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Learn what could be causing higher than expected gas bills and, more importantly, what you can do to help get the costs under control.

If you have a bit of brown thumb, try the cast iron plant, a leafy beauty that tolerates low light and intermittent watering.

Flex your creativity, redecorate on a budget, and reduce bulky waste—you can achieve all three by learning the art of furniture painting with Bob Vila.

Are gnats plaguing your houseplants and living areas? Try these DIY remedies for how to get rid of gnats fast—and naturally—to eradicate them for good.

Celebrated DIY style maker, home blogger, milk paint purveyor, author, and photographer Marian Parsons—aka Miss Mustard Seed—gives advice on antiquing and distressing furniture.

If you ignore necessary but manageable maintenance issues today, you might end up with bigger—and more expensive—problems on your hands down the road.

If your tile floors are dated but structurally sound, there's an alternative to replacing them outright: Paint them! It doesn’t cost much to prep, paint, and stencil them to match your style, and your guests will be none the wiser.

Ready to perk up your home or office with herbs, fresh flowers, or even vegetables? We tested today’s most popular indoor gardens—find out how they fared in our hands-on trials.

Flexible and versatile, this inexpensive material can prevent more expensive home issues down the road.

The Jolie shower head claims to improve your overall beauty and personal care routine, but does it live up to its claims? We tested it to find out!

Get rid of a roach infestation quickly and safely with these proven products.

From lighting a candle with a match to putting it out with your breath, learn what to avoid and what to do instead.

Are you blessed with lots of large, south-facing windows? These sun-loving houseplants will thank you for a front-row seat.

February's here, which means at least six more weeks of winter. Now's the time to take care of some end-of-the-season indoor projects, and start looking forward to the joys spring brings.

Use this unexpectedly cool appliance hack on your wardrobe for wrinkle-free garments, all without having to haul out an ironing board.

Don't toss out moldy fabric or plastic shower curtains—wash them and put them back into service! Learn the easy steps to washing shower curtains and liners clean by hand, or in the washing machine.

Read on for details on how to grow this wonderfully scented, deliciously easy-to-grow kitchen staple in your home garden.

Improve your home one tiny upgrade at a time with these fast and simple projects that don’t require the expertise or expense of a professional. 

This open-air outdoor structure invites good times and provides a beautiful focal point to any home landscape.

The best chainsaw chaps keep the lower limbs protected (and intact).