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diy halloween yard decorations
Design

By DIYing your Halloween displays, you’re bound to have some of the neighborhood’s creepiest and most surprising decorations.

Appliance garage on kitchen countertop
Interior

An appliance garage keeps blenders, air fryers, and other small kitchen appliances within easy reach without cluttering your countertops.

building codes
Real Estate

These rural parts of the country have chosen not to adopt a building code, making them ideal for tiny homes and other alternative residential designs.

The Best Under-Cabinet Range Hoods Options
Reviews

Make cooking a cooler, cleaner experience by clearing the air in the kitchen with the best under-cabinet range hood.

Washing machine settings
Interior

Deciphering the settings on your washer can make a major difference in performance.

Magma Crossover Review
Reviews

This modular Magma Crossover grill is a camping stove, grill, griddle, flat top, and pizza oven all in one.

how to replace a circuit breaker
DIY

If you’re dealing with a faulty circuit breaker or simply need to upgrade to a code-compliant model, this guide on how to replace a circuit breaker has you covered.

what happens if you remodel without a permit
Green Building & Remodeling

It's exciting to get started on a remodeling project, but failing to obtain the necessary permits can lead to trouble in the future.

Types of Christmas lights and decorations outside of home
Design

Find out which kinds of Christmas lights are best suited to your home’s festive light show this holiday season.

best way to clean car windows
DIY

Follow these steps to get a streak-free shine on the inside and outside of your car windows.

The Best Interior Doors Options
Reviews

From cores and swings to slabs and styles, there's a lot to think about when choosing the right interior door. This list makes it a whole lot easier.

how to get rid of roaches - roach outside home
Pests

Have you spied cockroaches in your home? Use these remedies and preventive measures to eliminate the creepy-crawlies once and for all.

fall foliage
Lawn & Garden

Before you book your autumn getaway, make sure you know how this year’s extreme weather has affected the timing of fall foliage. Then use this information to catch the most vibrant colors of the season.

Shipping Pallet Compost Bin
Lawn & Garden

Planning to build a compost bin in your backyard? Here's an easy how-to that relies on upcycled shipping pallets and some clever ingenuity.

snake repellent plants garden snake
Lawn & Garden

Keep snakes at more than an arm’s length with these snake-repelling plants that make attractive additions to any garden bed.

woodworms x
DIY

Woodworms can destroy valuable outdoor furniture. Fortunately, woodworm treatment and prevention may be easier than you think.

maidenhair fern plant care 101 - how to grow maidenhair fern indoors
Lawn & Garden

Is your overly sensitive maidenhair fern hanging on by a hair? If it appears to be glassing over, try placing glass over it!

The Best Insulation Contractors Options
Reviews

Feeling hot and cold about hiring someone to improve a home’s energy efficiency? Read this guide to learn about choosing the best insulation contractors.

The Best Place to Buy a Mattress Options
Bedrooms

The quality and comfort of a mattress can affect a sleeper’s overall health and well-being. When you're in the market for a new one, start with one of these online or brick-and-mortar stores to find an option that suits you and your budget.

The Best Undermount Kitchen Sinks Options
Reviews

Make kitchen cleanup a snap while also giving counters a smooth look with a new undermount kitchen sink.