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Prevent ongoing damage to your home by taking action against a mouse infestation.

Keep long-tailed rodents from taking over your home with these effective rat poisons.

Moving out of state can be an overwhelming task. Wondering how to move to another state? This guide will break it down into manageable steps.

Despite taking every precaution, some homeowners unwittingly attract burglars to their property. According to the FBI, the average financial loss from a burglary is more than $2,000—but loss of property is just the tip of the iceberg. Intruders can put your family at risk, and the aftermath of a break-in can cause a great deal of emotional distress. With vacation season in full swing, it pays to take a closer look at your home security measures. Here are 11 ways that homeowners unintentionally lure burglars to their home, and some corrective steps you can take to reduce your risk of a theft.

Opening a window deodorizes and refreshes your home, and introduces the benefits of clean outside air to your indoor space.

Download one of these DIY plans to create your own garden potting bench for a spot to start seeds, repot houseplants, keep your gardening tools organized, and complete other gardening-related tasks.

Learn more about the chainsaws this top name brand offers.

Home saunas offer a variety of health and wellness benefits and have never been more affordable. This comprehensive article takes a close look at some of the most popular models.

Whether it’s incessant hissing, a slow leak, or some other toilet trouble, a broken toilet wastes a lot of water—and money! The right repair kit can fix common commode concerns.

Bring extra food and drink storage to the garage or workshop with garage-ready refrigerators that protect their contents even in extreme temperatures.

The cause of cracked, crumbling wood can be deceiving, especially if a homeowner doesn’t know the differences in termite damage vs. wood rot. The guide below can help decipher the problem.

There’s little as simultaneously American and classic as a red-painted barn. But why are barns red in the first place?

Select the best epoxy resin to meet your needs when sealing projects or floors, making jewelry, creating art, and more.

If you take great care of your lawn but it still isn’t thriving, you may be doing yourself and your yard a disservice by cutting the grass at the wrong time of day.

The best washer and dryer set is appropriately sized for any space and needs, is easy to operate, and offers the ideal mix of wash and dry cycles to leave laundry clean and fresh.

The Dahle Vantage cutting mat’s heavy-duty, multilayer design paired with a heavy PVC construction makes this double-sided cutting mat versatile and durable for almost any DIY project.

With a brand reputation built on reliability, the best GE refrigerators ahead are a top choice for bustling home kitchens.

Durable, powerful, and hot, the Ocoopa H01 PD Pro is our favorite rechargeable hand warmer of 2023.

While there’s no such thing as a pest-free garden, there are certain plants that pests go out of their ways to avoid. Learn about the plants that repel bugs and small animals, and why they deserve a place in your yard.

A fresh coat of paint can go a long way to improve the overall appearance of a home. The typical cost to paint a house is between $1,811 and $4,435, with the national average at $3,087.