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Keeping roses properly pruned will help them look their best year after year. No matter the variety you have—shrubs or climbers—these pruning tips will help you keep your roses in top shape.

A French drain is a great solution for a wet basement or below-grade space. Be sure to keep yours effective and flowing with these tips on French drain cleaning.

Most homeowners have experienced the telltale thud of a bird hitting a window, but few know what to do when it happens. 

A beautiful lawn is a reflection of the care you put into it. But sometimes, a particular maintenance routine can do more harm than good. Here are 11 common care mistakes that could be transforming your lush green lawn into a brown, weed-covered mess.

These essential tasks will keep your garden growing strong and healthy all season.

With the proper knowledge, it’s possible to rescue ailing trees.

Get great deals on both indoor and outdoor furniture by strategically planning your purchases around a few key dates.

It’s easy to make your own DIY potting soil. Follow these tips to save money, avoid problems, use safe ingredients and be more sustainable.

Buying a new property? Get a head start on your home inspection by reviewing the typical checklist.

The sheathing on older homes may have been attached with nails that are too small or the sheathing may simply need shoring up due to routine wear and tear. Learn how to weather any storm by strengthening the roof sheathing in your home.

Just the addition of a faux fireplace—no flame required—can make a space cozier.

Stop jiggling the handle and replace that worn-out toilet flapper.

Birding in the backyard is about to get a major upgrade.

The beneficial pollinators look similar, but there are important differences between carpenter bees and bumblebees. Here’s what you should know about these two types of bees.

Proper stacking is paramount when it comes to storing firewood.

Whether you’re looking to learn about lawn care or tool maintenance, DIY fixes or safety reminders, we know a guy who knows a few things about home care and repair. Here are some of our favorite tips, tricks, and nuggets of advice from the man himself.

The differences between hardwood and softwood are key to picking the right material for flooring, furniture, decks, and other home projects. 

An herbicide that's strong enough to kill all the way to the roots of a tree stump? Yes, and quickly.

Long winter storage and infrequent use can wreak havoc inside gas-powered equipment. The best fuel stabilizers can keep gas tanks fresh and fuel systems running smoothly.

Kick these items to the curb to cut clutter and make way for new things you really need.