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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?

Gray is versatile, neutral, trendy, and very easy to style.

Erase odors the all-natural way, with these simple, effective recipes for freshening the air in every room of your home.

Uneasy about using treated lumber for your outdoor projects? Learning a few important facts about this type of wood will help you use it wisely.

Fast growing and easy to care for, these beauties can make anyone a successful gardener.

Raise the ornamental greenery in your home to new heights by installing a swag hook.

Before deciding on a house with a cesspool, it’s important to understand exactly how this system works and the costs associated with it.

Understanding which type to use is crucial to safely extinguishing a fire. 

Do you have a plant that is too leggy to love or that is threatening to raise the roof? Air layer it!

Getting your heating oil delivered at the right time will help keep down the cost and ensure you have enough on hand before heading into winter.

To add tool storage to an existing system or contain a large collection of hand tools, this Dewalt Tool Box might fill the bill. It impressed our tough tester fairly well.

The Husqvarna Multi-Purpose Axe A2400 navigates the DIY gray zone between a splitting maul and hatchet with useful precision.

If you’re looking to refresh the blade in your utility knife, this buyer’s guide cuts to the chase with a selection of the best utility knife blades.

Figure out why a window mysteriously fogged up, and how to clear things up again.

The do-it-yourself ethos is one we heartily applaud. Most services provided by home maintenance pros aren't cheap, so taking care of small fixes on your own can save you big bucks. But sometimes the DIY route can wind up costing you more in the end. Here are 10 cases when you should put down your tool kit—and pick up the phone.