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5 Things to Know When Removing Carpet from Stairs
Flooring

5 Things to Know When Removing Carpet from Stairs

Keep these tips in mind before giving your carpeted stairs a makeover.

Types Of Wood Fences
Curb Appeal

10 Types of Fencing Materials All Homeowners Should Know

Whether you're enclosing your property because you want to keep prying eyes out or animals in, there's a fencing material to suit your style and budget.

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Interior

How to Clean a Memory Foam Mattress Properly

Banish odors, create an optimal sleeping environment, and maximize the lifespan of your memory foam mattress with a regular cleaning and maintenance routine.

Butcher Block Countertops Pros and Cons
Countertops

Butcher Block Countertops: Pros and Cons to Consider Before Installation 

Are butcher block countertops durable? Are they expensive? Here are some good reasons to consider butcher block for your kitchen, and a few downsides that may make you think twice.

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Design

11 Christmas Plants That Will Enliven Your Holiday Decor

Include nature in your holidays by decorating with live Christmas plants. Fresh and fragrant flowers and foliage offer a welcoming natural element and picturesque focal point to your holiday design.

The Best Pocket Knives Options
Hand Tools

The Best Pocket Knives, Tested and Reviewed

A high-quality pocket knife can prepare you for a variety of situations at home or outdoors.

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Easy DIY Projects

5 Cheap and Easy DIY Fire Starters You Can Make in Minutes

Trying to get a blaze going in your fireplace? Crumpled newspaper won't cut it. Instead, use materials that are otherwise destined for the dust bin to make a DIY fire starter.

The Best Online Woodworking Classes Options
Reviews

The Best Online Woodworking Classes

Detailed instructions, informative videos, and thorough material lists help guide new and experienced woodworkers through some of the best online woodworking classes.

14 Surprising But Genius Uses for a Crockpot
Appliances

14 Surprising But Genius Uses for a Crockpot

Slow cookers aren’t just for cooking! There are so many clever ways to use these appliances for crafting and cleaning that you may decide you need more than one.

The Best Craft Kits for Adults Option
Easy DIY Projects

The 30 Best Craft Kits for Adults

Whether you’re shopping for a beginner or an expert crafter, there’s a craft kit for everyone.

The Best Home Office Gifts
Home Office

The 23 Best Home Office Gifts: Practical and Unique Picks for Any Budget

Plants, gadgets, smart mugs—they all have one thing in common. They’re just some of the great home office gifts on our list to help you shop for anyone who spends a lot of time in their home office.

The Best Hacksaw Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Hacksaws, Tested and Reviewed

When you need to cut a metal bar or a rod, a tried-and-true hacksaw gets the job done.

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DIY

Our Best Advice for the Most Frequently Asked Questions of 2022

You’ll want to bookmark this for future reference.

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Design

10 Interior Design Trends to Watch in 2023

Looking to revamp your space? These are some of the biggest home decor trends that experts are forecasting for 2023.

9 Tips for Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets

The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets

Banish grease and grime from kitchen cabinet surfaces with the right materials and techniques.

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Lawn & Garden

Powdery Mildew: How to Prevent and Treat This Common Plant Problem

When your plants look as if they have been powdering their faces—or, rather, the faces of their leaves—you might have a mildew problem.

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Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Space Heater?

Learn more about the average cost of operating a space heater, along with some ways to increase efficiency and save money while keeping your home warm and cozy.

Cracked drywall caused by improper house settling
Exterior

Solved! What Does It Mean to Say a House Is Settling?

Learn what it means for a house to settle normally and how to figure out if there is a bigger problem with the foundation.

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DIY

How to Dispose of a Couch Properly

You’ve got several options for getting rid of that old sofa, and most of them don't involve a landfill.

The Best Smokeless Fire Pit Options
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Living Products Tested in 2022

From fire pits to folding wagons, we tested everything you need to take outdoor living to the next level.