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Creeping Charlie is very difficult to control once it takes hold in your yard. Get expert advice about the best ways to eradicate it.

Leaving your keys at home isn't the only way to get locked out. If your key gets stuck in a lock, try these tricks for getting back inside your house without having to call a locksmith.

The best all-purpose cleaners tackle germs, grease, and grime on a variety of surfaces. Here are the best ones on the market.

Although peonies can be slow to produce, the size and sumptuousness of those old-fashioned flowers makes them worth waiting for.

Save yourself some money by learning how to DIY this important home repair.

Living in a glass house might not be much fun for people, but some plants flourish under the always-on-view conditions of glass terrariums.

Glue guns are convenient tools for crafters and DIYers, but can burn you if you don't use them correctly. Learn how to use a hot glue gun safely, and get to crafting and fixing.

Don’t let your carpets, curtains, furniture, and bedding become the permanent home of a bed bug infestation. Grab the best bed bug spray and eradicate these parasites.

These tiny winged insects can devastate vegetable gardens and ornamental plants. Follow this multipronged approach to eradicate whiteflies without using chemicals.

Find out how last year’s home purchase or refinance can (and can’t) help lower your tax burden.

This one-of-a-kind deal runs out this week.

Protect your cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, and other gourds from squash bugs by following these simple tips for removal and prevention.

Zipper-close plastic baggies aren't just for leftovers and school snacks. Learn how handy they are for organizing, gardening, DIY, and even pest control.

Enjoy impressive discounts on tools, bedding, appliances, and more.

HVAC upgrades, insulation, and renewable energy can save you hundreds and even thousands through tax credits.

Customize accessories at home with a handy heat-press machine.

Sewage backup and flooding is an unpleasant and unsanitary situation that is best handled by professionals. The average sewage backup cleanup cost ranges from $2,000 to $10,000.

Looking for a humane way to keep spiders out of the house without killing them? It’s easier than you might think.

In a hurry to pick fruit from your very own tree? Plant any of these rapidly growing or dwarf fruit trees and you’ll soon be noshing on healthy, vitamin-packed, fiber-filled produce.

Coffee filters are surprisingly useful when cleaning, organizing, and even gardening. Learn a few good reasons to keep a stash of these inexpensive household helpers on hand.