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11 Ways to Make a Small Pool Work in Your Backyard
Pools & Water Features

Get inspired and transform your outdoor space with one of these perfectly proportioned water features.

15 Amazing Black Architects Who Shaped Our Skylines
Architecture

These architects overcame racial barriers to become pioneers in their field, paving the way for generations to follow.

Swiss chard seedlings
Gardening

Create a beautiful, productive garden without blisters and back pain.

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing
Workshop

Take preventative measures and be prepared for worst-case scenarios with these home safety essentials.

16 Must-Have Home Products for People with Allergies
Cleaning

Don’t suffer in silence; use these items to keep allergens at bay in your home.

spray foam vase
Furniture & Design

This popular foam sealant gives furnishings a trendy, bubbly look, but take care when using it to freshen up household décor items.

The Best Bow Saw Options
Hand Tools

Bow saws offer a budget-friendly solution for fast and versatile sawing around the yard and further afield.

12 Landscaping Problems Your Extension Service Can Help You Solve
Landscaping

On a budget? Get dirt cheap landscaping advice close to home.

The Best Sledgehammer Options
Hand Tools

Tear through old drywall, break up cracked concrete slabs, and pound out chipped bricks with a sledgehammer to help get your renovation project underway in a hurry.

Boilers
Heating

If you're looking to update your boiler before winter sets in, make sure you take into consideration your boiler's size, efficiency, and venting requirements.

How To Reduce Outside Noise with Indow Inserts
Windows

Soundproof a room—or your entire house—with the affordable innovation that fits tight right inside your windows.

The Best Shoes for Roofing Option
Tools & Materials

Performing repairs on a rooftop is a dangerous endeavor. One of the best ways to reduce the risk of slipping and falling is to have the proper footwear.

Room decorated with beautiful house plants
House Plants

What is the most important thing to consider when you are brightening your living space with houseplants? And, no, it isn’t whether the croton coordinates with the curtains.

Is Cork Flooring Right for You?
Flooring

Offering easy maintenance, sound absorption, warmth, and comfort underfoot, cork is a smart, eco-friendly flooring choice for many of today's homeowners. Is it the right choice for you? Find out here.

How to Water a Christmas Tree
Holidays & Celebrations

Help your real Christmas tree last longer with these simple steps.

How to Paint Aluninum
Painting & Finishing

Follow these five steps to update any aluminum object with a fresh coat of paint.

20 Photos That Prove Why Brooklyn Brownstones Are Iconic
Architecture

From elegant facades to classic interiors, brownstones are a living piece of history. They are also comfy family homes.

How to Make a Picture Frame
Skills & Techniques

Whether you want something unique and creative or just need to use up some scrap wood, making your own picture frame can be easy and rewarding.

The Best Dust Mop Options
Cleaning Supplies

Don’t leave a single dust mite behind the next time you clean your home with one of these high-end dust mops.

Washing Machine Leaking - Leaky Washing Machine
Repair & Maintenance

Sometimes you need to play detective to determine the source of a washing machine malfunction. Use the following clues to help find the cause of your leaky washer, so you can decide if it’s a DIY fix or you need to call in a pro.