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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.

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.

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

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

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

We've tested hundreds of tools so you can find the right tool for any project, no matter how big or small.

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.

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?

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.