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It’s time to give that empty, awkward corner a glow up. 

Air purifiers can reduce odors and common allergens that make you miserable, but they have their limitations. Learn how the devices can improve air quality in your home, and how to reduce the allergens that enter your home in the first place.

Water heater not working? If you have no hot water for your shower, washing machine, or dishwasher, follow these troubleshooting tips to restore the heat as quickly as possible.

Use these hinge adjustment tips to realign your cabinets, make cabinet doors easier to open and close, and ensure a sleek and streamlined look.

It is possible to install a kitchen sink without destroying your countertop, and a DIYer with average skills can complete the replacement in about 4 hours.

Ready to re-do your flooring, kitchen backsplash, or bathroom walls? Check out our guide to five popular tiling options on the market today.

Looking for a mattress that’s “just right” can make anyone feel like Goldilocks. This one’s too soft. This one’s too hard. Here’s a mattress that balances soft and firm just right.

Bring back your favorite decade—but with a twist—by coating a few walls with one of these 7 retro colors that have been remixed for the 21st century.

You don’t have to settle for a cookie-cutter house plan. Today’s apps and tools let you take an active role in designing the home of your dreams.

Stuffed closets? Control clutter with a simple homemade coat rack. Its space-saving design is just right for small entryways, and it’s really convenient when guests come over.

Spineless yucca plants are easy to grow indoors, and won’t poke you with painful needles like their outdoor relatives.

When autumn arrives, the last thing you want to do is put down the rake and start pruning, deadheading, and transplanting finicky perennials. These low-maintenance fall plants will bring beauty to your landscape without much extra work on your part.

Illuminate your home with an energy-saving LED ceiling light fixture. Choose from numerous types and styles to suit your lighting needs and decor.

Make sure you grab the right axe for the job by learning when to use each of these popular axes.

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.

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.