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These reportedly haunted hotels, inns, and B&Bs promise bona fide fright nights on Halloween—or any night of the year.

Are you “bearanoid”? You should be—especially as increasing numbers of bears, tempted by a backyard BBQ or a compost pile full of fruit, are becoming emboldened enough to invite themselves onto your property.

Mixing concrete might be an afterthought when you see these great mixing ideas.

Attract feathered friends and provide a safe and charming home for a range of bird species with the best birdhouses.

I put DeWalt’s popular 10-inch table saw to the test—find out what I liked and what changes I would make.

I’m not sure if it’s top-end consumer-grade or an entry-level professional mower. Whatever the Xcite Z350 is, I like it.

When contemplating how to grow peanuts, keep in mind that the peanut growing season requires at least 4 months of summer-like temperatures.

From removing stubborn stuck-on labels to applying vehicle decals to bending plastic pipes, a heat gun is a very handy tool to have around.

If your home was built before 1980, it could still be harboring asbestos. Before you embark on repairs or remodeling, learn where you you are most likely to find asbestos, and how to keep it from endangering your family.

Can elderberry really protect you from illness by increasing your immunity, or is it more likely to make you sick instead?

Having power on standby ensures you can use essential appliances, tools, and devices during an outage. There are many benefits of a standby generator, and here are some perks that make owning one worth it.

The best Roman shades can increase privacy and filter or block out light, all while restyling a living space.

Do you love watching birds from your window or deck? Learning how and where to hang feeders will bring plenty of feathered friends to your yard this season.

Give your backyard a makeover and convert it into a relaxing retreat with one of these deck covering ideas.

Hit the sack with buttery soft bedding. Cozy sheets can make you look forward to bedtime for a wonderful night’s rest.

Installing a new kitchen faucet can make doing dishes more enjoyable. Nationally, the average cost to install a kitchen faucet is $260, but it can cost as little as $161 and go up to $364 or higher.

Old, faded siding can leave a home looking drab. Installing new board and batten siding costs $4,000 to $14,000, including labor, or about $9,000 on average.

The Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator is a feature-packed refrigerator, but is it worth the price? We tested it to find out.

With proper tools and surface preparation, your interior home painting project will look like it was done by a pro. Learn the right order in which you paint each surface, and what kind of gear you need to succeed.

Pothos plants are beloved for their trailing vines and low maintenance requirements, but they still need some care to thrive. Learn all about pothos plant care to keep this beauty happy.