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Do you want your houseplants to grow like a house afire? Try a few of these old reliables known for flourishing fast.

With a little design inspiration and a lot of DIY demolition, two adjacent 9-by-12 bedrooms became an open-plan 18-by-12 kitchen and dining room.

Gazebos aren’t just for poolside shade or privacy from prying neighbors. Whether for a deck or an outdoor kitchen, here are some gazebos ideas to jazz up every outdoor space.

Tim Allen is back on TV—and Home Improvement fans will get a kick out of his new show.

Are you tired of finding condensation puddling up around your plumbing pipes and fixtures this time of year? With these five solutions, you can relax and stop mopping up the water.

Whether you're setting up a woodworking workshop for the first time or the tenth time, follow these guidelines to ensure that the design and layout of your work area actually works.

If your air conditioning system's pipe insulation has degraded, you may be spending more than is necessary to adequately cool your home.

Today, the science of paint analysis is providing new insights into early decorative schemes, to the benefit of homeowners seeking historically accurate paint color ideas for centuries-old homes.

When it’s time to update your home’s insulation, consider what sheep’s wool has to offer.

Mopping can feel like a tedious chore, but an effective mop can make the job easier. Scrub away dirt, scuffs, and stains with these practical and lightweight sponge mops.

An above-ground swimming pool is a great addition to any backyard, but don’t overlook these essentials before taking the plunge!

After you complete a concrete job, don't neglect the single most important step to ensure that it lasts a lifetime: sealing. With a high-quality sealant—and this helpful guide—you can waterproof and protect your new concrete surfaces for years to come.

Central to many of today’s spa-inspired baths are freestanding tubs, which have replaced the Jacuzzi as America's new favorite way to enjoy a relaxing soak.

Whether caused by foot traffic or just long-term wear and tear, dingy carpet can really bring down the appearance of an entire room. Get your carpeted spaces looking as good as new by using this homemade solution to get rid of stains and lingering dirt.

Both moles and voles can burrow through a backyard, laying waste to carefully tended gardens and lawns—but that’s where their similarities end. Read on for a rundown of vole vs. mole characteristics and how to tell these two pesky animals apart.

Keep a roll of waterproof tape available to quickly fix leaks, create nonslip surfaces outdoors, and clearly mark obstacles, like the mailbox or garage door. 

It’s time to clamp down on those pesky leaks before they cause bigger issues. This list of the best hose clamps will help.

Transforming a basic set of door plans into a grand entrance—be it to the house or to the closet—takes less effort than you might imagine. Come right in and check out these inspiring do-it-yourself constructions.

Who doesn’t harbor fantasies of transforming a seen-better-days abode into a showplace? Whether hoping to live in the resulting residence, use it as a rental property, or flip it for profit, it’s natural to think: “I’m pretty handy, so how tough could it be?” Ask Andy Kogan, a real estate professional in Kansas City, Kansas, and he’ll tell you: Pretty tough! "It was fun at first, then fun with problems, and finally it was just problems,” says Kogan, who bought a 1957 two-bedroom ranch for $115,000 that he hoped to fix up and turn over quickly. While the kitchen and bathroom remodels were fairly simple, other issues kept cropping up. The job came in $15,000 over budget—and Kogan reaped a mere $500 when the house finally sold. What went wrong? Start clicking!

Thermal pane windows enhance a home’s insulating envelope, reducing utility bills while boosting comfort. Sometimes, however, one of these windows inexplicably shatters.