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Your pool landscape design is sure to make a splash with these ideas.

Add character to your home and show off your style with these unique picket fence ideas.

Browse the app store and you'll find dozens of useful apps for homeowners—but most of us don't have the phone storage for them all. So which ones are worth the download? Keep reading to learn our eight favorite phone apps for the home.

Garages: indispensable for keeping your car out of the elements, doing messy projects without cleaning up after them, and for storing items out of sight and mind. But if you’re dissatisfied with the dark, oil-stained outbuilding on your property, read on for simple additions that can help you get the most out of this utilitarian outpost.

Whether you want glamour for a large hallway or function for a narrow one, there’s something for all different styles and needs in this roundup.

Are collectors who pay thousands of dollars for a single houseplant innovative investors or just potty in more ways than one?

Is Fido and Fluffy's fur all over your home? Get the tips and tools you need to conquer pet hair on your linens, floors, window treatments—everywhere!

A flash flood is something no one expects, but when torrential rains dumped nearly a foot of water in our large window well within a 30-minute period, we had to act fast to prevent major damage in our basement.

The mere presence of certain plants in your sleeping area can actually help you sleep better by purifying the air around you. These fronds and flowers are some of the best bets for lulling you off to dreamland.

I tried out the DynaTrap ¾-acre insect trap in my own yard. Find out what I liked and didn’t like about it, plus some important field-tested insect insights.

Looking for a way to get rid of weeds naturally? Be sure to consider the benefits and drawbacks of each homemade option before trying them in your garden.

You have enough to do. Choose plants that are easy to care for to enjoy low-maintenance and worry-free landscaping.

Give your container plants a home they love with the right substrate.

You might like the kick Tabasco sauce adds to foods, but it turns out yellow jacket wasps are not fans.

I tested the Greenworks Pro 60V cordless lawn mower—and I'm impressed! Here's what happened.

Weeds may be invasive and a threat to your other plants, but they can actually clue you in about the soil conditions in your garden or yard.

Sort fact from fiction: unearthing the truth behind some of the most peculiar gardening myths.

In real-life testing, this flame-resistant Carhartt vest proved to be a durable and reliable companion for DIYers, pros, and anyone who loves being outdoors.

After using my AeroGarden for more than 3 years, here's why this hydroponic system has an important place in my home.

Garden benches come in all shapes, sizes, materials, and designs. Find a style to enhance your landscape and encourage taking time to relax.