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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Help save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed in your garden.

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

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

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.

Homeowners who need new flooring in their home may want to consider durable vinyl plank flooring. The cost to install vinyl plank flooring ranges from $988 to $3,891, with the national average at $2,399.

Reduce waste and save money by reusing old glass containers. From storage and organization to crafts and gifting, the possibilities are endless.

Bring dark rooms to life with one of the best skylights on the market.

If you’re researching metal roof vs. shingles cost, this guide can help determine which material is right for your home and budget.

Mold under hardwood floors can go unnoticed only for so long. Learn how to identify this problem and figure out what to do next.

Clogged dryer vents are a major fire hazard. If it’s been over a year since this chore has been completed, it’s a good idea to find out who cleans dryer vents as soon as possible.