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If you need electrical work done on your property, here’s a guide to help you hire the best electrician near you.

Attract feathered friends to your yard with one of these fun and quirky avian homes.

Learn how to distill water for plants, humidifiers, medical requirements, cosmetics, drinking, and other needs.

Get organized without shelling out hundreds of dollars at these retailers.

Attaching anything to a concrete surface requires special hardware. Read on to nail down the best concrete anchors for any application.

Nature is pretty self-sufficient when you let it do its thing. Allowing your outdoor space to be less tidy (and more attractive to woodland creatures) means less lawn maintenance for you, and more time enjoying your backyard's natural ecosystem.

Bring luck and prosperity to your home by selecting the right soil for your jade plant. 

One of the more popular succulents to grow as a houseplant, aloe vera requires special soil in order to thrive.

Generate power at your home or off the grid with wind turbines that range from the pricey and capable to the affordable and versatile.

Find out the best method for growing a nice, thick lawn in the grass seed vs. sod debate.

Your pets love a cushy carpet as much as you do—but they may be a little rougher on it. Here are some carpets you can install that stand up to the needs of your four-legged friends.

Make finding the right tool quick and easy with these simple organizing tips.

Which tool does what? Let’s explore the differences between jointers and planers, as well as when to use one over the other.

A 3/4 bathroom is an attractive and popular bathroom option in homes nationwide. Here’s what sets a 3/4 bath apart from full and half bathrooms.

Find out whether or not you can still get an effective seal if you apply caulk over old caulk.

With vast inventories of furniture for every room in the house as well as outdoor spaces, the best online furniture stores offer a plethora of options, plus opportunities for customizing your choices.

Successful paths, patios, and driveways are all built on solid foundations, and that’s when a plate compactor is invaluable.

These handy haulers offer a step up from wagons and wheelbarrows and make a riding mower twice as useful.

When it’s time to freshen up your home for warmer weather, you need the right products and a good plan. Here's what not to do when tackling this season's cleaning to-do list.

Take advantage of the space under your deck with these clever design ideas.