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Gardner planting marigolds
Lawn & Garden

12 Plants With Year-Round Pollinator Appeal

Pollinators are crucial to our survival, but many are facing threats from habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and other factors. The right plants provide much-needed food and shelter for them throughout the year.

Diatomaceous Earth Kill Bed Bugs
Interior

Solved! Does Diatomaceous Earth Actually Kill Bed Bugs?

When it comes to getting rid of bed bugs, a home’s residents will want to choose the most effective treatment. Does diatomaceous earth kill bed bugs? Read on to learn more about this common home remedy and what it can do.

Lawn Mower Keep Dying
Lawn & Garden

Solved! Why Does My Lawn Mower Keep Dying?

There are few things more frustrating than when you’re trying to mow the grass and the lawn mower keeps dying. Luckily, there are a few causes that you can troubleshoot without having to buy a brand-new mower.

Cost to Level a Yard
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does It Cost to Level a Yard?

At $1,006 to $3,237, or an average of $2,122, the cost to level a yard may seem steep, but it can be worth it to prevent myriad problems on a homeowner’s property.

Blue-and-white mosaic tile kitchen backsplash behind a sink and dark-blue cabinets
Interior

20 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas That Won’t Go Out of Style Anytime Soon

Give your cooking space a makeover with an attractive new kitchen backsplash that will retain its appeal for years.

Mother and son gardening together
Lawn & Garden

Don’t Plant These 8 Vegetables in Containers

Spatial limitations of planters or the need for additional watering and fertilizing make some plants better suited to growing in a garden.

Exhausted couple sit near cardboard boxes at relocation day
Interior

10 Ways to Learn How To Love the Home You Hate

Do you feel stuck in a house you loathe? From the practical to the personal, here are strategies to help you embrace the home you have.

ants swarming a drinking glass on a counter inside a home
Interior

10 Types of Ants Every Homeowner Should Know

There is nothing worse than seeing a line of ants in your kitchen or bathroom. Learn how to identify different types of ants, and how to get rid of them as safely and quickly as possible.

Woman with mosquito bites on her legs
DIY

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Naturally: Our 15 Best Tips

Don't you hate it when your al fresco festivities are ruined by mosquitoes' buzzing and biting? Don't let them drive you indoors—instead, apply these clever natural methods to help keep them away.

Shovel next to concrete debris
DIY

This Is How to Dispose of Concrete Properly

Getting rid of excess or broken concrete may not be many people’s idea of a good time, but it can be done responsibly.

Modern home decor
Design

20 Things Superstitious Folks Refuse to Keep in the House

These ordinary items could be bringing bad luck to your home. Why take the risk?

Popcorn ceiling in a house
Walls & Ceilings

How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling

Ready to banish your textured ceiling and bring your home into the 21st century? You have a couple of options: Remove your popcorn ceiling—or cover it.

Woman mowing the lawn, lawnmower with cable.
Lawn & Garden

Electric Lawn Mowers: 4 Ways to Get Discounts and Rebates

Making the switch to cleaner lawn equipment may not cost as much as you think.

Water Damage Restoration Cost
Interior

How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost?

Water damage restoration is the process of removing water from a property and restoring it to a pre-loss condition. Water damage restoration cost ranges from $1,305 to $5,707, with a national average of $3,455.

Person smoking inside
Cleaning & Organizing

Solved! How to Get Smoke Smell Out of Your House

Whether it’s from cigarettes or wildfires, the smell of smoke is notoriously difficult to eliminate. Banish smoky odors on furniture, clothing, and vehicles with these tried-and-true techniques.

How Much Does a Steam Shower Cost
Interior

How Much Does a Steam Shower Cost to Install?

Steam showers produce steam in a sealed enclosure for a relaxing, soothing effect. Steam shower cost ranges from $2,650 to $6,050, or $4,325 on average.

Open bag of mulch next to flowers
Interior

Solved! Does Mulch Attract Termites?

Will termites bug you more if you have mulch around your house or can the right type cause them to bug off?

The underside of a ducted range hood mounted to a kitchen wall
Kitchen & Dining

Ducted vs. Ductless Range Hood: Which Is Best for Your Kitchen?

Choosing the right range hood depends on personal preference and considerations like space constraints, cooking frequency, noise level, and budget.

painted green planter box hanging from white picket fence with bright colored flowers
DIY

17 Planter Box Plans You Can DIY This Weekend

Choose from these easy plans to construct your own decorative planter box to fill with colorful flowers, stunning vines, or scrumptious herbs to dress up your home, patio, porch, or yard.

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Moving

How Much Do Movers Cost?

Moving can be time-consuming, stressful, and exhausting—handing the reins over to a reputable moving company might just save the day. The cost to hire a moving company is between $911 and $2,514, or an average of $1,710.