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Building & Installing

Build your own set of outdoor seats with these printable project plans.

Red Earthquake K33 wood chipper on grass in front of cut logs and sticks
Reviews

The Earthquake K33 wood chipper shredder isn’t the cheapest tool in the shed, but my hands-on test showed it is worth every penny.

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Design

With a few small changes, learn how you can make your own impact on the planet–and maybe save some money while you’re at it.

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Lawn & Garden

Take steps to protect your pool during the off-season so it is ready to use again next summer.

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Curb Appeal

When choosing an exterior paint color for your home, go beyond just trends and aesthetics. The right paint color can help heat and cool your home naturally, helping to reduce monthly utility bills and saving you money in the long run.

Fresh vegetables from a backyard garden on wooden table.
Gardening

If you don’t like to vegetate during winter, try growing winter vegetables.

A kitchen window with two curtains.
Kitchen & Dining

Whether there’s too much light in your kitchen or you want to add to the aesthetic of your culinary space, kitchen curtains are often a must-have for a home chef.

Close up of red flower on tree.
Landscaping

Add showy red-blooming or red-leafed shrubs to your home landscape for vibrant, year-round curb appeal.

Finished Adirondack chair in a home backyard with a graphic overlay that says downloadable project plans.
Furniture & Design

This outdoor seat will stand the test of time. Make one (or a dozen) for your backyard with these downloadable project plans.

Close view of tray of homemade chocolate cupcakes topped with piped chocolate icing frosting and coconut covered truffles in purple silicone cake cases.
Repurposing

Silicone baking cups aren’t just handy for making muffins. Get creative ideas for using these colorful and affordable containers around the house.

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People & Places

You can help the planet, get to know your neighbors, and make a difference in your community by cleaning up the neighborhood.

Staircase Remodel Cost
Flooring

A staircase remodel can take a home’s visual appeal to new heights, but how much does this project cost? The national average staircase remodel cost is $2,051, with a typical range of $953 to $3,253.

Dryer Won’t Start
Repair & Maintenance

Getting stuck with a broken dryer in the middle of laundry day can put a damper on anyone’s mood. Troubleshoot reasons for a dryer that won’t start with these tips about what may have gone wrong.

Wood Composite Deck
DIY

There’s a growing menu of sustainable wood alternatives for DIYers to consider. Learn more about home renovation projects made with rice hulls, cork, hemp, bamboo, and paper.

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Green Building & Remodeling

Keep radioactive gas outside and protect yourself from radon-induced lung cancer with these mitigation techniques.

A monarch butterfly sipping nectar from a swamp milkweed flower.
Landscaping

Help save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed in your garden.

Barndominium Cost
Design

The national average barndominium cost is $265,000, though the final price is heavily influenced by size, site, and materials. Barndominium enthusiasts can expect to pay anywhere from $112,800 to $540,000 for their dream home.

Woman hanging wallpaper.
Skills & Techniques

Follow these measuring steps for a stress-free wallpaper project.

Man holding open beer bottle.
Skills & Techniques

Keep calm! These methods will have your favorite beverage flowing in just a few steps, and we explain them all.

Carpet Cleaning Cost
Interior

Get a deep-down clean to sanitize and remove stains and odors with a professional cleaning. Professional carpet cleaning costs range from $122 to $235, with the national average at $178.