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Protected from the elements by a sturdy roof, screened-in porches allow both light and breezes to filter through their insect-proof barrier. A screened porch is great for seasonal dining and entertaining, or simply quietly relaxing and enjoying the view.

Learn more about engineered hardwood and laminate flooring to help decide which is the better choice for your next floor. 

Follow these instructions to grow sweet, herbaceous basil, whether you’re working with a sizable garden or a tiny apartment windowsill. 

Windbreaks do the important job of slowing the wind and stabilizing the temperatures around your house. Choose wisely, and they can be an attractive feature, too.

Check off these easy sprinkler repair and maintenance tasks to make sure your sprinklers stay in top shape and your lawn stays green.

When your overhead spinner starts acting up, follow these moves to restore the quiet—and the cool.

Can’t commit on wall decor? Get the low down on a pretty, inexpensive option you can easily put up—and take down—yourself.

Replacing that leaky outdoor faucet with a frost-free model can save you money on your water bill while preventing future leaks.

Finding frost in the freezer is never a good sign—it compromises your food's taste and your appliance's efficiency. Troubleshoot those pesky ice crystals with these six tips.

Does excess rainwater cause problems for your landscape? Corral it to make a right-as-rain garden for pollinators.

When you're working from home without a traditional workspace, it can be difficult to tune out the distractions of daily chores and household needs. Establishing a go-to work zone will help you regain that focus. Not convinced you have the room? Get inspired by one of these small home office design ideas.

Try these low-cost, high-impact improvements to make your home look more tidy, beautiful, and welcoming. While some exterior home improvements can be pricey, lengthy projects, there are plenty of wow-worthy upgrades you can DIY without breaking the bank. Whether you hope to catch the eye of potential buyers, impress passersby with your style, or simply want to spruce things up for your own satisfaction, the easy, inexpensive ideas here should do the trick in no time!

Check out these energy-saving tips that will help your air conditioner do its job without breaking a sweat—or the bank.

Learn which type of brick is most appropriate for your next masonry project to help ensure quality, long-lasting construction.

This fizzy refresher and cocktail mixer has many surprising uses beyond the bar. Here’s how club soda can simplify your household cleaning and maintenance routines.

With a rainbow of colors to choose from, selecting paint can be overwhelming. Make the process easier and find a paint you love using these shopping tips.

Are you sensitive to unpleasant scents? If so, you might want to avoid the following plants with odors that are not universally beloved.

Make a cheap mattress feel high-end with this 3-inch topper.

Don’t let your concrete crumble when you can employ forms to support and stabilize the concrete while it sets.

Want to save money and stay comfortable with your ceiling fan all year long? Give this advice a spin!