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Your yard doesn't have to look drab just because summer is waning. Plant these flowers and shrubs to give your landscape color through the cooler months.

A covered patio provides shelter and privacy in a homeowner’s backyard. Installing a covered patio costs between $8,243 and $26,255, or an average of about $17,154.

Learn how to find the right generator for home backup or emergency power.

They may be underpopulated, unremarkable, or remote, but these oddly named American communities are places to see and be seen.

The source of loud noises coming from a dishwasher could be a minor matter or a huge headache. Find out how to diagnose dishwasher sounds and what to do about them.

It’s no secret that our bathrooms harbor billions of bacteria, viruses, and other unsavory elements, but are you replacing these items as often as you ought to?

Don’t let the remnants from last night’s fire go to waste! Repurposing ashes in these surprising ways can help you save money and lead a more sustainable lifestyle.

If you plan on staying put as you enter the next phase of your life, make sure your house can meet your changing needs.

Seed saving allows the budget-conscious gardener to cut costs when replanting the following year.

Trust us: Your neighbors are a lot less excited about your front-yard trampoline and swimming pool excavation project than you are.

Find out why it’s a bad move to use leftover exterior paint for an interior project.

The next time lightning is in the forecast, take cover—and take care—by steering clear of these activities.

I put the Wagner Control Pro 170 to the test. Find out what I loved about this airless paint sprayer—and what I’d change.

With a Bosch dishwasher, you’ll have both clean dishes and a quiet kitchen.

Furnish your home with stylish and functional pieces by shopping at one of these top homeware retailers.

Turn your pollinator garden into a replete habitat with these essential elements.

Aptive exploded onto the scene in 2015 and has already been lauded as one of the top pest control companies in the country. But how does it stack up to the competition? Find out in this Aptive pest control review.

Government programs at all levels can provide assistance in creating a more eco-friendly home. Find out what your local or state government does to help. 

Ready to make the transition from gas-powered mowers, blowers, and other lawn tools? Find out whether the electricity for these tools will end up costing you more than you’ve been paying for gas.

If you live in a part of the country that’s suffered from smoky air from wildfires this summer, you may be wondering if that smoke is affecting your garden crops.