck, Porch, and Patio

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.

50 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do
Building & Installing

50 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do

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.

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home
Paints & Finishes

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home

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

Suck It Up: 11 Vacuum Attachments You Should Own (and How to Use Them)
Cleaning Supplies

Suck It Up: 11 Vacuum Attachments You Should Own (and How to Use Them)

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.

30 Water-Saving Habits to Start Right Now
Plumbing

30 Water-Saving Habits to Start Right Now

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.

The 14 Most Common Building Code Violations in Old Homes
Home Safety

The 14 Most Common Building Code Violations in Old Homes

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.

15 Affordable Landscaping Projects You Can DIY in a Day
Landscaping

15 Affordable Landscaping Projects You Can DIY in a Day

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.

19 Home and Garden Brands That Were Born in the U.S.A.
Reviews

19 Home and Garden Brands That Were Born in the U.S.A.

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

How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success
Buying

How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success

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.

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit
Buying

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

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.

22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays
Holidays & Celebrations

22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays

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.

America’s 50 Most Infamous Homes
Architecture

America’s 50 Most Infamous Homes

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.

11 Mistakes You Should Never Make With Your Fireplace
Fireplaces & Chimneys

11 Mistakes You Should Never Make With Your Fireplace

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.

Why Didn’t I Think of That? 18 Clever Tricks to Simplify Your Life
Easy DIY Projects

Why Didn’t I Think of That? 18 Clever Tricks to Simplify Your Life

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?”

25 Things That Make Any House Feel Old and Outdated
Interior Design

25 Things That Make Any House Feel Old and Outdated

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

20 Retro Home Trends It’s Time to Revisit
Green Building & Remodeling

20 Retro Home Trends It’s Time to Revisit

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.

The best quiet fans grouped together before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Quiet Fans to Keep You Cool and Comfortable, Tested

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.