A faithful canine friend can be a great companion as well as a frontline defense of you and your home. Does having a dog deter burglars? We examine how a dog can help keep you safe—but how it’s not a foolproof method.
No one can stay home indefinitely waiting for their packages to arrive, but how can they be sure a thief won’t swipe them off the doorstep? Package theft is a growing problem; here’s how homeowners and renters can protect their purchases.
Gather your neighbors together and protect each other with the best tools you have: your eyes.
Your first response when you realize someone is in your home is panic and adrenaline. Having a plan in place can help you stay calm and make the best choices to protect your home and family.
Add accent lighting, TV backlighting, or custom room lighting by learning how to install LED light strips in your home.
Choose the best wood chisels for your woodworking projects, experience level, and budget.
Painting a room is an easy way to refresh it, but choosing the wrong paint hue or finish can have disastrous consequences. Our design experts weigh in.
Wish you had a DIY buddy to help you lift heavy materials, or hold gear for you while you work? Meet your new best friends.
Building a DIY porch swing isn't just a project for pros! Whether you dream of a classic wooden swing or a suspended daybed, one of these porch swing plans is sure to please.
We’re snow happy that someone is bringing some levity to the winter storm season.
For those who have an idea for a new space, there’s a software program to help bring it to life. These are the top picks for the best floor plan software.
The best memorial tree-planting businesses and organizations can help honor a loved one with a living memorial.
To enjoy cold food and beverages from a compact, convenient mini fridge, choose the model that suits an individual style, space, and budget.
At the touch of a button, relax in style and comfort with a power recliner that can be positioned to relieve built-up stress in an aching back and overworked legs.
Save money and shop sustainably by buying second-hand furniture.
Infuse your interiors with the benefits of biophilic design by creating indoor planters that blend seamlessly into your home’s decor.
These 10 gilding techniques will let you add bold metallic accents to your home without breaking the bank.
There's nothing secret or secure about stashing cash under a mattress, and leaving a safe out in the open invites burglars to take the whole kit and caboodle. Where's the best place to hide a safe at home? We have some ideas.
Why settle for two small cramped closets when they can be combined into a more spacious one with a few tweaks?
Choosing the best type of home furnace to stay warm depends on where you live, your budget, an existing gas line, and other important considerations.