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Remodeling the laundry room can make a dreaded chore seem less daunting. Laundry room remodel costs range from $1,300 to $15,000, with the national average at $8,100.

Simply timing your cleaning cycles right can benefit both your wallet and the environment.

Growing lush, tropical Monstera plants indoors is easy when you get its growing conditions right. Learn about soil, light, and fertilizer requirements, and other key aspects of Monstera care.

Discover the best tools and techniques for cleaning a TV screen without scratching or otherwise damaging the surface.

Learn all about stamped concrete, including the high-end materials it can mimic, its durability, and cost, before you have it installed around your home.

While prayer plant is considered fussy by some green thumbs, it’s not all that difficult to create an optimal growing environment for it.

Wondering how to paint a house exterior so you can decide whether to take the project on yourself? These steps can help DIYers see the project through.

Your yard doesn't have to look drab just because summer is waning. Plant these flowers and shrubs to give your landscape color through the cooler months.

If you want to enjoy herbs from your summer garden all year long, you can do so by drying herbs and storing them for use after your plants have fallen to the frost.

Cold and flu season is upon us, and it’s all but inevitable that germs will invade your home. If someone in your family falls ill, be sure to keep these high-touch areas of your home clean.

A covered patio provides shelter and privacy in a homeowner’s backyard. Installing a covered patio costs between $8,243 and $26,255, or an average of about $17,154.

Learn how to find the right generator for home backup or emergency power.

They may be underpopulated, unremarkable, or remote, but these oddly named American communities are places to see and be seen.

Master the art of fuel efficiency with these tips and tricks for your gas-powered equipment.

The source of loud noises coming from a dishwasher could be a minor matter or a huge headache. Find out how to diagnose dishwasher sounds and what to do about them.

It’s no secret that our bathrooms harbor billions of bacteria, viruses, and other unsavory elements, but are you replacing these items as often as you ought to?

Don’t let the remnants from last night’s fire go to waste! Repurposing ashes in these surprising ways can help you save money and lead a more sustainable lifestyle.

If you plan on staying put as you enter the next phase of your life, make sure your house can meet your changing needs.

Seed saving allows the budget-conscious gardener to cut costs when replanting the following year.

Trust us: Your neighbors are a lot less excited about your front-yard trampoline and swimming pool excavation project than you are.