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While enchanting to look at, deer are the nemesis of the home gardener. If you are wondering how to keep deer out of your garden this summer, consider one—or more—of the recommendations detailed here.

Check out some of the best ways to lay subway tile—from the timeless to the trendy. You’re sure to find the perfect pattern for your upcoming kitchen or bathroom project.

Don’t let that old bed go to waste or clog up a landfill! Check out this guide to better, more environmentally-friendly options for mattress disposal.

Deter pests in your yard, garden, and home safely and effectively with this important info and our how-to tips.

Get a new look for less: Save thousands of dollars by painting—not replacing—your perfectly good (perhaps slightly outdated) appliances.

From creating living artwork within the home to adding privacy with vines on the patio, the options for displaying climbing plants with a trellis are plentiful.

Popular patio building materials run the gamut from poured concrete and pavers of recycled plastic to natural flagstone and bricks of fired clay.

The best synthetic motor oil offers peak performance for your car or lawn-mower engine while also extending its life.

Say goodbye to ugly downspouts with a charming DIY rain chain.

In the battle of tick versus bed bug, there is no winner, but one definite loser: you. Here’s what you need to know about these two blood-sucking pests.

While the cutting chains that fit chainsaws may all look similar, they’re designed for different types of wood-cutting tasks. Use this guide to choose the best chainsaw chain for your projects.

Get all the pros and cons—plus installation and price info—on this traditional-turned-trendy trim treatment.

Show your lawn’s true stripes with this fresh mowing technique.

Enlist this little-known, low-cost product to restore the original color of your grout or give it a brand new hue.

Don’t play around with this strong stuff! Learn what it’s good for—and the right way to use it.

Learn the major differences between these two painting methods so that you know exactly when and where to use each one.

Lighten and brighten surfaces in your living spaces with this easy-to-master painting technique that mutes the dark tones of red brick walls or fireplaces.

Heed these best (and worst) practices when it comes to cleaning up and caring for your wooden deck, and you'll be able to enjoy your outdoor living room for seasons to come.