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should i paint my house before selling
Real Estate

Solved! Should I Paint My House Before Selling It?

Are you wondering, “Should I paint my house before selling?” The answer depends on the shape that your interior and exterior walls are in. Consider these tips to determine what to do before selling your house.

bob vilas most valuable projects of 2022 bathroom remodel
DIY

Here’s How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck With a Bathroom Remodel

Ensure a high return on investment by making the right choices when planning your bathroom remodel. 

All You Need to Know About Working with Landscape Fabric
Lawn & Garden

15 Things to Know Before Laying Landscape Fabric in Your Yard

If you’re tired of weeding by hand and looking for a physical barrier to keep those garden invaders at bay, learn how landscape fabric can work for you.

12 Energy-Efficient Appliances That Will Save You Money
Interior

12 Energy-Efficient Appliances That Will Save You Money

Are energy-efficient appliances worth it? Shop Energy Star refrigerators, washers and dryers, and dishwashers to help save you money at The Home Depot

bromeliad plant care 101 - how to grow bromeliad indoors
Lawn & Garden

This Guide to Bromeliad Care Covers Epiphytic and Terrestrial Varieties

What showy houseplants provide their own cups and obligingly drink from them? Such unusual specimens don’t just grow on trees! 

what does baking soda do for a pool
Exterior

3 Ways Baking Soda Can Help Maintain Your Swimming Pool

Baking soda offers uses far beyond the kitchen. Add it to your swimming pool to improve water clarity, decrease algae buildup, reduce corrosion, and more.

How to Attract Hummingbirds to the Garden
Lawn & Garden

6 Surefire Ways to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

Make these easy changes to your garden and you’ll be hosting these stunning creatures all season long.

The Best Entryway Rugs Options
Reviews

The Best Entryway Rugs

Make a welcoming first impression with a beautiful and resilient entryway rug.

Best Egg Grill Smoker
Reviews

The Best Smokers

Nothing says “weekend” or “casual party” like the delectable aroma of smoked meat wafting from your backyard. There’s no more relaxing way to spend the day outside than low-and-slow cooking on one of these top-rated smokers for outdoor cooking.

megadrought
Real Estate

Throngs of Home Buyers Have Relocated to Drought-Stricken Regions—What That Means for the Water Crisis

As more people live where water is in high demand, they could potentially face water restrictions, higher prices, and other inconveniences.

how to dispose of a fire extinguisher
DIY

How to Properly Dispose of a Fire Extinguisher

Find out what you should do with an expired or damaged fire extinguisher.

Garage Door Not Opening? Try These Troubleshooting Tips
Exterior

Solved! What to Do When Your Garage Door Won’t Open

Is your car stuck in the garage because the door won't budge? Follow this troubleshooting guide to find the problem and fix it fast.

how to attract fireflies
Lawn & Garden

7 Brilliant Ways to Attract Fireflies to Your Yard

These simple tips can help make your yard a lightning bug-friendly zone.

corner garden ideas
Lawn & Garden

29 Corner Garden Ideas to Fill Out Every Nook and Cranny of Your Yard

Make the most of your yard space with these corner landscaping ideas.

bob vilas mvp 2022 curb appeal
Exterior

It Pays to Make These 5 Curb Appeal Updates

Whether you’re getting ready to sell now or in the future, these upgrades to your home’s exterior can give you the greatest return on your investment.

Best Glue for Glass Options
Reviews

The Best Glues for Glass

Broken glass doesn’t have to ruin the day. Whether it’s a windshield, a favorite knickknack, or a smartphone screen, glue can repair most broken glass.

mass timber
Design

Here’s Why Mass Timber Could Be a Game Changer for the Building Industry

Learn more about the promising innovation of mass timber, and how it might help our environment.

lucky plants
Lawn & Garden

12 Lucky Plants Worth Bringing Into Your Home

Is luck a lady, or a lady fern? Can the houseplants you grow actually improve your fortunes? Give these lucky plants a try to see for yourself!

Achieving Privacy with a Window in the Shower
Interior

Solved! How to Improve Privacy When You Have a Window in the Shower

Keep sunlight in and prying eyes out with these privacy enhancements for shower windows.

landscape fixes
Exterior

Ugly Yard 911: 9 Ways to Make Over (or Hide) the Worst Parts of Your Property

Want to enjoy your patio time, but dead trees, bare spots in the lawn, and your neighbor's junked car are spoiling your vista? Clean up or hide those outdoor eyesores with these fast and cheap fixes.