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Tired of fighting those traditional sliding closet doors to get at your clothing? Improve access to your closets —and upgrade the aesthetics of your room—with simple and stylish bifold doors.

Yes, there are correct and incorrect locations to install life-saving smoke detectors in the home. Here's where they should go, and how to ensure they’re up to code.

Find the perfect paint to spruce up all kinds of furniture, from indoor pieces to your patio set.

Determine the ideal tub dimensions to suit your bathroom layout and your bathing style using these rules of thumb.

Avoid electric shock from ground faults by installing these safe outlets in your home.

Familiarize yourself with these saws and their uses, and your next DIY project is sure to be a cut above the rest.

Do your houseplants or outdoor container plants look rough without a clear reason why? You might be giving them too much water.

If you’re thinking those old jeans will hold up on the jobsite, you can forget it. These pants for construction will have you covered.

Crafters and DIYers as well as those who make automotive and home repairs occasionally need to glue rubber surfaces. The best glue for rubber forms a durable and permanent bond between rubber and various additional substrates.

Add style, color, and color to your deck or patio with an outdoor rug from one of these top retailers.

Get the look and durability of hardwood floors at a more affordable price with engineered wood flooring.

Easily unclog a sink, tub, or toilet drain with one of the best plungers that will take care of what’s backed up.

This popular plant from the tropics thrives in the right growing mix.

When planning your next landscaping project, consider planting these at-risk native species to preserve them for future generations.

While steam cleaners are handy for sanitizing a variety of household surfaces, you'll want to keep the tool far away from these zones in your home.

Why do our feathered friends collide with our windows, and what can be done about it? These tips and products will keep birds from harming themselves.

Leaky pipes are a nuisance at best—at worst, they create serious safety issues. The right pipe thread sealant can often be a quick and cost-effective solution.

Rest easy knowing a cheap mattress doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable one. Find the best inexpensive mattress from one of these retailers.

Avian enthusiasts and backyard birders take pleasure in watching their feathered friends. The best bird feeders attract multiple species and allow humans to provide appropriate sustenance in the safest ways.