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10 Landscaping Must-Dos to Help Your Plants Survive the Winter
Gardening

10 Landscaping Must-Dos to Help Your Plants Survive the Winter

Winter has a way of wreaking havoc on the landscape, leaving in its wake heaved plants and wind-torn trees and shrubs. This year, don't just sit back and wait to see how your garden fares over the cold months. Take action now to make sure your landscape will be healthy and beautiful come spring.

7 Bright Ideas for Dining Room Lighting
Lighting & Electrical

7 Bright Ideas for Dining Room Lighting

Mix and match from this menu of alluring options to achieve the perfect lighting for your dining room.

pruning shrubs
Landscaping

The Dos and Don’ts of Pruning a Bush

Snip your front yard's shrubs into shape with our easy-to-follow pruning tips.

how to tarp a roof
Roofing

How to Tarp a Roof During Repairs

Not all repairs can be completed before poor weather moves in. Learn how to protect a home under construction by tarping the roof.

how to dispose of broken glass
Cleaning

How to Dispose of Broken Glass and Ceramic Safely

Learn what to do with shattered pieces and how to dispose of them properly without injuring yourself or endangering others.

gardening workshop
Gardening

12 Gardening and DIY Camps and Workshops for Adults

Learn a new skill (or brush up on an old one) by heading back to school again.

Christmas pickle tradition
Holidays & Celebrations

Solved! What is the Meaning Behind the Christmas Pickle Ornament?

We get to the bottom of the dill-icious Christmas pickle tradition of hanging a cuke on the tree. 

attic storage
Attics

How to Maximize Attic Storage—Even in an Unfinished Space

Make the most of the space you have with these attic organization and storage ideas.

The Best Woodworking Tools Option
Tools & Materials

The Best Woodworking Tools

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.

how to clean air conditioner filter.
Cooling

How to Clean an Air Conditioner Filter in 4 Easy Steps

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

philodendron varieties
House Plants

23 Philodendron Varieties Perfect for Filling Out Your Houseplant Collection

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

The Best Places to Buy Christmas Lights Options
Holidays & Celebrations

The Best Places to Buy Christmas Lights

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

10 Easy Ways to Add Christmas Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal

10 Easy Ways to Add Christmas Curb Appeal

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

10 Home Trends That People Either Love or Hate
Interior Design

10 Home Trends That People Either Love or Hate

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.

20 Beautiful Walk-In Closet Ideas for Organization
Storage

20 Beautiful Walk-In Closet Ideas for Organization

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.

lavender plant care 101 - how to grow lavender indoors
House Plants

How to Grow Lavender Indoors

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

The 8 Easiest Ways to Eliminate Bathroom Odor
Bathrooms

The 8 Easiest Ways to Eliminate Bathroom Odor

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

10 Garden Plants That Will Feed Backyard Birds in Fall and Winter
Gardening

10 Garden Plants That Will Feed Backyard Birds in Fall and Winter

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

seer rating
Cooling

Solved! What Is a SEER Rating?

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.

how to use a paint sprayer
Painting & Finishing

How to Use a Paint Sprayer to Give Your Projects a Flawless Finish—Fast

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