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Clumps of crabgrass can make even the most velvety, lush lawn look ratty. Here's how to put a stop to marauding crabgrass before it even gets started.

If these big black hungry birds are making a noisy nuisance of themselves, here a guide to encouraging them to please take a powder.

Got rabbits nibbling on your vegetable garden? Follow a combination of these four methods to safely—and humanely—get rid of them.

In real estate, first impressions are everything. And nothing increases your property value and wows buyers quite like a well-manicured front lawn.

Ensure that your garden looks lively year-round by filling flower beds and window boxes with any of these winter blooms.

You don’t have to be in Rome to do as the Romans do. Get the scoop on the Venetian plaster treatment used to bring the appearance of natural stone to drab walls or ceilings.

Learn the hard truth about having the softest flooring in the bathroom.

Tile roofs come in many styles, each with its own preferred applications and intrinsic beauty. But there’s more to them than what meets the eye: Learn about what else makes them so attractive to homeowners.

Though it's rarely a breeze, attic conversion holds tremendous appeal for homeowners seeking more living space under their own roofs.

There's nothing stopping you from storing off-season items in your crawl space—nothing except for moisture, mold, insects and potentially rodents. Here, learn what's involved in converting your crawl space into a safe haven for belongings you want to keep but don't frequently need access to.

Cleanly trim brick, stone, or concrete pavers to fit your outdoor setting with the right tools and technique.

Have a serious flooding problem at home? A sump pump could help. Find out whether one is right for you—and what to consider when buying one.

Find out what distinguishes two popular finishes, paint vs. stain, to get the right protection for your deck.

Discover why doors slam on their own (it’s nothing spooky!) and how to stop the loud annoyance via several simple methods.

Brush up on all the details surrounding this bargain bathroom rehab option.

From clearing clogged drains to filling nail holes, maintaining your home can seem like a MacGyver-esque challenge—but it doesn't have to be this way. Make light work of these and other common repairs with our collection of 21 invaluable home hacks.

When you have asphalt shingles overhead, roof repair is a simple matter of locating the leak and correctly sealing it. Follow these four steps to wrap up this repair without even needing to call in the pros.