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Guests will never believe it's not the real deal.

The kids are finally out of the house, so now is a terrific time to renovate your home without your rambunctious teens and young adults taking center stage.

Does gasoline go bad? How long can you store gas in cans? Learn how to recognize when it is past its prime, and how to dispose of it safely.

If you want to experience the gorgeous hues and soothing birdsong of bluebirds, follow these simple tricks.

Are your azaleas looking zapped? If they are less than happy, remember their aversion to scalding sun and sweet soils.

Plaster is not easy to repair and is pretty expensive to install, but there are good arguments to be made for opting for lath and plaster over drywall. Here's what to consider.

Don’t let April’s showers and May’s flowers fool you. Savvy gardeners know that planting in fall leads to big-time gardening success.

The unintended strain on the power grid by smart thermostats could spell trouble if users aren’t educated on best practices.

Vegetable gardening is all about the harvest, which can become a race against the calendar. When Mother Nature threatens frost, know which bounty to harvest early and what to do with it.

When a hurricane, heat wave, or other weather event knocks out the electricity in your area, you'll want to be ready. Here's our best advice for what you can do before the lights go out.

Stop throwing away good food. Store your produce the right way to get the most out of it with the least waste.

This heavy-duty soap removes dirt, oil, paint, and some adhesives while leaving your hands soft.

Learn how this simple calculation can help you ensure a significant profit margin when flipping a house.

Save big at the end of the season on grills, mattresses, appliances, and more.

I tested a handful of products from Amazon’s new Denali line of DIY tools and accessories. Find out how they fared.

Woodturning is a blast. Find out what you need to know to get started with a new lathe.

Learn more about the various charcoal grill types and discover how to use a charcoal grill with this informative guide.

This handy skill can help you winterize your lawn mower or even get back on the road in a pinch.

A blacktop driveway offers multiple benefits, making it a popular parking surface choice for homeowners. The national average blacktop driveway cost is $4,854, which falls within a range of $3,109 to $7,082.

Recessed lighting offers major benefits to living spaces. But just how much do recessed ceiling lights cost? On average, the cost to install recessed lighting is $330 per light, falling within a range of $100 to $500.