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Tossing seemingly appropriate materials like driftwood and cardboard onto your fire can smoke up your house, provoke health problems, and even cause chimney fires.

LeafGuard offers gutter protection against leaves and other debris. The typical LeafGuard cost to install runs between $3,000 and $10,500, with a national average of $6,800.

When choosing an exterior finish for their home, homeowners will want to learn about the differences between the cost of stucco vs. siding to determine which best fits their budget.

A foundation is the underlying support structure of a building and is crucial to its stability and longevity. The average foundation cost is $9,100, though total costs can range from $5,200 to $148,000.

As the growing season comes to an end, it’s time to protect the garden bed from compaction, erosion, and nutrient depletion. These tips will help you preserve and improve the soil so it's ready for planting in spring.

Rice isn't just a side for stir fry: It's surprisingly useful for things like cleaning, gardening, and pain relief. Here's why it's nice to keep lots of rice on hand.

If you have just a small patio or balcony, or you wish to grow a plant that needs to overwinter indoors, consider outfitting your home with portable greenery.

A sick tree may be saved, but a dead tree can pose a safety risk to your home and family. Is your tree healthy, or on the way out? This checklist will help you diagnose it. 

Exercise your green thumb without getting dirt under your fingernails with these fun plants that grow in water, on other plants, and even in the air.

Love the sweet smell of spring? Introduce these fragrant flowers into your garden, and you’ll be greeted with beguiling aromas whenever you leave the house.

An evaporator coil is a crucial component of residential and commercial air-conditioning units and refrigeration systems, but it won’t last forever. The average evaporator coil replacement cost is $1,325, falling within a typical range of $600 to $2,000.

Who knew? Ordinary kitchen ingredients and popular DIY supplies can pose significant fire hazards.

Preparedness is a key element of fire safety. Learn about the strategic locations around your home where a fire extinguisher could be a lifesaver.

Creative solutions, ranging from sneaky storage to cozy nooks, tackle the home's trickiest triangle.

Whether you want to be able to go away for a week without having to worry about your garden or you just can’t spend every afternoon in the yard, there’s a lot you can do to, well, do almost nothing in your garden.

However well intended it might be, a poorly chosen gift can offend or embarrass your recipient. To be sure you're not the person who spoils a birthday or holiday, give your loved ones anything but these items.

For an affordable way to add mood and ambience to your space, get creative with these ideas for decorating with candles.

Even if the interior of your home doesn't get a lot of sunlight, you can still enjoy the beauty and benefits of indoor greenery. Try brightening up your living space with a few of these easy-care houseplants that thrive in limited light.

Support bat conservation and give these creatures a safe space to live, while benefiting your home and garden at the same time.

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.