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Revamp your spring cleaning practices with these smart tips to reduce your carbon footprint while creating a cleaner, healthier home.

Though a pickaxe may seem like a tool from another era, it plays a vital role in today’s landscaping and gardening projects.

Don’t rush your next staining project. Find out the drying time of the wood stain before you start.

If you’re wondering what to do with this year’s income tax refund, we have some ideas for home improvements.

It’s easy to overlook the side yard when landscaping, but with a little effort, this neglected space can make as big a splash as its curb-facing counterpart. 

Compare single-stage vs. two-stage vs. three-stage snow removal machines to pick the one that’s best to help you breeze through a predictable winter chore.

Adding decorative shutters to your windows is a great way to upgrade your home’s curb appeal—and is an easy enough project for most homeowners to DIY themselves. 

Once used primarily for shed roofing, corrugated metal is turning up in the most interesting places, both inside the home and out in the yard.

Reach for organic and recycled materials from these eco-friendly brands and retailers.

Your car is an extension of your home, but how often do you treat it with the same TLC you give your house? Keep your wheels in good condition with these simple-but-genius car hacks that will make life on the road a little easier, and a lot more comfortable.

Do you have tree sap stuck to your car, deck, or clothing? Use these short and sweet solutions to remove the sticky substance ASAP.

Keep these tips in mind during your next renovation project to help reduce waste and limit your impact on the environment.

Power tools and electronics without endangering yourself, others, or your property by learning how to safely use extension cords.

These popular plants feature stunning foliage and instantly add visual appeal to any space.

A landscape design program can be a useful tool for designing the layout of a backyard or garden. Bring your imagined outdoor space to life with the best landscape design software.

Both of these materials are non-porous, durable, and attractive, but which one is best for your kitchen?

Drywall tape—in conjunction with joint compound—is key in forming smooth joints between drywall panels. To make a wall look like a single, flat unit rather than individual panels, choose the best drywall tape for the job.

If you can’t make heads or tails of your tailflower, we’ll help you figure out how to keep it bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

This design style has been around since the early 20th century but has experienced a resurgence in recent years. 

Restore the look of wood floors, furniture, glass, and more with these remarkable products.