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11 Pool Landscaping Ideas for Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis at Home
Pools & Water Features

11 Pool Landscaping Ideas for Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis at Home

Find some inspiration to transform your backyard pool area into an outdoor oasis with one of these artistic and aesthetically pleasing pool landscaping ideas.

11 Garden Fence Ideas That Will Complement Any Landscape
Fences

11 Garden Fence Ideas That Will Complement Any Landscape

If you are still on the fence about whether to purchase a garden fence, consider a few of the styles pictured here.

16 Things Thrifty People Never Buy
Home Finance

16 Things Thrifty People Never Buy

Benjamin Franklin once said, "Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship." He perfectly explains the effect small expenses can have on personal finances. Every little bit adds up when you are watching your spending.

Woman using a leaf blower in the autumn to clear her driveway.
Landscaping

The War on Leaf Blowers: Why Some Communities Are Up in Arms Over the Loud Lawn Tools

Gas-powered leaf blowers aren’t just loud—their emissions could be contributing to global warming. Here's why towns around the nation are restricting their use (or banning them altogether), and what you should do with yard leaves instead.

Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Disability-Friendly
Interior

Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Disability-Friendly

NeuroBalance Center president and founder Joy Wagner weighs in on ways we can make it easier for mobility-challenged individuals to navigate our homes.

when to remove painter's tape
Painting & Finishing

When to Remove Painter’s Tape for the Best Results

Painter’s tape helps create a clean sharp finish to paint edges when decorating, but how do you know when it’s safe to remove it?

How To: Acid Stain Concrete
Skills & Techniques

How To: Acid Stain Concrete

Go from gray to gorgeous with this simple technique to impart your patio, floor, or countertop with deep, stylish color.

when to plant tulip bulbs
Gardening

When to Plant Tulip Bulbs for Successful Spring Blooms

If you’d like to tiptoe through the tulips next spring, tiptoe through a few of these tulip-planting tips first.

fall mums
Gardening

Fall Mums: How to Care for Autumn’s Hardy, Colorful Blooms

If planted at the right time and tended properly, these pretty, cool-season flowers can live longer than you think.

DeWalt Staple Gun
Tools

Is the DeWalt Staple Gun the King of Tacking?

From fabric to wood and staples to brads, the DeWalt staple gun does it all. But can it live up to the hype?

Man working in the greenhouse. Shallow DOF. Developed from RAW; retouched with special care and attention; Small amount of grain added for best final impression. 16 bit Adobe RGB color profile.Man working in the greenhouse. Shallow DOF. Developed from RAW; retouched with special care and attention; Small amount of grain added for best final impression. 16 bit Adobe RGB color profile.
Gardening

When to Pick Tomatoes for the Best-Tasting Homegrown Produce

Harvest your tomatoes at the perfect stage of ripeness for the best flavor and maximum shelf life.

14 Surprising Places Where Mold Hides in the Home
Mold & Mildew

14 Surprising Places Where Mold Hides in the Home

One of the most common living organisms in the world may have taken up residence in your home, and you may not even know it. Mold—the common name for thousands of different types of fungi—can grow wherever moisture and organic matter are present, and that's not great news. Aside from being unsightly, mold can be downright dangerous. Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control, “Molds can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation." Not only that, but people with allergies or certain types of respiratory illnesses are especially vulnerable to the ill effects of mold. Even worse, mold can grow just about anywhere there is moisture, even in places you can't see or don't typically even think about cleaning. Here are just a few hiding places where mold might be lurking in your home.

The Best Tall Fescue Grass Seed Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Tall Fescue Grass Seeds for a Lawn That Will Turn Heads

Prized for its striking emerald green color and shade tolerance, tall fescue produces a lush lawn that's well suited to northern climates.

masking tape vs painter's tape
Painting & Finishing

Masking Tape vs. Painter’s Tape: Selecting the Right Supply for Your Painting Project

Quality brushes and rollers are just some of the supplies that help create a professional paint finish. The wrong tape could ruin the look of your room.

19 Insanely Creative DIY Shelving Ideas
Storage

19 Insanely Creative DIY Shelving Ideas

These inspiring DIY shelves are easy to make, and many of them repurpose around-the-house items that would otherwise be destined for the landfill.

Why is My Flashlight Not Working
Tools

Solved! Why is My Flashlight Not Working?

Shine a light on those malfunctioning flashlight parts that are leaving you in the dark.

how to get rid of thrips
Garden Pests

How To: Get Rid of Thrips

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

how to sell on facebook marketplace
DIY

9 Secrets for Successfully Selling Your Stuff on Facebook Marketplace

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

standing desk converter review
Furniture & Decor

Bring Ergonomics to Your Home Office with This Standing Desk Converter—Your Back will Thank You

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.

how to find a hole in an air mattress
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! How to Find a Hole in an Air Mattress

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.