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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.

Carpet doesn’t last forever, and there are numerous ways to get rid of it when the time comes—as well as ways to breathe new life into old carpet and minimize environmental impacts.

Congratulations, you’re a new homeowner! You’ll want these tools on hand to get started on all those projects you want to tackle.

The typical range for carpet installation cost runs from $785 to $2,805, with the national average at $1,772.

With the variety of roofing materials available, it can be difficult to know what's best for your home. Use this guide to discover which is right for you, and to get a few tips on how to maintain your roof for long-lasting success.

Concrete cleaning and sealing services cost an average of $1,500 nationally, falling within a typical range of $1,250 to $1,750.

DIY wallpapering isn't for the faint of heart, but with careful planning, you can set yourself up for success—and an eye-catching reward.

Save a pretty penny on cardboard boxes. Here are the most reliable places to acquire these moving musts in your local area, usually for free.

Planting daffodils is a rite of spring for many. Learn how to ensure that your flowers thrive, multiply, and come back year after year.

Help your hard-working air conditioner keep you cool this season and the next when you give your unit a much-needed scrub down.

Use these tips and techniques to top off a table, counter, or other surface with a DIY tile mosaic.

Using a power saw safely and effectively depends on preparation, care, focus and follow-through. Read on to learn the basic principles of operating electric cutting tools like a pro.

Learn how to handle this straightforward home repair task by following these detailed steps.

There’s plenty of hype about the health benefits of coconut oil, but it’s also a wonder helper around the home. Need to season cast iron, or stop some squeaky hinges? Look no further.

When used incorrectly, power tools can injure, maim, and even kill. Save yourself a trip to the emergency room by learning which tools are most likely to do you harm, and how to protect yourself while operating them.

Begin the moving process by choosing one of the best moving truck rental companies for the job.