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Before you ruffle any feathers, consider the following steps for safe and considerate bird nest removal.

Staining brick can help you update the appearance of your fireplace, your home’s exterior, and any other brick surfaces on your property.

Growing this perennial vegetable takes patience and dedication, but the rewards are long-lasting and delicious.

Attract butterflies and hummingbirds with the showy butterfly bush, but be aware that this non-native shrub is invasive before you plant.

Get your outdoor kitchen ready for cooking and entertaining with these essentials.

Do you want cucumber beetles to beetle off and leave your vegetables alone? Here are a few tricks that might work.

Are you in the market for heavy-duty laminate flooring? The cost to install laminate flooring ranges from $1,400 to $4,616, with the national average at $2,879.

Are you looking for an easy annual for containers or flower beds? Try lantana, whose care often can be put off until mañana!

Green homes are more than simply a trend—sustainable living is now a way to experience more comfort, save money, boost your home’s market value, and reduce your environmental impact.

Does your pool have a flaking, cracked, and rough surface? Pool resurfacing cost can range from $1,000 to $30,000; the average cost for many homeowners is around $6,500.

Think it’s too late to get started on your vegetable garden? Even if you missed spring and early summer planting, there may be time to fill your garden beds.

Clear your kitchen of smoke, food odors, and airborne grease by installing an appliance that's up to the task.

Ding-dong! Who’s there? All the info you need about buying and setting up the best bell—whether wired, wireless, or smart—for your entry.

Who doesn't dream of whiling away the afternoon cradled comfortably in a hammock? Make it your summer reality by learning how to hang a hammock from trees in your yard, or on your porch.

While it may produce unique results, fractal wood burning can be deadly.

A true and trusted trowel is a helpful tool in a gardener’s arsenal. Dig a little deeper, plant a bit easier, and weed out the undesirable growth in your garden with the best garden trowel.

Correct or deter unwanted behaviors with one of these high-quality dog repellents.

A rewarding plant that looks great from farm to table, zinnias provide long-lasting color in the garden and make excellent cut flowers.

High levels of moisture and humidity in crawl spaces can damage structural elements and increase the risk of mold growth. Crawl space encapsulation costs $1,500 to $15,000, with a national average of $5,500.

Adding insulation will improve a home's comfort level. Blown-in insulation cost ranges from $930 to $2,085, with most homeowners paying a national average of $1,507.