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Prepare for a drought and save money by harvesting wintertime snow to use for household chores in drier months.

A surprising number of materials are suitable for basement flooring. This basic tutorial will help you evaluate your basement's challenges and weigh each material's pros and cons—even those prone to dampness.

Take a closer look at that fresh-cut Christmas tree and you may find something unexpected.

Clean spaces feel better. We tested cleaners in every category to find the best for any mess.

If you’re without a snow shovel and stressing about snow building up on the driveway and sidewalk, you can still keep them clear with these helpful tips.

Often thought of as a fertilizer, blood meal is actually an organic soil amendment that provides slow-release nitrogen for better plant growth.

The way you use your appliances today has a big impact on whether they'll work tomorrow. Help your appliances last longer by nixing these bad habits.

Falling to pieces over a crumbling or cracking foundation? Hold it together by hiring one of the best foundation repair companies.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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