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If you want to keep prying eyes out of your yard, but don’t want to—or can’t—install a fence, consider planting trees and bushes that offer plenty of privacy.

Slugs can do major damage to your favorite flowers and plants overnight. To keep slugs from devastating your garden, try one of these clever solutions.

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Monty Python character Dennis Moore famously stole lupines from the rich to give to the poor—but whatever your status, you can raise your own stately spires of colorful flowers by learning proper lupine plant care.

As weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, having predictable access to dependable power—in the form of a standby generator—becomes acutely more crucial.

Some kinds of leaf litter might do more harm than good.

If your IKEA furniture has seen better days or no longer matches your home's decor, a new coat of paint may be all it needs to be a la mode again.

Forget the dramatic entrances—more homeowners prefer energy efficiency and extra space.

Want a golf course-green lawn? Take a tip from Scotland’s course owners and top-dress your yard to achieve healthy, lush, green grass.

Enhance your entryway, boost home energy savings, and strengthen security with an attractive and stylish new storm door.

Big lights are big problems for birds on the move. Here's how to address your landscape lighting—plus 7 more small changes around the yard that will help migration.

This hammer drill bests the competition in nearly every measurable aspect, making it worth the high price tag.

From classic wood-burning hearths to completely flameless electric fireplaces, there’s an option sure to be right for virtually any home.

Dreading stink bug season? Effective repellents help keep these seasonal home invaders away.

At first glance these two types of flies look similar. Learning to identify the species and limiting their food sources will help you control your fly issue.

Changing the color of the flowers is as easy as testing your soil and adding these amendments.

If you grew a patch of butternut squash this year, you “butter” learn the nuts and bolts of when to pick it!

Want to save money and lengthen your AC unit’s life? Follow this easy-to-follow maintenance regimen for cleaning the inside of your air conditioner.

Waxing can bring long-lasting luster to hardwood floors. Learn which type of wax is right for your wood floors, and how to apply it properly.

Staining wood furniture brings out the natural beauty of wood grain. Follow these step-by-step instructions to achieve a beautiful, lasting finish.