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Moving is exciting, but it can be overwhelming too. Before you pack up all your belongings into boxes, set aside these items so you have everything you need on hand the moment you arrive at your new home.

The Kratky method is a form of hydroponics that is adaptable for small home gardens or large-scale production. Here are a few things to know about this simple technique.

Measuring your stairs is a crucial step when installing carpet on your staircase. Learn how to measure stairs for carpet correctly.

Considering this out-of-sight yard drainage option could save your property (and your neighbor's) from erosion after every storm.

Refinishing kitchen cabinets is a terrific, cost-effective solution for homeowners who are tired of their cabinet color, or just need to give an old set of cabinets some pizzazz. Here’s how to tackle the project yourself.

Lush lawns begin with healthy soil. Soil testing is an important diagnostic tool to determine your soil’s health and needs.

Humidity can make painting bathrooms a challenge. The best paint for bathrooms keeps mold and mildew at bay, prevents peeling, and still looks beautiful.

Avoid the need to tear out an old brick fireplace by giving it a fresh look with a new coat of paint.

The best mini freezer will organize frozen foods without taking up too much room in a tight space.

Some simple fixes seem like good DIY ideas, but these mistakes can cause serious trouble and cost more than calling in a pro.

You can keep your landscape in bloom—or at least in bright colors—for the majority of the year by planting a variety of trees that flower during different seasons.

Looking to adopt a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle while still getting your clothes and home fashions clean? Washing your clothes in cold instead of hot water can conserve energy, help the planet…and save you big bucks!

Whether a casual vacation snapshot or a professional family portrait, you can give your favorite pictures the attention they deserve with this guide to the perfect height for hanging pictures on the wall.

Find out if this slender baseboard supplement is just the thing to give your rooms extra finesse.

Eliminate whatever weird odors plague your fridge with these easy tips.

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.