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Whether you are buying a new set of woodworking tools or replacing a few that are past their best, this article offers invaluable help in making the right choice.

With just a little regular maintenance, you'll have clean conditioned air all year round.

If you’d like more indoor greenery, use easy-care philodendrons to “phil” up the empty spaces in your houseplant garden.

Find the best Christmas lights for your style and budget by shopping at one of these reputable retailers.

Are you dealing with a dripping faucet, low water pressure, or clogged pipe? You’re probably tempted to call a professional plumber, and with good reason. Homeowners usually don’t have the necessary skills for a DIY plumbing job. They can even make matters worse in the end, triggering thousands of dollars in property and personal damage. But don’t put your plumber on speed dial just yet! Here are 10 basic plumbing secrets every homeowner should know. Maybe one of these could save you a costly visit from your local expert.

Liven up the front door and share your holiday spirit with the whole neighborhood this year!

When a design trend catches fire, controversy is sure to follow. Sometimes the debate is purely aesthetic, but occasionally the objections run deeper, touching on environmental or cultural issues. Judge for yourself: Here are 10 popular but at times divisive trends that may—or may not—find a place in your home.

Have a ton of clothes and accessories in your walk-in closet, but you aren't sure what should go where? Whether your storage space is small and simple or large and luxurious, these walk-in closet ideas will help you keep your outfits in order.

This holiday season, give the environment—and your wallet—the gift of less waste by adopting the following back-to-basics strategies.

Bring this scented herb into your home to enjoy the floral display and reduce your stress levels.

Is your bathroom plagued with lingering odors? Freshen up the space and create a welcoming atmosphere with these eight tricks.

Populate your garden with plants that will nourish hungry sparrows and robins all winter long.

No-shoes households sometimes get a bad rap. But the science behind shoe removal is too compelling to be ignored. So, stop judging yourself for asking guests to remove their shoes, and instead enjoy the freedom of going barefoot indoors—and all the health benefits that go with it.

If you’re in the market for a new air conditioning unit, get the 411 on these important numbers and how they should factor into the unit you purchase.

Learn how you can cut your painting time by 75 percent and get a superior finish.

Layer in sophisticated levels of lighting to increase productivity and safety while adding appeal to the kitchen, the hub of your home.

Use oilless infrared technology to cook a turkey and achieve the same speedy results as traditional frying—and serve healthier meals.

This isn’t just a trash can. Housed inside the simplehuman 46-liter trash can is a trash receptacle as well as a recycling bin.

A new kitchen faucet can transform your kitchen sink zone. Here’s how to choose the type of faucet that complements your cooking and cleaning style.

The way you use and store your power tools may be damaging your tools' batteries. This guide will show you how to handle tools and their power packs properly and keep them running strong.