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When the time comes to switch out an old bathtub, insulate underneath the new one to boost its heat-retaining properties.

A carport is a cost-friendly and easier-to-install alternative to a new garage. Turn your carport into a stylish home addition with one of these creative carport ideas.

It’s easier than you think to grow delicious mushrooms at home: All you need are a few materials and a cool, dark space. 

A wildflower garden is pretty but may require a bit more work to get started than you’d expect.

When a family of 5 needed more space for their belongings, they transformed a neglected wood-paneled bar room into a bright and modern spot that welcomes visitors.

Homeowners hoping to remodel their way to their dream house need to choose their projects wisely. Otherwise, they may find that their amazing renovations have made their home harder to sell when it comes time to move.

My only regret is that I didn’t do this simple upgrade sooner.

Don’t wait until spring has actually sprung to get ready for the change of seasons. As milder weather approaches and you await the return to outdoor living, there’s more to do around your home—both indoors and out—than just spring cleaning. Here are 12 tasks to tackle now to make springtime safer, easier, and more enjoyable.

Do you covet a larger master bedroom, kids' room, or guest room but are stuck with a small space that won't stretch to fit? Use these 21 DIY bedroom ideas to turn your pint-size bedrooms into palatial quarters with panache.

Gutting your house for a full-home renovation is absolutely doable for experienced DIYers, but make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into.

Having easy access to filtered water can improve your health and make preparing meals so much easier.

Purchasing your first power saw is a big step. These pro tips will make it a lot easier.

Create one-of-a-kind clothing items, add pizzazz to canvas shoes, update faded upholstery, or stencil designs on throw rugs—the best fabric spray paints offer abundant opportunities for creative expression.

If noise from traffic, construction, or neighbors makes you feel less than relaxed, check out these sound-reducing remedies to bring peace and tranquility to your outdoor spaces.

Cut through laminate flooring in a hurry with a miter saw, jigsaw, or a circular saw blade that’s been designed for clean cuts and minimal chipping.

Want a more productive vegetable garden this year? The secret’s in the soil.

Have fun, save money, and be sustainably sound.

Nothing says classic like Cape Cod architecture. From suburban cottages to rural retreats, find your favorite interpretation of this perennial style.

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter but running short on time? Clear your space and your mind with these 10-minute decluttering tasks.