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Furniture & Design

How to Turn Nearly Any Space in Your Home Into a Laundry Room

Devoting an entire room to laundry can seem like a waste of space. Instead, make the most of what you have by transforming just about any corner of your home into a full-function laundry center, complete with multitasking opportunities.

Cleaning & Organizing

13 Handy Household Uses for Diatomaceous Earth

Have you bought a big bag of diatomaceous earth for gardening, and you’re not sure what to do with the rest of it? This naturally occurring, affordable powder has a plethora of practical uses.

Repair & Maintenance

Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It

Find out how to fix the top 6 reasons why a heat pump isn’t blowing out cold air.

Plumbing Supplies

The Best Shallow Well Pumps for Your Well Water Needs

A quality well pump is a necessity to ensure homes that use well water never run dry.

Gardening

How to Grow Parsnips in Your Home Garden

Sweet yet spicy, parsnips pack a crunchy vitamin and mineral punch. Easy to cook, this underrated root vegetable can put even experienced gardeners to the test.

Reviews

The Best Barking Dog Alarms for a Safer Home

Deter possible home intruders and backyard pests with the best barking dog alarms, which mimic the sound of a ferocious watchdog.

Home Safety

Create a Healthier, Safer Home With These Smart Indoor Projects

Learn which projects can improve the overall health of your home and the health of those living in it.

Cleaning Supplies

3 of the Best Carpet Cleaner Rental Services in America, Vetted

Do you have dirty and grimy carpets? The best carpet cleaner rental services are convenient options for removing dirt, stains, and allergens.

Lawn & Garden

The 12 Best Climbing Roses for Your Garden Trellis, Arbor, or Pergola

Bring abundance, privacy, and fragrance to the garden with one of these lovely climbers.

Lawn Care

Lawn Care Is Harming the Environment—Here’s How We Can Do Better

Sunday customers' top concerns are shedding light on how common lawn maintenance practices are harmful to the environment. Is global warming really forcing us to choose between aesthetically pleasing lawns and climate-consciousness practices? Or is there a solution that will allow us to have grass without the guilt?

Laundry

This Is the Right Way to Wash Your Curtains, According to Experts

Keep your curtains looking fresh and new with this step-by-step guide.

Flooring

How to Dye Concrete Floors

Tint your drab concrete floor an eye-catching color with easy-to-apply dye.

Landscaping

Think Twice Before Planting This Tree on Your Property—It Might Be Illegal

Some communities have banned mulberry trees for wreaking havoc, so know before you grow.

Garages

How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer 

Follow these steps to clean, organize, and prepare the garage for all your family’s activities this season.

Skills & Techniques

How to Weatherstrip a Door the Right Way

Besides being unpleasant, door drafts force your heating system to work harder (and consume more energy) to keep your home at a consistently comfortable temperature. You can go a long way toward solving the issue by weatherstripping your doors. Here's how to do it correctly.

Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Cutworms Safely—the Remedy Is Likely in Your Bathroom Right Now

This non-toxic method will help protect plants from cutworm damage without harming plants or people.

Toilets

Low-Flow and Low-Flush Toilets: Less Water, More Savings

Older toilets are notorious water hogs. Swapping these out for today’s high-efficiency fixtures could save Americans 360 billion gallons of water per year. What are we waiting for?

DIY

Garage Ice Maker, Anyone? Install a Water Line Anywhere With This Genius Hack

Without a nearby water line, we used this hack for our freestanding ice maker and it worked like a charm.

Outdoor Kitchens

Natural Gas vs. Propane Grill: Which Is Best for Your Home Cookouts?

If you have a natural gas supply at home, does it make more sense to use it rather than bottled propane for your grill? An expert weighs in.

Gardening

How to Grow Tomatillos at Home (Hint: You’ll Need at Least 2 Plants)

No, tomatillos aren’t “little tomatoes” as their name implies, but entirely different fruits with a tarter flavor and firmer texture.