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Growing perennial flowers has never been this easy! These xeriscaping plants will grow and bloom even if you forget to water them.

This floor cleaner is effective on most hard floor types and is safe around kids and pets. A simple spray bottle dispenser allows for quick and efficient floor cleaning.

You don’t need unlimited funds to put a stopper on overflowing kitchen cabinets. These 11 DIYs can transform even the most cluttered cupboard into an organizational oasis—all with near zero cost, time, or effort.

Some folks swear by their wet saws for cutting tile, while others couldn’t bear to part with their trim router. But there's at least one power tool that any DIYer worth his salt keeps within reach and uses at least weekly—the cordless drill and driver. It’s portable and can be used for everything from hanging pictures to framing a house. But to those in the know, a cordless drill can help out with plenty of other tasks as well. Its rotating motor and adjustable chuck mean you can insert all kinds of things and make them spin—and this flexibility, it turns out, can be quite handy. Here are 9 new ways to use a cordless drill/driver.

Planning your next escape? Venture beyond the familiar hotels to uncover the best-kept secrets in vacation destinations. These 20 bed-and-breakfasts around the country offer luxurious lodgings, warm hospitality, and daring style and character that promise to make your stay a memorable one.

Stop chickweed from taking over your lawn—and keep it away—using these natural methods.

Lowe’s offers online resources, installation and repair support, and other services that can help you get ready before disaster strikes—and clean up after a major weather event.

Learn how to differentiate between these common electrical terms, as well as how to calculate each one.

One of the best places to find affordable hidden gems for your home is an auction estate sale. However, make sure you come prepared.

Though “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” you’ll still want to know the correct category and class names of your rose types to give them the proper care.

Can the “boil and bubble” of hydrogen peroxide on plants eliminate plant problems as if by magic, or is that just a bewitching fantasy?

What are the signs that a tornado might be headed your way, and where's the safest place to shelter? An American Red Cross expert offers tips for weathering the storm.

With these clever products on hand, DIYers can fix plumbing, carpentry, and a host of other household problems.

Whether you need to cut composite decking or red oak, this well-designed tool smoothly cuts through just about anything.

You can save thousands when upgrading to a new HVAC system through the Home Energy Rebates Program by maximizing federal incentives while also saving on annual cooling and heating costs.

Discover whether peppermint oil effectively repels insects and what to keep in mind if you plan to try this natural bug repellent.

Build your own tiny home, backyard office, or stand-alone studio space with one of these kit homes from Amazon.

Few things feel better than a fine mist of cool water on a scorching hot day. Get affordable relief from the outdoor heat with a misting system for your patio.

As a couple of lifetime Colorado natives, we’d never used a snow blower before. Come along with us as we detail our experience with using the Ego Power+ Peak Power snow blower.