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This bathroom flooring inspiration guide includes materials that will suit any decorative style or budget.

Delving into dark wall colors? Here are 10 essential tips to ensure a seamless painting process and a result you'll love.

Before applying the chosen paint color, allow the primer enough time to dry. 

Choosing a lawn care service can be overwhelming, especially when comparing well-known companies like Lawn Doctor vs. TruGreen. Homeowners can find out more about each company to discover which one comes out on top.

A worn-out or leaking oil tank can contaminate the soil and nearby water sources, so it’s recommended that homeowners address this issue immediately. Oil tank removal costs $400 to $3,000, or an average of $1,489.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.