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Flash floods are serious threats to people and property. Follow these steps to ensure your family is prepared for the worst, and able to recover quickly when it’s over.

Brooklinen’s Luxe Sateen sheet set tops the brand’s charts, and I gave them a try to see if they’re worth all the fuss.

Take your passion for grilling indoors with one of these top smokeless grills.

Worried about extreme weather, or how you'll pump your well water if you lose power? A generator could save your household from destruction, or even save a life.

From prints to solids and vintage to designer, the best online fabric stores make finding and buying fabric easier than ever.

Students can get an expert dose of horticultural knowledge without leaving home by taking one of the best online gardening classes.

Tired of wrestling with an unruly, twisted garden hose? I installed and tested the Liberty Garden 712 hose reel—find out what I liked and didn’t like.

Learning how to get rid of voles can help you say “Vamoose!” to these underground varmints before they wreak havoc on your landscape.

A guest room that sits vacant most of the time is ripe for repurposing. Transform your underused square footage with these clever spare bedroom ideas.

It’s nearly impossible to cook or entertain in a kitchen without a proper sink. The average cost to replace kitchen sinks that no longer function is $429, or between $216 and $642.

Hotter months often mean bad news for lush, green lawns. From watering to fertilizing and aerating, the following techniques can help prevent and revive a drought-stressed lawn.

Many dream of a lush, green lawn year-round, but that’s not always the case. Homeowners asking “Why is my grass turning yellow?” may find the answer surprising.

Seeing termite droppings but no termites? Even if you don’t see the insects, spotting frass could indicate that you have a serious termite infestation on your hands.

Your month-by-month lawn care guide to growing the healthiest and most beautiful lawn yet.

Many homeowners today are passing over style and luxury during their kitchen renovations to focus on functionality. Here are 9 hot tips to maximize function during a kitchen remodel.

In an Adirondack chair, loungers can kick back and relax lakeside or in a backyard. Check out this selection of the best Adirondack chairs, from wooden to plastic, and all the perks needed for optimum outdoor comfort.

Soapstone countertops are a beautiful, durable, and low-maintenance option for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, costing anywhere from $1,700 to $4,200 for materials and installation.

Some mistakes are just inconvenient but others can shorten the life of your appliances. Discover which mistakes you might be making and how to fix them for better results in the kitchen.

Cut your energy costs while boosting your home’s asking price with these upgrades for energy efficiency.

Protect the work surfaces in your crafting, sewing, and hobby spaces with the best cutting mat for DIY projects. Check out these top-notch cutting mats that take the worry out of wielding a craft knife, rotary cutter, or scissors.