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Glass Tile Pros and Cons
Bathrooms

All You Need to Know About Glass Tile

Glass tile adds an artistic quality to kitchens and bathrooms, resulting in a unique and memorable look. However, there are several important factors to bear in mind when considering this popular material. Continue ahead to learn the pros and cons.

how to clean a shower
Tubs & Showers

How to Clean a Shower the Right Way

After a shower you come out nice and clean, but you may not be able to say the same about the shower itself. Follow our tips and rid your shower of soap scum, mold, and mildew, and get it glistening clean once again.

what is a water closet
Bathrooms

Solved! What Is a Water Closet?

Over the years, the term “water closet” has had many definitions, but we’ll break down what it means today.

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas
Landscaping

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Top Tips for a Hardy, Low-Maintenance Yard

Use these tips and ideas as you confront regional challenges and your property's topography to achieve a landscape with low-water needs and next to no maintenance requirements.

The Best Storage Solutions for All Your Holiday Gear
Storage

The Best Storage Solutions for All Your Holiday Gear

When it's time to take down the tinsel, lights, ornaments, and garlands, these DIY storage ideas will keep the holidays from taking over your home for the rest of the year.

carpenter's dream workshop
Workshop

A Carpenter’s Dream Workshop: 10 Things You Need If You Have the Funds—and the Space

If you’re planning to set up the ideal carpentry workshop, these are things worth splurging on.

walk in pantry ideas
Kitchen & Dining

20 Walk-In Pantry Ideas You’ll Want to Copy in Your Own Kitchen

Save valuable space in your kitchen by making the most of your pantry. Our walk-in pantry ideas can turn this space into a well-organized, beautiful, and practical room in your home.

how to build a closet
Storage

How to Build a Closet From Scratch

Create the ideal custom storage solution for any room without spending a fortune.

Goodbye 2021
Interior Design

13 Trends We’re Happy To Leave Behind in 2021

It’s time to move on from the old and usher in the new. Few trends stand the test of time and we’re ready to leave these fads in the dust.

How to Install Drywall
Walls & Ceilings

Top Tips for Installing Drywall

Follow these tips to avoid cracks, unevenness, and other undesirable outcomes, so you can install drywall like pro!

How to Use Shop Vac for Water
Cleaning

How to Use a Shop Vac for Floods, Spills, and Other Liquid Messes

Wet messes can be intimidating, but don’t melt under pressure. This guide on how to use a shop vac for water will get you back to bone-dry in no time.

Best Soil for Herbs Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Soil for Herbs

Fresh herbs have many benefits, from enhancing recipes to discouraging garden pests, but they need the right growing medium to thrive.

25 Ways to Enjoy Your Garden This Winter
Gardening

25 Ways to Enjoy Your Garden This Winter

The cold weather may curb your enthusiasm for the outdoors, but there is still plenty of pleasure to be taken from tending the landscape, even after your favorite plants have gone dormant. These are our favorite ways to enjoy your garden in the winter.

10 Indoor Fruit Trees You Can Grow at Home Year-Round
House Plants

10 Indoor Fruit Trees You Can Grow at Home Year-Round

Would you prefer your houseplants do something besides sit there and look pretty? With the right types of indoor fruit trees, the greenery in your home can produce delicious produce instead.

Holiday Stain Removal Guide: How to Rub Out Coffee, Gravy, Wax, and More
Holidays & Celebrations

Holiday Stain Removal Guide: How to Rub Out Coffee, Gravy, Wax, and More

When the turkey grease splatters or a glass of red wine spills, spring into action with these couch-, clothes-, and carpet-saving stain-removal tips.

11 Things You Didn’t Know That Houseplants Love
House Plants

11 Things You Didn’t Know That Houseplants Love

You don’t need to be an expert to know the basic necessities houseplants need in order to grow. But aside from sunlight, water, and good soil, houseplants love a number of things that may surprise you. Here are just a few unexpected items that can help your houseplants not just survive, but thrive.

what is plywood
DIY

13 Things All DIYers Should Know About Plywood

It's used in everything from floors to furniture, and increasingly in home decor—but what is plywood, exactly? 

best soil for money tree
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Soil for Money Trees

Help your money tree thrive by using a high-quality and nutrient-rich potting soil. 

tented house
Pests

Why Do My Neighbors Have a Tented House?

Decipher the meaning behind a tented house in the neighborhood and how it could impact your home.

solid surface countertops
Countertops

6 Important Things to Know About Solid Surface Countertops

Easy-to-repair, potentially seamless, and easy-to-clean, solid surface countertops are a solid alternative to granite and quartz.