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Summer temperatures are hotter than ever, so much so that gardening sometimes feels like an extreme sport. Here's how to save your plants from dying when temperatures approach triple digits.

A good fireplace screen combines safety with visual appeal. A wide range of beautiful designs with functional protection make up this list.

Building a pickleball court in your driveway is possible with the right planning and preparation. Here’s everything you need to know.

Learn a few tips about fig tree care so you can maximize your harvest of delicious, sweet, nutritious fruit.

Is your favorite chair looking old and tired? The cost to reupholster a chair ranges from $50 to $2,000, with the national average at $800.

Score a great last-minute gift for Dad with fast shipping or store pick-up.

Water in the basement can lead to issues such as mold and structural damage. Basement waterproofing costs can range anywhere from $2,300 to $7,575, with the national average at $4,920.

Interested in upgrading your countertops to quartz? Quartz countertops cost ranges from $1,500 to $12,000, with the national average at $4,500.

Although pool water can evaporate, excessive water loss typically indicates a pool leak. Homeowners can learn how to find a leak in a pool so they can fix the cause of the water loss.

Get a reliable and efficient HVAC system by choosing one of the top brands.

Establishing a homestead, and need a place to house your hens? Get inspiration from these chicken coop designs—and build one for your own backyard.

Here’s a quick, easy way to repair minor damage to plaster and gypsum board surfaces.

Follow these simple steps to provide whatever you're hanging on the wall—a towel rack, photo ledge, or gilded mirror—a little extra support.

Keep your utility bills as low as possible while still maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature this summer.

Lasagna, hugelkultur, Ruth Stout—there are many interesting choices of how to fill a raised garden bed. Your choice should reflect the availability of time and materials at hand.

Knowing the best air conditioner brands is key to picking the right cooling system for your home.

Feeling uninspired by your outdoor space? Refresh a backyard or patio within a tight budget with these affordable decorative and practical finds.

Halyomorpha halys, commonly known as the brown marmorated stink bug, often heads indoors when the temperatures drop. Here’s how to evict these unwelcome, cold-weather squatters—and keep them out.

Get the right drywall anchors to safely and sturdily hang artwork, shelves, and other items without damaging walls.

Is it time to clean up that dirty and stained driveway? The cost to pressure wash a driveway runs from $100 to $350, with the national average at $210.