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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Refinishing kitchen cabinets is an easy way to update the look of an older kitchen. The cost to refinish cabinets ranges from $1,500 to $5,000, with the national average at $2,975.

Is it time for a new toilet? The cost to replace a toilet ranges from $224 to $532, with many homeowners paying an average of $371.

If you want to save time and money while ensuring your dishes are sparkling clean, it’s a good idea to get a dishwasher. Dishwasher installation cost ranges from $370 to $1,500, with the national average around $970.

If your toilet wobbles, leaks water, has cracks, or is decades old, it’s time for a new one. Toilet installation costs range from $224 to $532, with the national average at $372.

Learn how to build a DIY garage to protect your car, truck, or outdoor tools during poor weather.

Ready for a kitchen update but not a full remodel? Replacing old kitchen cabinets is a great way to freshen up an old kitchen. The cost of kitchen cabinets ranges between $4,000 and $13,000, with an average price of $11,100.

No WD-40? No problem. These household items can be used as WD-40 alternatives in a pinch.

Here’s everything you need to know about home title theft, a unique type of real estate crime, and how to protect your property.

Lawn drama is easy to come by when you plant hydrangeas. These heritage perennial shrubs will reward you with show-stopping blooms in return for a little hydrangea care.

February may quietly nestle between post-holiday sales and spring discounts, but it’s full of great things to buy on its own.