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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.

Learn how to do damage control on yellowing paintwork throughout the house.

Keep these interior designer tips in mind when buying and installing curtains for any room in your home.

Fix woodpecker damage to trees, siding, and shingles—and keep it from happening again—with these proven repair and prevention techniques.

Your heat is cranked up, but one of your radiators is still ice-cold. Don’t fret—this is a common problem. Good thing there's a quick fix!

After you finish frying and feasting, be sure to properly and safely dispose of the cooking oil. Whether you use lard, shortening, or liquid oil, we’ve got the 411.

Has your leather couch, purse, or car seat been tarnished by an unsightly ink stain? Reverse the damage with one of these four easy DIY solutions.

You needn’t be a mother-in-law—or have one—to reap the benefits of these gorgeous self-contained suites.

Clean away the gray cast of dust, dirt, grease, and more from your wallpaper in three steps—or less.

Tackle this task and you’ll be a giant step closer to the at-home oasis (or extra square footage!) you’ve always wanted.

Always keep a roll or two of electrical tape handy to tackle a variety of fixes in your workshop.