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A multi-use cleaning product is always something to smile about! Here's why you should keep a few extra tubes of toothpaste in your kitchen, laundry room, and cleaning caddy.

The perfect elixir for your next DIY project or cleaning endeavor may already be in your medicine cabinet.

Making a lasting impression on your outdoor living doesn't have to make a big dent in your wallet. Here are some of our favorite ways to DIY your own deck decor using materials you may already have around the house.

Behind every pest problem, there's a cause. Learn some of the factors that may be responsible for your infestation, and how to keep pests from parading into your home.

Keep cookware from taking over your kitchen by upcycling materials you already have on hand, or purchasing a ready-made cabinet organizer.

While you’re sleeping, these nocturnal insects and critters are busy scavenging your property, pillaging your garden, and may even be making their way indoors.

Create the space of your dreams with these easy, inexpensive ideas for upgrading your backyard and outdoor living areas.

Don't do what these homeowners did! Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and design disasters before you begin your next DIY renovation.

Windows are the eyes into (and out of) a home, and can utterly transform a space. Whether you want to ventilate and illuminate your interior or keep prying eyes and foul weather out, there's a perfect window for every room.

Believe it or not, your appliances can do more than their intended purposes. Check out the surprising ways you can use your big and small appliances around the house.

There are so many ways to clad your home’s exterior. Which is the most durable? Least expensive? Learn more about them so you can choose the best option for your home.

Some prefer bright light and others like low light, but all of these indoor plants thrive in bathrooms’ high humidity and will add a spa-like quality to your space.

Paint is the easiest way to transform a room, yet it’s surprisingly easy to muck up your project with a few silly mistakes. The next time you pick up a paintbrush, avoid these common painting pitfalls.

Vinegar is an eco-friendly, nontoxic choice for many cleaning tasks, but can actually damage many things in the home. Keep vinegar far away from the following surfaces.

The garage is a convenient place to keep a lot of your clutter, but some household items are best stowed somewhere else.

With their large flower heads, variable habits, and beautiful, (changeable) color, hydrangeas are a boon to almost any garden. Here are 12 of our favorite species and varieties.

You'll want to stay up late to glimpse these fragrant beauties.

It typically costs between $200 and $760 to trim a tree, with the national average at $460. But the exact cost depends on the size and type of the tree, the time of year, and even the home's geographic location. Learn more about what goes into tree trimming costs.

Preserve your own homemade salsas, sauces, pickles, and more with water bath canning and these easy-to-grow vegetables.

Enjoy fresh, homegrown produce in any season by storing these hardy crops in your homemade root cellar. No refrigeration needed!