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Untangle your project spaces with these simple extension cord management tricks.

Find out what makes stately, spacious Tudor homes so desirable, and what it takes to restore one to its original glory.

From mythical traditions to science-backed indicators, discover how animals, plants, and other elements in nature might help predict the weather.

A dirty kitchen allows a home’s primary kitchen to stay clean and ready for entertaining, minimizes cooking odors, and provides additional storage space for food and cooking supplies.

Want top dollar when selling your home? It's a good idea to make these changes before the photographer—and home inspector—show up.

Don’t let money be an obstacle to regular home maintenance. Stay on top of home projects and prevent future problems with these affordable fixes.

Using the right hangers takes your wardrobe to the next level, keeping clothes at their finest and maximizing closet space.

A carnivorous plant with a finicky reputation, Venus flytrap is a fascinating species. This bug catcher makes an excellent houseplant—as long as you know what it needs.

Remodeling an older home involves preserving some original elements and replacing others. These are the features that are key to a home’s style, and sometimes offer benefits beyond aesthetics.

As we prepare for an influx of electric vehicles on our roads, here are some key things potential EV owners need to be aware of before bringing their new car home.

Several classic architectural styles don’t just stand out in a crowd. They also scream “haunted.” You might even say they’re a dead giveaway.

This beautiful plant isn’t out of your league; it just needs the right combination of light, water, and humidity to become one of your favorite houseplants.

Sure, newly constructed homes boast plenty of benefits, like ample electrical sockets and lots of closets, but older houses take the cake when it comes to quirky, charming, even enchanting features.

Transform your home into a tidy and peaceful oasis by following these decluttering tips.

If you’d love to have more plants but can’t fit purchasing mature ones into your budget, try sowing or “striking” your own.

If your pulse quickens at the sight of a turret or Dutch door, you’ll want to follow these 'grammers.

Known for its distinctive triangular roof and large windows, an A-frame house exudes quaint charm. Before investing in your own A-frame, it’s worth getting to know these dwellings a bit better.

Attractive, functional, and energy-efficient plantation shutters (also called estate shutters) can freshen up any window. New estate shutters cost from $1,295 to $4,549, with many homeowners spending $2,803.

There’s no need to be green with envy; these striking variegated houseplants will be the focal point of any room.

Buying a home with an outbuilding can be intimidating if you don’t know what you’re getting into.