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For those looking to grow their careers, one of the best online landscape design courses can help—all from the comfort of home.

Grab everything you need to make your garden flourish this year from the comfort of your outdoor bench or patio—without setting foot in a store.

The right wreath can dress up your front door and welcome guests to your home.

Water softeners are a necessity for homes that have hard water, and the systems are reasonably priced. How long do water softeners last, though, and how can a homeowner tell when their softener needs to be replaced?

Buying that home with a generator might seem like a bright idea (and it very well might be!), but you need to do your homework first. Here’s what you need to know.

We put this laser-focused measuring tool to the test—find out how it fared.

The best frameless shower doors transform a boring bathroom from functional to fabulous. Their clean lines and transparency open the space to create a spa-like feel in your own private sanctuary.

Veg-o-Matics and Pocket Fishermen aren't the only offbeat, useful products we're glad we bought on late-night TV. These 21st-century cleaning, organizing and DIY-ing gems prove that some of the products sold on television are pure gold.

Don’t have the time or the motivation to mow the lawn? The typical lawn-mowing cost ranges from $48 to $206, with homeowners paying $124 per visit on average.

Shrub and bush removal cost depends on a variety of factors, such as plant type and size, geographic location, and accessibility. Overall, the cost ranges from $448 to $1,393, with a national average of $903.

Learn how to identify the most common lawn weeds, and how to control—or live with—these turf invaders.

Size, type, and location can affect pond costs—so how much does it cost to build a pond? The typical range is from $1,220 to $5,552, with the national average cost at $3,346.

Add class to the living room, kitchen, bathroom, or any other space in the house with heavy-duty laminate flooring.

Hardie Board is made of cement fibers, making it an exceptionally durable siding material. Hardie Board siding cost ranges from $6 to $13 per square foot, depending on the size of the project and regional pricing.

Novice gardeners—and those gifted with a green thumb—can fumble from time to time. Learn how to avoid these common gardening mistakes and grow a lush, productive garden.

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.