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The Best Mini Fridge Options
Appliances & Cookware

To enjoy cold food and beverages from a compact, convenient mini fridge, choose the model that suits an individual style, space, and budget.

The Best Power Recliners Options
Furniture & Decor

At the touch of a button, relax in style and comfort with a power recliner that can be positioned to relieve built-up stress in an aching back and overworked legs.

The Best Place to Buy Used Furniture
Design

Save money and shop sustainably by buying second-hand furniture.

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DIY

Infuse your interiors with the benefits of biophilic design by creating indoor planters that blend seamlessly into your home’s decor.

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DIY

These 10 gilding techniques will let you add bold metallic accents to your home without breaking the bank.

locked safe inside closet with clothes
Interior

There's nothing secret or secure about stashing cash under a mattress, and leaving a safe out in the open invites burglars to take the whole kit and caboodle. Where's the best place to hide a safe at home? We have some ideas.

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DIY

Why settle for two small cramped closets when they can be combined into a more spacious one with a few tweaks?

electric furnace vs gas woman adjusting thermostat in home
Interior

Choosing the best type of home furnace to stay warm depends on where you live, your budget, an existing gas line, and other important considerations.

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems
Heating & Cooling

Heat and cool your home sustainably with a geothermal heat pump system that harnesses a free and abundant resource—the steady warmth of the earth below ground.

types of tomatoes - basket full of homegrown tomato varieties
Lawn & Garden

Tomatoes come in a wide range of sizes, colors, shapes, and flavors. Add a little variety to your garden and your meals with these different types of tomatoes.

demolition tools
DIY

Having these hard-working tools on hand will prove invaluable during your next DIY demolition project.

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Lawn & Garden

Can thorns really thwart thieves? Or is it just wishful thinking by gardeners who want a good excuse to plant more rose bushes?

The Best Cookware Brands Options
Appliances & Cookware

The best cookware brands offer innovative materials, sleek designs, and exciting colors that bring new life to your cooking adventures.

when is tick season
Lawn & Garden

Most Americans are already on high alert for ticks during the summer months. Here's why we should start protecting ourselves year round.

Removed carpet rolls in a pile
DIY

Carpet doesn’t last forever, and there are numerous ways to get rid of it when the time comes—as well as ways to breathe new life into old carpet and minimize environmental impacts.

15 Tools Every First-Time Homeowner Needs
DIY

Congratulations, you’re a new homeowner! You’ll want these tools on hand to get started on all those projects you want to tackle.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Carpet Installation Cost - Cost Range +
Flooring

The typical range for carpet installation cost runs from $785 to $2,805, with the national average at $1,772.

Types of Roofing Materials
Roofing

With the variety of roofing materials available, it can be difficult to know what's best for your home. Use this guide to discover which is right for you, and to get a few tips on how to maintain your roof for long-lasting success.

Bamboo Flooring
Flooring

Upgrading your existing flooring or finishing new space? Consider one of the following five eco-friendly floor options.

Concrete Cleaning and Sealing Services Costs
Exterior

Concrete cleaning and sealing services cost an average of $1,500 nationally, falling within a typical range of $1,250 to $1,750.