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As winter flurries fall, there are a number of great activities to be had in the snow. Chief among them—creating an incredible snowman in your yard!

Dig the big shovel out of the garage and rev up the snow blower, because snow is on the way. These tricks and hacks for how to shovel snow will help you conquer the white stuff.

Does adding aspirin really help keep a Christmas tree hydrated? Should you remove the bark from the base of the tree? Find out the truth about Christmas tree care.

Organize your home and office, print up small business basics, create cool crafts, and more with the quality label maker that suits your needs, style, and budget.

Bird baths, fountains, and pink flamingos are all fine yard decorations. To truly create a yard full of charm, though, look no further than a colorful, cheeky garden gnome.

Dull knives are frustrating and dangerous. Give those poorly honed edges a razor-keen finish with the best knife sharpener.

Nail guns make quick work of fastening trim or framing a structure. We tested the top nail guns on the market. Find out which ones earned a spot in our lineup.

Hiring an interior designer doesn’t have to be a splurge, thanks to Havenly. But is the service all it’s cracked up to be? Here’s the truth about hiring Havenly for your home’s interior design.

Have you been putting off a collection of household tasks you just can’t seem to get to? Handy’s easy-to-use platform can get them scheduled, paid for, and finished in no time—sometimes even the same day.

Roto-Rooter is one of the pioneers of the plumbing industry with locations all across the country, but does that really guarantee good service and fair prices? We took an in-depth look at Roto-Rooter to find out.

Buying new windows isn’t so simple anymore, and Pella, a window and door brand customers would surely come across in their search, aims to simplify the process. But with so many styles, materials, and more to choose from, does Pella go too far?

HomeAdvisor seems like the ideal resource for homeowners; it’s an easy-to-use directory of vetted and reviewed professionals who can take on nearly any project. But one surprising—and concerning—detail made me think twice about using it.

Hiring contractors to work on your home can be an overwhelming task, and Angi.com promises to make it easier. But does it?

Dreaming of less home maintenance, lower utility bills, and a more laidback lifestyle? These small house designs will inspire you to build your own charming new abode (or hire a pro to do the work for you).

Thinking of building a custom bar for your home, but need some inspiration (and instructions)? Whatever your style or budget, one of these DIY bar plans is sure to suit.

Investing in a house can be a difficult process, but is it really that different from what your parents went through? Turns out, home buying has changed in almost every way over the past half century.

When it’s time to deck the halls as well as the yuletide conifer, check out these suggestions for some of the best places to buy Christmas trees.

Enhance the shower experience and keep products organized with the ideal caddy for your space, style, and budget.

Find out what makes a home eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and learn about the benefits and drawbacks of owning a listed historic home.