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

Earn Your Stripes as an Indoor Gardener by Mastering This Zebra Plant Care Routine

Have you cultivated all the common houseplants and are now ready for one of a different stripe? Try raising a zebra plant!

closing down summer garden
Lawn & Garden

Closing Down Your Summer Garden: 5 Tips to Make the Most of This Transition Time

As the warm weather starts to fade, you might be ready to ease up on gardening tasks and prepare beds for the upcoming cold months. Here are some tips to get the most out of your fall garden and cleanup.

diy repairs
DIY

10 Simple Solutions for the Most Stressful DIY Projects

Keep DIY projects from turning into disasters with a few easy tips and tricks.

The Best Roof Underlayments Options
Reviews

The Best Roof Underlayments

Protect the investment on a roofing project by choosing the best underlayment for your roofing system. This guide will help.

The Best Modular Home Manufacturers Options
Reviews

The Best Modular Home Manufacturers

Considering taking advantage of all the benefits of a factory-built home? This guide can help home buyers choose one of the best modular home manufacturers.

The Best American Standard Toilets Options
Reviews

The Best American Standard Toilets

Update the bathroom with a new American Standard toilet when the existing toilet needs to be replaced.

house poor meaning
Real Estate

Solved! What Does “House Poor” Really Mean?

Learn what can cause someone to be house poor, how to avoid it, and what you can do to change the situation.

All You Need to Know About Death Cleaning
Cleaning & Organizing

Swedish Death Cleaning: What It Is, and Why You Should Really Start Now

Learn more about the Swedish book that led to a new way of decluttering—and why we all should get a head start.

sweet potato plant care 101 - how to grow sweet potatoes
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Sweet Potatoes

With a few simple tips and tricks, you can find the sweet spot to grow this antioxidant-rich food in your own garden beds.

stock tank pool
Pools & Water Features

Want to DIY a Stock Tank Pool? Read This First

Installing a pool on your property doesn't have to involve a lot of expense or excavation. Pick up a stock tank pool at the local feed store, follow these tips, and you'll be swimming by the weekend.

10 Surprisingly Clever Uses for Charcoal Briquettes
Repurposing

10 Good Uses for Charcoal Briquettes That Have Nothing to Do With Grilling

As barbecue season winds down, grill masters may be tempted to stow their charcoal briquettes in the shed until next summer. Instead, put the leftover charcoal to good use around your home and in your garden.

how to open painted shut windows
DIY

How to Open Painted-Shut Windows

Let in some fresh air by using this technique to break the paint seal on painted-shut windows.

The Best Places to Buy Curtains Options
Interior

The 16 Best Places to Buy Curtains

Find the best curtains to suit your style and budget by shopping at one of these reputable retailers.

Yeti Cooler Wheel Kit DIY
DIY

How to Hack a Wheeled Cooler—for Less than $250

Don’t throw out your back trying to carry your heavy cooler. Easily convert it to a wheeled cooler with one of these kits.

how to clean a lampshade
DIY

How to Clean a Lampshade

Breathe new life into an old lampshade by learning how to remove dust and stains from various materials.

signs of water damage in walls
Interior

Solved! What Are the Signs of Water Damage in Walls, and What Should I Do About Them?

Water damage in a home can be a health and safety hazard. Here’s what signs of water damage in walls look like and how to remediate the issue.

lean to shed
Sheds & ADUs

6 Things to Know Before Installing a Lean-To Shed at Home

Lean-to sheds are a classic garden storage option, being both simple and efficient. Get to know the most important considerations before starting this backyard project.

how to paint a ceiling
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint a Ceiling

Painting a ceiling doesn't have to be a pain in the neck. With some basic paint gear and these great tips, DIY-ers can get professional-looking results.

60 30 10 rule
Design

Have You Heard of the 60-30-10 Rule? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About This Design Tip

Perfect your home’s color scheme by following this simple interior design rule.

brussels sprouts plant care 101 - how to grow brussels sprouts
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Brussels Sprouts

Turns out, mom was right: this superfood is good for you, and it’s easy to grow—as long as you have the time.