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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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

"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!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

When applying stain, avoid these common mistakes that can leave your deck vulnerable to damage and environmental hazards.

Level soil, spread gravel, and rake wet leaves after adding one of the best bow rakes to your gardening tool kit.