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

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.