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Learn how to clean walls with flat paint by using the right tools and techniques to keep them looking fresh and spotless.

They’re here for only a few weeks every 13 to 17 years, making a loud, high-pitched buzz and leaving behind creepy, crunchy exoskeletons, but periodical cicadas might actually benefit your garden.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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