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Lawn & Garden

Don’t Plant These 8 Vegetables in Containers

Spatial limitations of planters or the need for additional watering and fertilizing make some plants better suited to growing in a garden.

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Interior

10 Ways to Learn How To Love the Home You Hate

Do you feel stuck in a house you loathe? From the practical to the personal, here are strategies to help you embrace the home you have.

ants swarming a drinking glass on a counter inside a home
Interior

10 Types of Ants Every Homeowner Should Know

There is nothing worse than seeing a line of ants in your kitchen or bathroom. Learn how to identify different types of ants, and how to get rid of them as safely and quickly as possible.

Woman with mosquito bites on her legs
DIY

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Naturally: Our 15 Best Tips

Don't you hate it when your al fresco festivities are ruined by mosquitoes' buzzing and biting? Don't let them drive you indoors—instead, apply these clever natural methods to help keep them away.

Wiping away rust from a metal saucepan over a kitchen sink
DIY

5 Ways to Remove Rust From Metal Using Kitchen Ingredients

What do lemons, vinegar, potatoes, ketchup, and cream of tartar have in common? All of these pantry items are effective homemade rust remover ingredients.

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DIY

This Is How to Dispose of Concrete Properly

Getting rid of excess or broken concrete may not be many people’s idea of a good time, but it can be done responsibly.

Modern home decor
Design

20 Things Superstitious Folks Refuse to Keep in the House

These ordinary items could be bringing bad luck to your home. Why take the risk?

Popcorn ceiling in a house
Interior

How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling

Ready to banish your textured ceiling and bring your home into the 21st century? You have a couple of options: Remove your popcorn ceiling—or cover it.

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Lawn & Garden

Electric Lawn Mowers: 4 Ways to Get Discounts and Rebates

Making the switch to cleaner lawn equipment may not cost as much as you think.

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DIY

7 Things You Didn’t Know Can Delay Your Home Renovation

Don’t start that renovation project until you’re aware of these potential roadblocks and the delays they can cause.

Cost of Countertops
Interior

What Is the True Cost of Countertops?

Freshen up one of the busiest areas of your home with new countertops. The cost of countertops ranges from $825 to $4,356, with the national average at $2,652.

Water Damage Restoration Cost
Interior

How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost?

Water damage restoration is the process of removing water from a property and restoring it to a pre-loss condition. Water damage restoration cost ranges from $1,305 to $5,707, with a national average of $3,455.

Double-Pane Windows Cost
Exterior

How Much Do Double-Pane Windows Cost?

Looking to reduce outdoor noise pollution and save on energy costs? Double-pane windows cost between $150 and $6,900, with many homeowners spending $1,050 on average.

Person smoking inside
DIY

Solved! How to Get Smoke Smell Out of Your House

Whether it’s from cigarettes or wildfires, the smell of smoke is notoriously difficult to eliminate. Banish smoky odors on furniture, clothing, and vehicles with these tried-and-true techniques.

How Much Does a Steam Shower Cost
Interior

How Much Does a Steam Shower Cost to Install?

Steam showers produce steam in a sealed enclosure for a relaxing, soothing effect. Steam shower cost ranges from $2,650 to $6,050, or $4,325 on average.

Open bag of mulch next to flowers
Interior

Solved! Does Mulch Attract Termites?

Will termites bug you more if you have mulch around your house or can the right type cause them to bug off?

The underside of a ducted range hood mounted to a kitchen wall
Interior

Ducted vs. Ductless Range Hood: Which Is Best for Your Kitchen?

Choosing the right range hood depends on personal preference and considerations like space constraints, cooking frequency, noise level, and budget.

painted green planter box hanging from white picket fence with bright colored flowers
DIY

17 Planter Box Plans You Can DIY This Weekend

Choose from these easy plans to construct your own decorative planter box to fill with colorful flowers, stunning vines, or scrumptious herbs to dress up your home, patio, porch, or yard.

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Real Estate

How Much Do Movers Cost?

Moving can be time-consuming, stressful, and exhausting—handing the reins over to a reputable moving company might just save the day. The cost to hire a moving company is between $911 and $2,514, or an average of $1,710.

A person moving the Harbor Freight Fortress air compressor by using its wheels and handle
Reviews

So, How Good Is a Harbor Freight Air Compressor? We Tested It!

I tested the 10-gallon 175-psi model from Harbor Freight, and to my surprise and delight, it proved much quieter than any air compressor I’ve used in the past.