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These are some of the different types of levels you can use to establish true vertical and true horizontal.

Having a backyard is a luxury and lets face it, also a lot of work to keep it looking like the oasis you want it to be. You could spend a ton of money on planters and seating or you can flex your creative muscles and come up with some inventive DIY solutions. We've done a little of the work for you and found amazing ways to repurpose some of IKEA's classic products into backyard staples.

For the passionate DIYer, an impact driver can make projects involving many large fasteners—such as securing beams into a pergola—a lot easier. Here’s how to determine if you need one for your toolbox.

From traditional oil-fired boilers to newfangled hybrid heat pumps, an almost dizzying number of options in heating systems is available to today's homeowner.

Learn all about the main types of copper pipe and how they are typically used inside and outside the house.

Give a new hue a virtual test run before tackling your next home painting project.

For anyone who’s ever had a terrible night’s sleep on a lumpy mattress, here are 10 ways you can make it better!

Summer is what gardeners dream of all winter—warm weather, flourishing flowers, and a bountiful harvest that's carried straight from the veggie patch to the dinner table. But along with the sun and fun of summer comes a host of problems that can frustrate even the most steadfast gardeners. Your plants suffer from too much water . . . or too little. Even if the rabbits leave your garden alone, the Japanese beetles will surely come after it. Don’t slug it out with the garden slugs all by yourself! We've got your back. Read on to learn how to combat some of the most common summer gardening problems.

Try these colorful, tough-as-nails stalwarts to boost your garden confidence and green up those thumbs.

Looking to spruce up your outdoor space this summer? Here are the main differences between decks vs patios to help you determine which option suits your lifestyle and budget.

Make a houseboat your main digs or your home away from home in one of these liveaboard-friendly towns.

String lights aren’t just for festive holidays. These bright, affordable mini-bulbs can add sparkle and enjoyment to your outdoor spaces, whatever the season.

There’s been a lot of buzz around backyard beekeeping recently. Here’s must-know info and helpful tips to help you enjoy this sweet pursuit!

From the soft hues of travertine to the highly reflective properties of glass, installing tile adds a new dimension to backsplashes and bathrooms—and now even DIYers can achieve professional looking results with this tile-setting mat.

From waterfalls to waterslides, dream big with these out-of-this-world swimming pools.

A freshly painted porch can really pep up your home’s curb appeal. If you're thinking about a porch makeover, consider choosing one of these popular colors, or try out a dazzling painted effect.

Easy-care cacti thrive on bright light and little else. If you’re thinking about adding a cactus to your garden space, any of these would be a good place to start.

Looking for a new accent plant for your landscape? Check out these fascinating palm trees that will add a touch of the tropics.

Gardening on the dark side is a cinch when you start with the right plants. These perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees grow best in the shade.

Take some of the stress, accidents, and guesswork out of moving with these top tips from the pros.