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These tiny pests can wreak havoc on plants. Here’s how to get rid of them.

Maximize your profits and get rid of your stuff as quickly as possible with these tips and tricks. 

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?

During the calm before the storm, learn how you can stay safe and protect your family and home from potential disaster.

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.

Product shortages and major heat waves are causing air conditioners to be in short supply this summer. Here's where you might still find one.

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.

If ants, ants, and even more ants are making you rant, try a new slant with the following eight plants.

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.

An awning installed at nearly any part of your home lets you take a welcome breather from the sun, wind, or rain this summer or any time of the year.

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.