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See how new smart keyless locks measure up to more traditional keyed locks to best secure your home entrances.

If you’re asking, “How safe is my neighborhood?” you can use these helpful tools to determine just how safe your surroundings are and learn what steps you can take to feel safer in your home.

No one can stay home indefinitely waiting for their packages to arrive, but how can they be sure a thief won’t swipe them off the doorstep? Package theft is a growing problem; here’s how homeowners and renters can protect their purchases.

Your first response when you realize someone is in your home is panic and adrenaline. Having a plan in place can help you stay calm and make the best choices to protect your home and family.

Painting a room is an easy way to refresh it, but choosing the wrong paint hue or finish can have disastrous consequences. Our design experts weigh in.

Wish you had a DIY buddy to help you lift heavy materials, or hold gear for you while you work? Meet your new best friends.

Building a DIY porch swing isn't just a project for pros! Whether you dream of a classic wooden swing or a suspended daybed, one of these porch swing plans is sure to please.

We’re snow happy that someone is bringing some levity to the winter storm season.

For those who have an idea for a new space, there’s a software program to help bring it to life. These are the top picks for the best floor plan software.

The best memorial tree-planting businesses and organizations can help honor a loved one with a living memorial.

Save money and shop sustainably by buying second-hand furniture.

Infuse your interiors with the benefits of biophilic design by creating indoor planters that blend seamlessly into your home’s decor.

There's nothing secret or secure about stashing cash under a mattress, and leaving a safe out in the open invites burglars to take the whole kit and caboodle. Where's the best place to hide a safe at home? We have some ideas.

Why settle for two small cramped closets when they can be combined into a more spacious one with a few tweaks?

Choosing the best type of home furnace to stay warm depends on where you live, your budget, an existing gas line, and other important considerations.

Heat and cool your home sustainably with a geothermal heat pump system that harnesses a free and abundant resource—the steady warmth of the earth below ground.

Tomatoes come in a wide range of sizes, colors, shapes, and flavors. Add a little variety to your garden and your meals with these different types of tomatoes.

Can thorns really thwart thieves? Or is it just wishful thinking by gardeners who want a good excuse to plant more rose bushes?

The best cookware brands offer innovative materials, sleek designs, and exciting colors that bring new life to your cooking adventures.

Most Americans are already on high alert for ticks during the summer months. Here's why we should start protecting ourselves year round.