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You spend a lot of time caring for your houseplants. When you notice scale, isolate your plant patient and nurse it back to health by following these simple steps.

Big, beautiful, and mysterious, or tiny, brown, and annoying, these are the moths you’ve probably wondered about.

As a result of the pandemic, many of us now wear masks every day. Having proper storage for your mask keeps it clean and accessible.

A cold frame protects your less established plantings in early spring and fall, and helps seeds get an early start. Establish a cold frame in your garden by following these easy steps.

Despite its common name, dumb cane can be a smart choice for a houseplant. One of the “best dressed” foliage plants, it thrives in even moderately bright light.

Tapestries bring color and texture to any wall, but you have to know how to hang a tapestry right for the full effect.

When you make an offer to buy a house, writing a letter to the seller may increase your odds of getting the house. Just be very careful about what you say.

It's a bold, dramatic move, but is painting your house black a good idea? Real estate pros and design experts weigh the pros and cons.

Perfect the lighting in your bathroom and provide the ideal level of illumination with one of these high-quality packs of light bulbs.

A quality combination lock can mean the difference between years of durable security and a lesser device getting picked—and you getting robbed. Zero in here on the right way to protect your valuables, on the go and at home.

Small, lightweight, and rugged, today’s tactical flashlights offer a range of illuminating options. Find out how one of the most popular models fared in our hands-on testing.

Not all fans are meant to keep you cool in the summertime—some remove pollutants, prevent mold, or circulate fresh air throughout a space. Following are types of fans that may come in handy at your home, and how they're used.

Paper products are cheap, convenient, and disposable. The problem is that they’re hurting the planet. Here are sustainable alternatives for almost all the paper products in your home.

Whether for a full bathroom renovation or just a simple refresh, a carefully chosen sink is crucial to a bathroom’s character and functionality.

Learn easy, humane ways to repel Canada geese from your property — and keep them away!

Keep your important devices charged at home or on the go with a USB wall outlet.

Find the right screws to secure your deck, dock, or porch decking, and to achieve a professional appearance.

Indulge your green thumb and find the best planters and pots for your flowers, houseplants, succulents, or outdoor garden.

Start with the right Forstner bits, and you can drill smooth-sided, flat-bottomed holes for a variety of DIY and carpentry tasks.

These products are at risk of selling out this winter, so get them while you still can.