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Live tree, or artificial? How tall should it be? Our Christmas tree experts will help you narrow your choices and find the best tree for your home.

The dreary days of winter become even bleaker if your landscape looks dead, brown, and bare. Cheer up a drab lawn and garden with showy shrubs that offer colorful, cold-weather curb appeal.

This holiday season, give the DIYers and handypeople in your life useful stocking stuffers that will help them create and renovate. (Many are under $10!)

Yes, you can buy a tree now that will last until December 25. Here’s how to pick a good one—and how to take care of it once it's in your living room.

Protect the planet—and your clothing—with a manual wash.

Whether you consider gazing balls tantalizing or ticky-tacky, learning their history might help you gaze at the lawn ornaments with renewed respect.

For help navigating the wide array of options, start here with our guide to the key considerations—and don't miss our top picks from our hands-on reviews of some of the best electric blankets available.

Thinking about swapping your kitchen cabinets for open shelving? Here's what you need to know about installation, upkeep, and styling that will help you make the most of this popular trend in kitchen design.

Cleaning the walls is more important than you might think. Don’t allow dust, mildew, or grease to build up in your home.

Make use of one of these bookshelf plans to create a new home for your books, shelf decorations, and other knickknacks.

Good lighting is the foundation of a secure and stylish home, and smart switches offer a whole new level of convenience.

If you would rather not have to water plants frequently, try growing them under glass to give yourself a break.

What's more frustrating than stringing lights on a Christmas tree only to discover they're not working? Whether the issue is a blown fuse or too many lights plugged into a single outlet, we'll help you get your holiday lights shining again.

Improve the hygiene and comfort of your bathroom visits and reduce their environmental impact.

The holidays can be a joyous time of year, but there are a number of safety pitfalls that can tarnish your spirit. Follow these safety tips to have a safe holiday.

These retailers will reward you for giving them your unwanted electronics, furniture, and housewares. 

A Blink camera subscription costs between $3 and $10 per month, so customers looking for DIY-installed and self-monitored security systems can afford to protect their homes.

Love the look of a natural Christmas tree, but hate the idea of cutting it down? Learn how to pick out a live tree that you can plant after the holidays.

Don’t be left searching the deepest recesses of your home during a gas emergency. Now’s the time to know where your main gas line is and how to shut it off—and how to shut off individual appliances.

A central-vacuum system makes it easier to vacuum the entire house without lugging around extra equipment.