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Learn how to clean a sponge in the microwave, and other ways to degrime and sanitize this hardworking kitchen tool.

Many staple foods can sit for years or even decades in a cool, dry pantry and still be perfectly fine to eat. In fact, these pantry goods pretty much never expire. Now go stock up!

You don’t always need to repaint an entire room. Sometimes repairing and repainting the dings and scuffs is all that’s needed to freshen it up.

Paint is a versatile interior design tool that can modify the perceived shape of a room.

Learn how these helpful amphibians can keep your garden pest-free.

Explore 2024’s biggest kitchen trends and see how they can elevate your space into a stylish, functional haven.

Is your brown or withered plant playing possum, resisting a spring revival until the sun’s warmth is just right? Or is it a goner with no hope of resurrection? There are ways to determine the difference.

Learn how these simple tools can make laundry day more efficient and eco-friendly.

You probably don't need to worry about your dishwasher being an energy hog. However, there are ways to get more energy and water savings out of your appliance.

Learning more about the characteristics, pros, and cons of each pool type can help you decide which one is right for your home.

Learn how to remove water- or oil-based paint without damaging your wood floors.

Huge houseplants have the same needs as their smaller green friends, just on a larger scale. That can complicate things, but the big reward is worth the effort.

We compared two hugely popular paint brands on their value, thickness, color offerings, and more.

Even treated municipal tap water still contains harmful contaminants that pose health risks. A whole-house reverse osmosis system costs between $150 and $4,800, but many homeowners spend $2,200 on average.

Revamp your floors with new carpet colors that are both timeless and on trend.

Shoppers looking for a doorbell camera that works without Wi-Fi have plenty of options to choose from, each with unique advantages and drawbacks.

Make the right kitchen renovation and furniture choices by familiarizing yourself with the average counter and bar heights and what sets them apart.

Homeowners can improve their home’s efficiency by installing gas appliances. Gas line installation cost ranges from $120 to $1,350, with many homeowners spending about $558.

Will your seedlings be ready to be transplanted outside? Starting them in one of these indoor locations gives them a better chance.

Water molecules are made of just three atoms – two hydrogens to one oxygen – so why are there so many different kinds of water ... and which is the best kind for your plants?