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Earthships are off-grid homes built out of recycled and natural materials that focus on passive heating and cooling.

You can enjoy home-cooked meals with family and friends in the open air when you add a covered outdoor kitchen to your backyard.

Learn more about how a swamp cooler works to cool the air inside a home, and the types of climates they are best-suited for.

If you’re thinking about installing a residential wind turbine, read this first.

Head right this way for the ultimate Lowe’s tool shopping guide.

Gardeners who love Asian food can grow their own lemongrass to add a citrusy tang to soups, curries, and fish dishes.

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.