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Homebuyers, sellers, and owners should know the minimum requirements that comprise a bedroom, mainly for home value and safety.

Procrastinated on buying that Father's Day gift? We found great gifts for the handy and adventurous dad that he'll enjoy just as much as a new tool set or grill.

Don’t choose just any paint brush for applying polyurethane. Achieve a smooth finish on your next woodworking project with the best brush for polyurethane.

Humanely stop rabbits from feasting on garden vegetables and flowers with one of these top sustainable rabbit repellents.

A new set of replacement windows can give a home a much-needed face-lift. The national average window replacement cost is typically $280 per window, or between $180 and $409.

A chickpea by any other name is a garbanzo bean or a giggle pea. No matter the name, chickpeas are loaded with health benefits and are worth learning how to grow.

A pool liner that is torn or leaking can put a stop to summer fun. Pool liner replacement costs range from $1,125 to $3,688, with the national average at $2,393.

Damaged or worn-out sliding glass doors will eventually need to be replaced. The cost to replace a sliding glass door ranges from $1,000 to $7,500, or $2,510 on average.

Wondering how much a new lawn costs and how the cost is calculated? Homeowners can expect an average price range of $400 to $22,500, or an average of $2,380, to have a lush green lawn installed.

The simple but stately look of a wrought-iron fence adds curb appeal and security to any home. The national average wrought-iron fence cost is $3,360, with homeowners paying between $1,420 and $17,000 in many cases.

You'll need suitable bits to drill through masonry, stone, or marble. We tested today’s best-selling concrete bits—find out which ones made our short list.

Make these improvements to reduce your water bill and help conserve an important natural resource for everyone.

Don’t know where to start? We asked 3 plant experts what their top three pieces of advice are for beginner gardeners. Plus, resources that can help your garden thrive.

There are different methods for spraying different kinds of blown insulation into the walls, attics, and floors of your home.

Looking forward to summer nights around a crackling fire? Be sure you understand fire pit safety basics that'll help keep your home and loved ones safe.

What kinds of shoes can go in the washing machine, and how do you clean them without messing them up? Here’s what you need to know about machine-washing shoes.

A cracked and broken driveway can be a hazard, but how much does it cost to pave a driveway to make it fresh and new? The typical cost ranges from $2,500 to $7,028, with an average of $4,611.

Your guide to the perfect gift for Dad.

By the time mold makes its presence known, it’s likely there’s more than meets the eye. To verify the presence of mold, homeowners will want to budget $299 to $1,014, or $656 on average, for mold inspection costs.

Making homemade pizza is fun, but it's generally not the same quality as what you'd get from a pizzeria. That's not the case anymore.