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Design

Solved! What Is a Loft in a House?

Taking a cue from Paris and New York City, the versatile loft space is making its way into a growing number of suburban homes.

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DIY

15 Knitting Patterns for Beginners

Craft beautiful and cozy items with these knitting patterns, which both novice and experienced knitters can tackle with ease.

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DIY

15 Outdoor Bench Plans You Can Build This Weekend

Download one of these sets of plans, pick up the necessary materials, and make a DIY outdoor bench that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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Interior

7 Ways See-Through Fireplaces Can Heat Up Your Home Decor

Infuse your home with cozy warmth, increase your house value and create two gathering spots with just one new fire feature.

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Lawn & Garden

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care

Known for its showy foliage, the popular (and sometimes difficult) fiddle leaf fig requires particular care to look its impressive best.

5 Types of Screwdrivers Every DIYer Should Know
DIY

25 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them

Find out if your toolbox needs a Torx, Robertson, Pozidriv, or another type of screwdriver, so you'll be better equipped to tackle your next household project.

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Real Estate

10 of the Cheapest Places to Buy Land in the U.S.

Looking to buy your own piece of the American pie? Here’s where your dollars will go the farthest.

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Interior

7 Ways Rats Are Destroying Your Home, and What to Do About It

Get rid of rats to prevent the spread of disease as well as the damage they can do to your home. Identify their habits and change yours to keep them away.

how to clean a microwave
Interior

5 Ways to Clean a Microwave

Cleaning a microwave of grease, stains, and odors is easy, and you probably already have all the supplies you need to get the job done. Here's how to get the workhorse appliance looking (and smelling) new again!

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Reviews

14+ Best Washer and Dryer Deals

Save hundreds of dollars on today's best washer and dryers from Samsung, LG, GE, and more.

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Interior

Evacuation Order: Do’s and Don’ts for Getting Out Safely

An evacuation order could come at any time. Make sure you know what you should—and shouldn’t—do if one is called for your area.

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Exterior

The Black Woman Innovator Who Revolutionized Home Security

Marie Van Brittan Brown was ahead of her time with the invention of the first home security system.

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Interior

Daylight Savings Time: 12 Surprising Facts About Time Change

The Sunshine Protection Act, which makes daylight saving time permanent, unanimously passed in the Senate last March. Until the House acts on the bill, learn more about why we're stuck changing our clocks.

how to grow raspberries - raspberry plant care 101
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Raspberries

If your raspberry plants seem to be giving you the raspberry, i.e., expressing their displeasure by not fruiting, read up on their care to turn them into "berried" treasure.

Marble Countertops Cost
Interior

How Much Do Marble Countertops Cost?

Looking to add natural stone to your kitchen or bathroom? Marble countertop costs range from $2,000 to $5,000, with the national average at $3,000.

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Interior

How to Clean a Fireplace

Before you snuggle up in front of the hearth, be sure to banish ashes, stains, and creosote build-up.

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DIY

The 10 Loudest Power Tools in Your Workshop

Ears ringing after a day in the workshop? It's no wonder. Learn which power tools are most likely to damage your hearing, and how to get your projects done safely.

The Best Places to Buy Paint
Reviews

The 5 Best Places to Buy Paint

Bottom line, paints aren’t all created equal. These retailers offer brands that will take your money (and paint) the extra mile.

Butcher Block Countertops Cost
Interior

Butcher Block Countertops Cost: What to Expect

Interested in a natural countertop material but the price of granite, marble, and quartz is out of reach? Butcher block countertops cost between $1,200 to $15,000, with the national average at $3,500.

How To Clean A Cookie Sheet
DIY

How to Clean Cookie Sheets

If burned pans are bumming out your baking experience, try one of these five goof-proof techniques to get cookie sheets as good as new.