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Wood stoves are wonderful—they smell fantastic, make any space super-cozy, and even fire our pizzas. However, it’s essential to maintain a wood stove properly, for both performance and safety.

A hand truck is an indispensable assistant for dealing with awkward or heavy loads, but which one is right for your needs?

Growing rhubarb is as easy as pie in northern zones, but it’s no cakewalk in southern regions.

Some paint colors for kitchens do more than just elevate their aesthetic—they can make them feel more spacious, too! Use these expert tips to open up your cramped kitchen.

The grout hue you pair with white tile can be a bold statement or offer subtle elegance—it’s a fine detail that can enhance your interior design. Find out which color suits your design scheme.

Don’t let cold temperatures keep you from your hobbies or projects. These top gas garage heaters are sure to keep your workspace warm.

Tuckpointing, which is removing old mortar between bricks and replacing it with new, can restore the structural integrity of brickwork. Repairing and replacing mortar joints costs between $500 and $2,500, with tuckpointing cost averaging $1,500.

Looking to update a finished basement, or windowless bathroom? Our expert recommends paint hues that can brighten dark, shady spaces in your home.

Keep cats away from specific areas in a safe and humane manner with one of the best cat repellents on the market.

When muscle weakness, pain, and stiffness from arthritis become a factor in everyday activities, the best can openers for seniors provide assistance in the kitchen.

Toss the snow blowers, throwers, and shovels: Installing a radiant heating system under your driveway can keep ice and snow at bay for many winters to come. Is it a good solution for your home?

With the right tools, a plan of action, and some good old fashioned elbow grease, tackling deep house cleaning may be easier than you thought.

Make good use of the empty spaces between wall studs to secure your valuables in a quality safe. Hide it with a piece of art and no one will even know it’s there.

Stop paying retail price for your favorite hand soap. It’s super easy—and takes just 5 minutes—to make a high-lather cleanser in your favorite scent.

Black mold in air vents isn’t always visible, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a major health hazard. Find out how to identify this problem and what to do about it.

When the time comes to remove rust, paint, dirt, or grime from a large surface, sandblasting is an efficient and cost-effective option. Sandblasting costs range from $437 to $1,656, with the national average at $1,000.

Say the wrong thing in your real estate listing and potential buyers won't even bother checking out your house.

Once the lights and ornaments come off, don’t drag your tree to the curb! Learn how an old Christmas tree can feed your garden, birds—even fish in local waterways.

There are still plenty of deals to be found post-holiday season, which is perfect if you’re reinventing your space or lifestyle in the new year.

From high-powered vacuums to portable pizza ovens, here are our favorites.