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Feeling hot and cold about hiring someone to improve a home’s energy efficiency? Read this guide to learn about choosing the best insulation contractors.

The quality and comfort of a mattress can affect a sleeper’s overall health and well-being. When you're in the market for a new one, start with one of these online or brick-and-mortar stores to find an option that suits you and your budget.

From a trusty handyperson to an electrician or roofer, these are the experts to call if you need to know who installs attic fans.

What can you make with a Cricut? Anything you want! Learn how to design and cut your way to a more organized, festive, colorful home.

Attract beautiful beneficial birds to the yard by feeding the best bird food varieties.

Basement flooring must be able to endure damp conditions while meeting the needs of the space.

Before you grab a can of oven cleaner to strip your wood furniture, check out the facts first.

The brand's vacuums, fans, and air purifiers are certainly investments, but these five products earn their keep.

Yes, you're handling electrical wires but no, you shouldn't be intimidated! Follow basic safety precautions (and learn which colored wire goes where), and you'll have that light fixture up and on in under an hour.

Building a new home is exciting, but it takes careful planning in order to ensure success. Learning how to choose the best home builder is critical—and this guide will help.

Beko appliances are making a splash in the US market. We recently put the Beko Tall Tub Dishwasher to the test to see if it stood up to other well-known brands.

Choose a top Kohler toilet with consistent, reliable flushing capabilities to update the bathroom.

Is your grandparents’ Christmas cactus the same as the modern department-store type? And what's the difference between those and Thanksgiving or Easter cacti? Be warned that Christmas cactus identification can be convoluted!

A few small changes to the windows can have a huge impact on the privacy you enjoy in your bathroom.

Learn how to check pool water quality to ensure that the chlorine and pH levels are balanced for safe swimming.

Liven up outdoor spaces with easy-to-install railing planters that are available in numerous styles and sizes for porches, balconies, or decks.

Find a high-quality shower kit to suit the size and style of your bathroom while staying within budget.

Impress your neighbors this spooky season by carving your jack-o’-lanterns with some of the best tools on the market.

In addition to skill and a lathe, good woodturning is the result of high-quality cutting tools. Whether you're starting with spindle or faceplate turning, these are the essentials you need.

Once a mysterious agricultural philosophy, permaculture is now going mainstream and can help your garden thrive.