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The Best Glue For Particle Board Options
Reviews

The Best Glue for Particle Board Projects

Whether joining two pieces of particle board or adding a veneer to a single piece, the right glue will ensure the job goes as planned.

15 Outdoor Entertaining Tips for Stress-Free Summer Hosting
Lawn & Garden

15 Outdoor Entertaining Tips for Stress-Free Summer Hosting

A little planning will make for a lot of relaxing.

15 Ways Landscaping Can Save You Money
Lawn & Garden

15 Ways Landscaping Can Save You Money

Don't assume a nice landscape has to break the bank. In fact, a smart landscape design plan can offset other home maintenance costs. See the best landscaping ideas for a gorgeous yard that also saves you money.

Herb Spiral Garden
Lawn & Garden

So, You Want to… Plant an Herb Spiral Garden

An herb spiral garden enables gardeners to grow a greater number of edible plants, and to do so more successfully, than would be possible otherwise.

Opossums Eat Ticks
Lawn & Garden

The Surprising Benefit of Opossums All Homeowners Should Know About

Forget what you think you know about opossums. They’re not the nasty, trash-eating troublemakers that some folks make them out to be, but remarkable creatures that provide valuable services, including pest control. Learn more about these misunderstood marsupials and how one of their habits can actually be helpful. 

The Best Paint for Garage Walls Options
Reviews

The Best Paint for Garage Walls

A coat of one of these top interior paints can turn a dreary garage into an inviting work space.

How Long to Let Paint Dry
DIY

Solved! How Long Does It Take for Paint to Dry?

Painting tasks go a whole lot easier—and yield better results—when you have a handle on dry times. Here, learn the dry times for both oil- and water-based products so all your paint projects can have perfect timing.

11 Modern Kitchen Ideas You’ll Want to Steal
Interior

11 Modern Kitchen Ideas You’ll Want to Steal

Offset all the madness that unfolds in the kitchen with a sleek and modern design.

DIY Herb Garden - Window Garden
DIY

DIY Lite: Make an Herb Garden from Kitchen Recyclables

Bring a little life into your kitchen—and spice up your meals—by building your own vertical herb garden! Check out these easy-to-follow steps to create a stylish and sturdy structure that even a novice can achieve.

Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups
Exterior

Instant Curb Appeal: 15 Fast Facade Fix-Ups

"You don't get a second chance to make a first impression." While this phrase usually refers to people, it also applies to houses. The exterior of your home offers visitors and passersby their first hint at the people who live inside, so why not make it truly reflect your personality? A tidy, well-decorated facade and well-landscaped front yard speak volumes about your design style and maintenance habits. A few quick updates like those gathered here will get your home's facade looking its very best and ensure a great first impression!

angle grinder uses
DIY

6 Angle Grinder Uses All DIYers Should Know

Get started on your next project with a versatile angle grinder that can be used for grinding, polishing, sharpening, cutting, and more.

foundation planting
Exterior

The Dos and Don’ts of Foundation Planting

Are you unsure about what to plant around your “nude” new house or determined to improve your ho-hum home landscaping? Learn foundation planting from the ground up!

10 Tips for Turning Your Yawn of a Yard into an Incredible Edible Landscape
Lawn & Garden

10 Tips for Turning Your Yawn of a Yard into an Incredible Edible Landscape

Try your hand at foodscaping with these helpful tips and tricks.

12 Ideas to Steal from the Most Organized Garages
Exterior

12 Ideas to Steal from the Most Organized Garages

An organized garage is every homeowner’s dream, but it’s so hard to achieve! Check out these creative ways to keep clutter at bay by organizing everything from sports equipment to tools.

The Fastest-Growing Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs for Impatient Gardeners
Lawn & Garden

The Fastest-Growing Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs for Impatient Gardeners

Vegetable gardens don’t happen overnight! But there’s plenty of tasty produce you can plant now, or even later in the season, that will deliver faster than any tomato, pepper, or watermelon plant.

types of rope
DIY

10 Types of Rope All DIYers Should Know

Rope can be a valuable tool, but each type has its strengths and weaknesses. Join us as we cover the types of rope DIYers might want to know about.

using a box for computer shade when working outdoors
DIY

This LinkedIn Hack Makes it a Breeze to Work Outside in the Sun

Want to bask in the sunshine while working from home? Create a glare-free outdoor workstation by recycling a common household item.

9 of the Best Shrubs for Any Garden
Lawn & Garden

9 of the Best Shrubs for Any Garden

A lush landscape is the dream of many a homeowner. But if you don’t live in an established neighborhood, you don't get to reap the benefits of mature plantings. You can, however, fill your yard with healthy greenery in a hurry if you plant a few of these large, low-maintenance shrubs.

9 Things You’re Cleaning Way Too Often
Interior

9 Things You’re Cleaning Way Too Often

Your goal: To keep a clean house. But it may surprise you to discover that there are certain items and spaces in your home that actually don’t require as much washing and scrubbing as you may think. Of course, there’s no such thing as a house that’s too clean, but your time is precious. That’s why we've rounded up 9 things that don’t need to be cleaned as often as you probably clean them. Take some time now to learn where you can cut back, and maybe you'll be able to kick back a little more tomorrow.

Rescued from Ruin: 9 Extreme Makeovers You Need to See
DIY

Rescued from Ruin: 9 Extreme Makeovers You Need to See

When a home is extremely dated or downright dilapidated, you have many more options than just moving or taking a wrecking ball to it. As these remarkable makeovers prove, a well-planned and well-executed renovation can transform even the most ramshackle dwellings into elegant residences.