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Whether you're home for the holidays or not, this festive season is a popular time for break-ins. Find out what mistakes you might be making that leaves your house vulnerable to burglars.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.