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Ready to take on more complex plumbing jobs? Learn this technique of creating leak-proof joints.

Keep your floors looking shiny and new with these simple techniques.

An occasional pruning will keep your trees healthy, safe, and pleasing to the eye. Follow these instructions on how to prune a tree to make sure that your cuts are effective and kind.

Paintbrushes aren’t just for painting anymore! In fact, even if you don’t have a painting project in your future, you may want to stock up on paintbrushes the next time they're on sale. Did you know that you can use various types of paintbrushes in the kitchen and around the house as well as in the craft room? Here are just a few unusual uses for a new, clean paintbrush.

Master these tricks for using ice melt correctly to keep your walkways, driveways, and other surfaces safe to navigate.

Most of the time, squirrels are completely benign, but in some situations, they can cause considerable damage. If you want to put an end to your squirrel problem, don't miss our five-point action plan.

Twined by flowering vines or climbing vegetables, a trellis is practical and picturesque—and not too tough to make.

With any of these 5 easy DIY methods, you can weather new wood and add years of rustic charm in a weekend—or less!

These four paint easy removal methods prove successful in any DIY situation, leaving your plastic pristine.

You can waterproof everything from your favorite outdoor pillows to your kitschy canvas tote using a water repellant that’s been around for more than a century.

Save your plumbing and the sewer system by correctly disposing of these items in the trash—not your toilet.

It can be hard enough choosing one interior paint color you'd love to live with day after day, but what about the ultimate design challenge: Finding two or more colors that work well together! Where does one even begin to look? "A great place to start is to find something in your home like a work of art or rug that combines the color you love with other colors," says Sharon Radovich, principal of the Austin, Texas, design firm Panache Interiors. "That will give you a sense of which other shades would be complementary." For more color-mixing advice from Radovich and other designers, click ahead!

Stop tearing your hair out and breathe a sigh of relief, thanks to these easy sound-blocking strategies.

Check out these amazing before-and-afters to inspire you to get your own garage interior organized and looking great.

A good exterior accent color should complement the main house color and add to the overall aesthetics of your property.

You’ve certainly seen it—but you may not know what it's called or how versatile it is. Shiplap is a series of grooved wooden boards joined horizontally to give a rustic, cozy appearance. While it has plenty of traditional looks and uses, shiplap is getting a makeover as contemporary designers learn to capitalize on its clean lines to enhance a variety of interiors.

Keep your home sparkling clean by putting these tasks on your weekly to-do list.

Natural Christmas trees are traditional, beautiful, and make your house smell like the holidays. But none of them are perfect, and fresh cut trees come with their own set of woes. These simple hacks and tips will help you battle some of the most common natural tree troubles.

If there’s one word you want to be able to use to describe your home—especially in the winter—it’s "cozy." To cultivate a comfortable and cozy environment, a good way to start is by warming up the paint color on your walls. Warm, saturated colors can make even large, bright spaces feel snug and homey. Looking to transform your home into a comfy, soothing oasis? Just choose one of these 14 paint colors that can make any room feel instantly cozy.