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Learn how to check pool water quality to ensure that the chlorine and pH levels are balanced for safe swimming.

Liven up outdoor spaces with easy-to-install railing planters that are available in numerous styles and sizes for porches, balconies, or decks.

Find a high-quality shower kit to suit the size and style of your bathroom while staying within budget.

Impress your neighbors this spooky season by carving your jack-o’-lanterns with some of the best tools on the market.

In addition to skill and a lathe, good woodturning is the result of high-quality cutting tools. Whether you're starting with spindle or faceplate turning, these are the essentials you need.

Once a mysterious agricultural philosophy, permaculture is now going mainstream and can help your garden thrive.

Are you wistful about wisteria after seeing a magnificent specimen of the blooming vine, but afraid it would be too invasive?

Don’t let a lost or broken can opener stop you from opening cans of soup, tuna, pet food, or other items.

Skip the high ticket prices, under-chair bubble gum, and loud popcorn chewers by hosting your own backyard movie night. Here’s how to make it a night to remember.

Find out what it takes to achieve this rustic, popular, DIY-friendly look as exterior siding and interior trim.

If your neighborhood has an agricultural or industrial past, soil testing could uncover hidden pollutants.

You’ve seen the infomercial—all you have to do is order the video and you’ll be making a fortune flipping houses. The reality of house-flipping is slightly different, and while many people do make a decent profit, others lose money because they choose the wrong property or they don’t take the correct steps after buying the property. Stacy Coleman of Baytown, Texas, has been flipping one or two houses per year for the past 15 years, and she’s agreed to share her tips for increasing a home’s value as well as increasing the return on your investment (ROI).

Known for its vibrant leaves and low-maintenance care requirements, coleus is a great addition to a garden bed or container—whether it flowers or not.

A symbol of rebirth, butterflies also signal healthy ecosystems. Enjoy their delicate beauty as they flit from flower to flower by learning to identify these important pollinators.

It's highly absorbent, fast-drying, and—of course—machine washable.

A leaky chimney can put a huge damper on the enjoyment you get from your fireplace. Find out what causes a leaking chimney and who to call for repairs.

Improve your skills while making masterpieces with these learning-oriented projects.

PEX—the plumbing material of choice for remodels and retrofits—has a secret weakness that puts it at risk of damage.

A general contractor can be invaluable when planning a home improvement project. After searching “contractors near me,” here’s how homeowners can pick one.

Give your kitchen a sleek look while saving precious floor space with these top counter-depth kitchen refrigerators.