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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Add shade, structure, and brilliant fall foliage to your yard with these easy-to-grow maple trees.

Building a custom home is a dream for many, but before construction can commence, you have to purchase the land. Our tips on buying land to build a house can simplify the process and eliminate unwanted surprises.

With a minimum of time and expense, it’s simple to whip up some DIY decorations that are sure to brighten and beautify your Thanksgiving celebration.

You’ve seen the label and symbol, but what does the "FSC-certified" designation mean? Is the certification just an added expense, or does it really make a difference? Find out here.

Here are some of the best squash varieties to grow throughout the year.

You’ve watched them for years, but what do you really know about the squirrels outside your window?

Is it really important to have HVAC ducts professionally cleaned every few years, or is that just what the pros want you to think?