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Expand your home’s living space as well as its potential list price with these smart open-air updates. 

Do you want to spice up your life? Grow herbs outdoors and dry them yourself for a freshness of flavor that you won’t find in the purchased kind.

Keep your workbench and toolbox stocked with American-made tools from these top brands.

There are more options than ever for accessible toilet seats. Here are our top picks for safety, ease of use, and more.

Treat yourself or a loved one to a regular houseplant delivery.

Whether you need to repair or replace your deck depends on its age, material, and the amount of wear and tear. These tips can help you determine which route to take.

Whether you’re looking for faux olive trees or a lifelike artificial eucalyptus, these are the best places to buy fake plants for your space.

Use a top-rated cleanser designed for adhesive residue, and say goodbye to sticky messes.

To end up with a replacement toilet fill valve that meets your needs, start here with our roundup of top-favorite picks.

Honda manufactures a full line of lawn mowers. Which model is best suited to your grass-cutting needs?

Learn the unique characteristics of 23 enchanting hummingbird species, so you can identify them when they visit your flowers and feeders.

Shop sustainable furniture pieces that look good and are better for the environment.

What plant can produce flowers the size of dinner plates but actually is easy to grow? Hibiscus has it all and is willing to share!

Is it really a big deal to wash light and dark clothing together, or towels with clothing? Here are a few good reasons why sorting laundry still makes sense.

Are you wondering, “Should I paint my house before selling?” The answer depends on the shape that your interior and exterior walls are in. Consider these tips to determine what to do before selling your house.

Ensure a high return on investment by making the right choices when planning your bathroom remodel. 

If you’re tired of weeding by hand and looking for a physical barrier to keep those garden invaders at bay, learn how landscape fabric can work for you.

What showy houseplants provide their own cups and obligingly drink from them? Such unusual specimens don’t just grow on trees! 

Baking soda offers uses far beyond the kitchen. Add it to your swimming pool to improve water clarity, decrease algae buildup, reduce corrosion, and more.

Make a welcoming first impression with a beautiful and resilient entryway rug.