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Houseplants

You Don’t Need Good Fortune (or a Green Thumb) to Master Lucky Bamboo Care

Even the most inexperienced plant owners can maintain this nearly indestructible houseplant.

Interior

19 Wainscoting Ideas That Will Add Character to Your Home

Get inspired to add an elevated, custom touch to your home's interior with these charming wainscoting ideas.

Cleaning & Organizing

How To Clean a Dry Erase Board

Keep your dry erase board looking brand new by following these four simple steps.

Tools & Materials

Is the NITECORE Flashlight Worth the Money? See What I Found Out When I Put It Through Its Paces

Today’s tactical flashlights meant for the average consumer are built tough and patterned after military models. See how this popular model fared in our hands-on testing.

Cleaning Supplies

Bar Keepers Friend: This All-Purpose Cleaner Is the Secret to a Spotless Home

A little sprinkle, a light scrub: Banish tough stains in the kitchen, bathroom, garage, and many other locations with the original Bar Keepers Friend powdered cleanser.

Fences

Expanding Foam vs. Concrete Fence Post: Which Option is Best for Your Project?

Find out the difference between expanding foam and concrete fence posts, and learn when to use each setting method.

Cleaning & Organizing

How To Prevent Rust on Your Outdoor Furniture and Railings

Most homeowners regularly tend to their lawns and landscaping, but often give short shrift to metal elements in their yard such as gates, railings, and patio furniture. Here’s how to keep these items gleaming and rust-free.

Appliances

8 Smart Solutions for an On-the-Fritz Fridge

A malfunctioning refrigerator isn't necessarily ready for the trash. You may not know it, but there are a number of DIY fixes you can try to troubleshoot a troublesome fridge. Read on for 8 homeowner-friendly solutions to this appliance's most common woes.

Houseplants

10 Pothos Varieties for Your Easy-Care Houseplant Collection

Add color and style to your collection with these low-maintenance, high-impact foliage plants.

Houseplants

Prayer Plant Care: Mastering This Ornamental Beauty With High-Maintenance Needs

This tropical plant features striking leaf patterns and is a perfect pick for shady corners.

Houseplants

Staghorn Fern Care: Mastering This Exotic, Easy-to-Grow Conversation Piece

Follow these tips for great-looking stag plants with gorgeous foliage.

Houseplants

This Pilea Care Routine will Yield (Many) a Healthy, Happy Houseplant

Trendy pilea has gained popularity on social media because it’s easy to care for and share with friends. 

Gardening

9 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Plants Safe During Storms

By taking action before a storm hits, plants have a better chance at surviving—and thriving.

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Dry Hydrangeas for Stunning Tabletop Displays

Learning how to dry hydrangea flowers is a simple process—one that ends with putting the flowers in a vase filled with water—but the right timing (and technique) is essential.

Garages

15 Brilliant Garage Organization Ideas

Is your garage a cluttered mess? Maximize storage, reclaim floor space, and keep necessities within easy reach with these practical garage organization ideas.

Gutters

How to Choose the Best Gutters for Your Home

The right storm drainage system can keep water from pooling around your foundation and seeping into your home. Here’s what you need to know about choosing, installing, and maintaining your home’s rain gutters.

Houseplants

This Peace Lily Care Routine Is so Low Maintenance, You Don’t Need a Green Thumb

Make your peace with the houseplant with a white “lily” that is easy to care for, easy on the eyes, and easy to love.

Building & Installing

How To: Install a Bathroom Fan

Replacing or installing a bathroom fan will keep mold, mildew, and odors away. Here’s how to determine the size and type of fan you need, and what you need to DIY the project.

Curb Appeal

How To: Install Landscape Edging to Boost Your Curb Appeal

With today’s crop of attractive and DIY-friendly landscape edging, adding a decorative border to your landscape or separating beds and paths has never been easier.

Interior Design

9 Things About Your Home That You’ll Probably Hate in a Decade

Don’t get stuck with an interior style or unique addition that won’t pay off in the long run.