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Stop paying retail price for your favorite hand soap. It’s super easy—and takes just 5 minutes—to make a high-lather cleanser in your favorite scent.

They’re sometimes referred to interchangeably, but there are several key differences between boilers and water heaters.

Keep your pool running longer throughout the year at comfortable temperatures with a new pool heater.

Black mold in air vents isn’t always visible, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a major health hazard. Find out how to identify this problem and what to do about it.

When the time comes to remove rust, paint, dirt, or grime from a large surface, sandblasting is an efficient and cost-effective option. Sandblasting costs range from $437 to $1,656, with the national average at $1,000.

Say the wrong thing in your real estate listing and potential buyers won't even bother checking out your house.

Once the lights and ornaments come off, don’t drag your tree to the curb! Learn how an old Christmas tree can feed your garden, birds—even fish in local waterways.

There are still plenty of deals to be found post-holiday season, which is perfect if you’re reinventing your space or lifestyle in the new year.

From high-powered vacuums to portable pizza ovens, here are our favorites.

3M Command Strips are designed to be easy to remove, but things don’t always go as planned. If they get stuck on the wall, here’s how to get them off without damaging your paint or drywall.

Think twice before hauling old tires off to the trash. Instead, use them to DIY outdoor seating and recreation, trash receptacles, and even a snuggly spot for pets.

From whimsical to wacky, these gifts show up year after year under our trees.

While cleaning the bathroom may never become your favorite activity, these 10 ingenious products will make the chore a lot more tolerable.

The holidays are supposed to be a time to come together. However, our readers can’t seem to agree on whether inflatables help or hinder the good cheer.

Plumbing can be a rewarding and lucrative career choice. Before they start down this career path, aspiring plumbers will need to learn how to get a plumbing license to operate legally in their state.

Displaying holiday lights at home can cost you. Learn the steps you can take to keep your electricity usage and utility bills to a minimum.

Save time without sacrificing cleanliness with these mighty cleaning products for the home. No stain, scum, or smell can handle the battle against them.

Securing the door against unwanted intruders is only the beginning. Renters can bolster their apartment door security by following several simple steps.

Ever been confused by the new types of light bulbs in the lighting aisle? Here, we clear away the confusion with a helpful breakdown of the different varieties on the market and their best uses.

Tall spikes packed with flowers that bloom all summer make foxglove a favorite. But the easy-care beauty packs a surprise by blooming only in its second year—and it comes with a safety warning.