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Long a symbol of victory, palms are easy-care plants that flourish in your indoor garden.

Learn what could be causing higher than expected gas bills and, more importantly, what you can do to help get the costs under control.

If you have a bit of brown thumb, try the cast iron plant, a leafy beauty that tolerates low light and intermittent watering.

Flex your creativity, redecorate on a budget, and reduce bulky waste—you can achieve all three by learning the art of furniture painting with Bob Vila.

Are gnats plaguing your houseplants and living areas? Try these DIY remedies for how to get rid of gnats fast—and naturally—to eradicate them for good.

Celebrated DIY style maker, home blogger, milk paint purveyor, author, and photographer Marian Parsons—aka Miss Mustard Seed—gives advice on antiquing and distressing furniture.

If you ignore necessary but manageable maintenance issues today, you might end up with bigger—and more expensive—problems on your hands down the road.

If your tile floors are dated but structurally sound, there's an alternative to replacing them outright: Paint them! It doesn’t cost much to prep, paint, and stencil them to match your style, and your guests will be none the wiser.

Ready to perk up your home or office with herbs, fresh flowers, or even vegetables? We tested today’s most popular indoor gardens—find out how they fared in our hands-on trials.

Flexible and versatile, this inexpensive material can prevent more expensive home issues down the road.

The Jolie shower head claims to improve your overall beauty and personal care routine, but does it live up to its claims? We tested it to find out!

From lighting a candle with a match to putting it out with your breath, learn what to avoid and what to do instead.

Don't toss out moldy fabric or plastic shower curtains—wash them and put them back into service! Learn the easy steps to washing shower curtains and liners clean by hand, or in the washing machine.

Read on for details on how to grow this wonderfully scented, deliciously easy-to-grow kitchen staple in your home garden.

This open-air outdoor structure invites good times and provides a beautiful focal point to any home landscape.

The best chainsaw chaps keep the lower limbs protected (and intact).

Egress windows not only bring light to dark basement spaces, but they’re also a vital safety feature. Egress window costs range from $2,621 to $5,662, with the national average at $4,129.

Use these photos and telltale signs to identify what’s digging holes in your lawn or garden, then learn how to get rid of the culprit.

Chairs may be easy to assemble, but many homeowners prefer to leave larger furniture assembly to the pros. The cost to assemble furniture ranges from $90 to $150, with a typical average of $110.

A little charm and character are what a shiplap ceiling can add to an often forgotten area of the home. A shiplap ceiling costs between $2.50 and $7 per square foot for materials.