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Sitting down on the job for too long can cause your back to quit on you. Give your spine a break with this standing desk converter.

Locate a leak in an air mattress with these tried-and-true methods, and stop waking up on the hard floor or refilling the mattress in the wee hours of the morning. 

Make the transition to a well water system easier by learning what to expect when buying a house with well water.

Watts may be the traditional way to choose lighting, but perhaps surprisingly this measurement doesn't indicate brightness. Lux and lumens are the new standards, but just what do they mean?

Cleaning gutters isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. Make the job easier with this high-quality, well-designed gutter cleaning tool.

Durable construction that holds up to the elements and a tailored fit make this Weber grill cover ideal for Weber grill owners.

Looking to relocate? Consider settling down in one of 2021's safest cities in the U.S.

You turn off lights when you leave a room, combine errands to stretch a tank of gas, and run only full loads in your dishwasher. Yet even if you're following the basics of home energy conservation, whether to save the earth or just save some cash, there's still more you could be doing. In fact, chances are you still have a few bad energy habits that are leading to higher utility costs. Here are just a few ways you may be unintentionally wasting energy—and a few recommendations for changing your habits and lowering your bills.

An affordable alternative to window replacement, interior storm windows, also known as window inserts, allow homeowners to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and air conditioning costs without making aesthetic sacrifices.

Beckon these fanciful flyers to your outdoor space for major mosquito control.

Copper is used in all kinds of things from pans to ornaments to electrical connections, and one of its big advantages is that it doesn’t rust…or does it?

With just a little prep work and a good waterproofing stain, you can easily restore the beauty of your wood deck—perhaps even this weekend.

Unsightly ceiling cracks detract from any room's look, but, fortunately, repairing them is often a DIY project.

In any painting project, investing in the right paint and tools will get you the most professional results, and painting window trim is no exception. The payoff will be well worth the extra care and (usually) slight expense. After all, clean, crisp window trim can really make or break the look of a room—or of your home's whole exterior.

Keep these creepy-crawlies from wreaking havoc with plants, indoors and out, using this all-natural battle plan.

Having trouble guessing when wood glue is completely dry and things are safe to use? Here’s what you need to know.

You can get a great deal on a high-quality mattress by timing your purchase strategically.  

Vehicles are expressions of their owners' interests and priorities. Outfit your auto with the best car accessories for convenience, style, and fun.

Improve the visibility and nocturnal appeal of your home with lighting that doesn't require complicated wiring.

Need to move a shed to a new location? Following this guide will make you look like a shed-moving pro.