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DIY

12 Birdhouse Plans for Building Homes for Your Feathered Friends

Building a DIY birdhouse is a simple woodworking project that can completed in an afternoon. Bring all the birds to your yard this spring with these clever birdhouse plans.

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Lawn & Garden

11 Zen Garden Ideas to Bring Peace and Relaxation to Your Outdoor Space

The term “Zen” has come to serve as shorthand for a state of being chill, calm, and copacetic. Here’s what to know about the modern Zen garden aesthetic, and how you can use it to transform your outdoor living spaces.

The Best Bathroom Storage and Organizers for All of the Essentials
Reviews

The 12 Best Storage Products and Organizers to Declutter Your Bathroom

Take advantage of limited space and reign in clutter with the best bathroom storage ideas.

Kreg Pocket Hole Jig Review
Reviews

Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 320 Review: Does it Work?

The Kreg 320 Pocket Hole Jig proved to be a valuable tool for fast, accurate, and effective wood joinery in our hands-on testing.

useful power drill attachments - man drilling into brick wall
DIY

The 15 Most Useful Power Drill Attachments

Your power drill is good for more than just driving screws. Upgrade your drill game with accessories that can clean, dig, mix, and more.

14 things you didn't know you can clean in your washing machine father and son doing laundry together
DIY

14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean in Your Washing Machine

Your handiest helper in cleaning up life's greatest messes is right in the laundry room. Did you know it can cleanse so much more than just clothes?

How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room
Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room?

Soundproofing a room keeps unwanted noises out and maintains the peace. How much does it cost to soundproof a room? The total cost can range anywhere from $1,036 to $2,721, or $1,874 on average.

Perfect Plants for Lining Your Path or Garden
Lawn & Garden

20 Plants to Use as Lawn and Garden Borders

Looking for low-maintenance garden border ideas? Use these attractive, easy-to-grow border plants to define your lawn and landscape edges naturally.

Who Installs Gas Lines for Stoves
Interior

Solved! Who Installs Gas Lines for Stoves?

From how many quotes you should get to the average cost of a gas line, this guide details who installs gas lines for stoves and what you can expect throughout the process.

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Design

13 Ways Decorating With Mirrors Can Transform Your Space

Strategic placement of mirrors can help you accentuate your home's best features—like natural light and stunning artwork—and deemphasize its shortcomings.

5 Things to Do With Weeds After You Pull Them
Lawn & Garden

5 Things to Do With Weeds After You Pull Them

Don't just leave weeds on your lawn after you pull them! Here are the best ways to get rid of these pesky plants responsibly after you pluck them out of the ground.

cheap propane refill near me
Lawn & Garden

Where to Find the Cheapest Propane Refills for Your Barbecue Grill This Summer

Our best advice? Skip tank exchanges and look for refill stations to get the best deal on gas for your grill. Learn what we found out about propane pricing at big-box stores, supermarkets, and local gas stations.

cheap Halloween decorations
Holidays & Celebrations

16 Cheap Halloween Decorations for $10 or Less

Get your house Halloween ready with these affordable—and sometimes frightfully spooky—decorations.

Greenworks Brushless Cordless Snow Shovel
Reviews

If You Get One Thing Before the Storm, We Recommend This Electric Snow Shovel—And It’s on Sale

Conquer snowy driveways with this durable, electric snow tool from Greenworks.

A front porch covered in snow with an American flag hanging out front.
Curb Appeal

19 Ways to Make Your Front Porch More Inviting in Winter

It may be freezing outside, but your home's icy entry can still feel warm and welcoming.

Kidde Water Leak Detector SPR Review
Reviews

Kidde Water Leak and Freeze Detector Review: Cool Device, or Is It All Wet?

If you’re worried about your sink, water heater, or other fixtures’ plumbing, consider equipping your home with the Kidde Leak and Freeze Detector.

Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890 Review
Reviews

Snow-Covered Gravel Has Met Its Match With the Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890

Protect your auger against loose gravel while working in difficult snow conditions. With the right snow blower, you can keep traction and power over uneven surfaces.

sump pump cost
Basements

How Much Does a Sump Pump Cost to Install?

Think you may need a new sump pump? Sump pump costs range from $1,200 to $2,500, with the national average at $1,500.

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Landscaping

How to Be Your Own Landscape Designer

Boost your property value and curb appeal without breaking the bank by learning how to become your own landscape designer.

The Best Log Splitter trailer in use splitting firewood with a large stack of split wood in the background.
Tools & Materials

The Best Log Splitters for Cutting Firewood

Save time and labor when chopping wood for a fireplace or stove with the best log splitter for any work style and budget.