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Create a welcoming environment for bees and other pollinators by following these helpful tips.

We’re in a seller’s market and houses are in short supply. But before you contact a builder, consider these 7 factors first.   

Move over, raised beds, and make room for hugelkultur. This time-honored German gardening technique amplifies surface area and maximizes soil quality, while using materials that might otherwise go to waste.

Create a self-sustaining, eco-friendly forest garden on your property by following these steps. 

When it comes to yard sales, it's easy to make a wrong turn: setting prices too high, forgetting to advertise, or shadowing buyers are all simple mistakes sellers make. But a well-planned yard sale will leave your wallet fatter and your home decluttered. Proper planning, skillful organization, and a sense of humor will save the day—and your sanity. Here are 10 tips to ensure success.

Bright flowers and colorful foliage are the easiest ways to amp up your curb appeal. If you're in a rush to get things growing, try one of these fast-blooming varieties to add instant charm to your facade.

Alternatives to downspouts, rain chains guide water down from the gutter—with a lot more charm.

While deciduous trees shed their leaves in fall, these trees keep their foliage all year long.

As outdoor relaxation season heats up, be sure to check your deck and take care of any necessary repairs. Here’s what to look for.

The mattress industry says you should replace your mattress every 7 to 10 years, but the real answer is a bit more complicated and depends on many variables. Read on to find out which factors have the greatest impact on the lifespan of your mattress.

Relax in the yard while enjoying privacy and protection from the sun with these cool, ready-to-assemble gazebo kits.

Upgrade the drop zone with an attractive bench and set of hooks in a single weekend.

Get a primer on a metal makeover you can use to restore rusted relics to better-than-new condition.

Repair rather than replace your most essential lawn care accessory with these quick and easy techniques.

We think the size and shape of plumbing pipes make them a perfect stand-in for a curtain rod. Spray painted dark for a more industrial flair, this DIY project helps pull together DIY office decor.

While it doesn't guarantee a lush, green lawn, applying your own homemade fertilizer is an inexpensive, satisfying step in the right direction.

Staying comfortable through the summer often comes at a price (after all, air conditioning ain't cheap). If your energy bills have your blood pressure rising faster than the mercury in the thermometer, don't miss these tips on maximizing comfort with the AC turned off and minimizing expense with it turned on. Keep your cool without losing your live savings—yes, it's possible!

If your house could talk, it would tell you that spending a little money now on small repairs could save you big bucks down the road. We’ve put together 20 of the best small updates for keeping your home happy and your wallet full.

For a garden that stands head and shoulders above the rest, try these “high profile” species for instant curb appeal.

Squirrels are undeniably entertaining to watch as they scamper and scurry. Invite these high-energy pranksters into your backyard with their very own squirrel feeder.