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Learn how to choose a bathroom mirror that complements your decor style, budget, lighting needs, and more in this guide.

Mulching the garden properly can make the difference between a thirsty, weed-infested plot and a verdant, healthy paradise that’s the envy of the neighborhood.

Rock gardens add interest to a plain, flat yard, and require much less water and upkeep than typical landscaping. Ready to rock out? Here's what to grow.

Learn more about what differentiates these insects, so you can deal with whichever one is keeping you up at night.

Boarding up windows is one of the best ways to protect them from high winds. Here's how to do it yourself.

Save money by finding the right time of day to wash and dry your clothes.

Learn more about quartz vs. Silestone countertops and which may be the right fit for your kitchen remodeling project.

Moisture stress affects more than just plants. Follow these expert tips to help your landscape and home withstand a dry spell.

Decoy pests away from your vegetables with herbs, greens, and flowers that they like as well—or better than—those vegetables.

Have you cultivated all the common houseplants and are now ready for one of a different stripe? Try raising a zebra plant!

Keep DIY projects from turning into disasters with a few easy tips and tricks.

Protect the investment on a roofing project by choosing the best underlayment for your roofing system. This guide will help.

Considering taking advantage of all the benefits of a factory-built home? This guide can help home buyers choose one of the best modular home manufacturers.

Update the bathroom with a new American Standard toilet when the existing toilet needs to be replaced.

Learn what can cause someone to be house poor, how to avoid it, and what you can do to change the situation.

Learn more about the Swedish book that led to a new way of decluttering—and why we all should get a head start.

With a few simple tips and tricks, you can find the sweet spot to grow this antioxidant-rich food in your own garden beds.

Installing a pool on your property doesn't have to involve a lot of expense or excavation. Pick up a stock tank pool at the local feed store, follow these tips, and you'll be swimming by the weekend.

As barbecue season winds down, grill masters may be tempted to stow their charcoal briquettes in the shed until next summer. Instead, put the leftover charcoal to good use around your home and in your garden.

Let in some fresh air by using this technique to break the paint seal on painted-shut windows.