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White sugar is an invaluable kitchen staple for baking, but it also serves a variety of other purposes at home and in the garden.

French drain installation is not a DIY project, but who to hire might depend on the nature and location of the drainage issue. Find out which professional is best equipped to protect your property from water damage.

A shed is a great place to store your outdoor gear, but it’s also a popular target for burglars. Here’s how to improve your shed security and keep your property safe.

Not all water-based paints are the same, and that’s particularly true when it comes to these two popular options.

Looking for ways to lower your energy bills in the colder months? These missteps will only end up costing you more in the long run.

Ultrasonic and scent-based rat repellents are safe and humane solutions for ridding a home of rodent invaders.

Whether you’re working a winter construction job or snowboarding, protecting your hands from wet weather is essential. Keep them clean and safe with the best waterproof gloves.

Strengthen the diversity of your garden, repel pests, and attract beneficial pollinators with smart companion planting using potato-friendly vegetables and herbs.

Sowing your seeds in soil blocks can give plants a happy start and enable seamless transplanting when they're ready for the garden bed.

Are you thinking about updating interior or exterior spaces with a fresh coat of paint this year? Check out these best paint brands to help spruce up a living space.

Learn how to cut clear acrylic sheets—ideal for shelves, tabletops, and picture frames—so you'll get accurate cuts and smooth, attractive edges every time.

Perk up dingy plastic by spraying on a fresh, smooth coat of paint in the color of your choice. Here’s what you need to know about painting plastic.

Designed with convenience in mind, this hoseless and cordless narrow crown stapler holds promise, but it may not solve as many problems as it intends to.

Find out which exterior paints will look the best and last the longest.

Don’t let a leaky battery ruin your electronic device. Instead, follow these steps to clean up the mess safely and effectively.

Since you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, you need something to do with all those shells.

Soak, dab, and gently clean away dirt and stains with inexpensive upholstery cleaners you can make at home.

If you notice a funky smell coming from your dishwasher and dishes aren’t coming out as clean as they usually do, it’s likely because the dishwasher filter is overdue for a cleaning.

Make sure your household is prepared for any accidents or disasters with these essential items.

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