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Interior Design

15 Living Room Curtain Ideas for Style and Privacy

More than a simple window covering, curtains enhance your living room’s aesthetic—while granting you some privacy at the same time. Use these curtain ideas to help create a beautiful atmosphere in your living room.

Interior

What Type of Water Filtration Do I Need for My Home?

Because fresh water at home deserves an equally fresh look.

Real Estate

How Much Does a Land Survey Cost?

A land survey is necessary for a homeowner looking to buy, sell, or refinance their property to confirm exactly where the boundaries are. Land survey costs range between $376 to $745, with an average of $526.

Interior

17 Vintage Kitchen Features We Refuse to Abandon

Many well-loved kitchen features have fallen by the wayside in our quest for sleek appliances and high-tech efficiency. We’re on our way to welcoming some of these long-lost gems back into our kitchens—what’s next?

Exterior

11 Car Sounds You Should Never Ignore

Is your car making a whining noise while you’re driving? Do you hear a whirring sound when accelerating? Have a mechanic take a look at your vehicle if you hear any of these noises.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Fertilizers for Centipede Grass

Though relatively low maintenance, this popular grass grows best with specially formulated fertilizers. Find the right one right here!

Lawn & Garden

How to Design an Ever-Blooming Perennial Garden

Craft a symphony of all-season color with these perennial garden ideas and tips.

Reviews

Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Is Back in Stock Today—But Not for Long

You can finally get your hands on one of the biggest Halloween decorations (literally) of the decade.

Lawn & Garden

You’re Probably Planting Trees Wrong—Here’s How to Do It Responsibly This Arbor Day

Planting trees helps battle climate change and improves your local environment, but be sure you’re planting the right ones in the right ways.

Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Vault a Ceiling?

A vaulted ceiling brings an air of grandeur to any home’s interior. But how expensive is it? The average cost to vault a ceiling is $19,900, though the final cost can range from $4,800 to $38,000.

Exterior

10 Deck Skirting Ideas That Dress Up an Outdoor Space

Deck skirting allows you to conceal the area beneath your deck while also enhancing its visual appeal.

Lawn & Garden

10 Types of Beetles Every Homeowner Should Know

Learn key characteristics of some common beetles found in the United States to understand whether they are friends or foes to your home and garden. 

Lawn & Garden

Solved! Do Fake Plants Really Provide the Same Health Benefits as Living Plants?

When choosing real versus fake plants for home décor, you may be surprised to learn what really provides the health boost.

Lawn & Garden

Gardening in Place: How to Grow a Bountiful Harvest When You Have Limited Mobility

Gardening is a rewarding pursuit, but one that makes physical demands of the gardener. Making subtle changes to plots and practices, however, can helps those with limited mobility enjoy homegrown veggies, savor the scent of fragrant flowers, and bond with Mother Nature. 

Deck, Patio & Porch

Before & After: A Drab Concrete Patio Becomes a Chic Outdoor Living Space

A concrete patio provides the perfect foundation for beautiful ceramic tile. Here’s how I transformed my outdoor space this summer. 

Interior

7 Genius Ways to Disguise Your Appliances

Does your kitchen feel more like an appliance store than a working space for a home chef? Try these tricks to eliminate the visual clutter of your appliances.

Lawn & Garden

The Dos and Don’ts of Landscaping Around Trees

Enhance the area around large trees with color, texture, and design elements—while keeping those big guys healthy and strong.

DIY

How to Install Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Like a Pro

Peel-and-stick wallpaper may be easy to apply, but these tips and tricks will make the process completely seamless.

Real Estate

9 Resources for Finding Amazing Old Houses for Sale

Find the historic home of your dreams by perusing these websites, apps, and social media accounts.

Architecture

Guide to Buying Older Homes by Decade

Older homes are chock-full of character and style and, depending on when they were built, may also come with a few surprises.