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Limited yard space doesn't mean you have to miss out on the joys of gardening. Here are 20 creative ways to garden indoors.

Understand the important function of the open spaces near the foundation of your brick home.

Sometimes the difference between a cultivated plant and a weed is hard to distinguish.

You have the best intentions, but just because you don't want these things anymore doesn't necessarily mean they should be donated to the thrift store. Find out what items thrift stores don't want or need.

The dining room is often an extra space that gets used only for holidays or special occasions. But if you're plagued by small square footage—or if you're trying to make your house more functional overall—then this dedicated eating area may be eating up precious space. Never again have to sacrifice one room for another with these 14 ideas for making your dining room work doubly well.

Trial-and-error is an integral part of the learning process when it comes to any hobby, including gardening. But some errors are so egregious that it’s best to avoid them right off the bat.

Equip yourself correctly to tackle this old-world and specialized technique.

If your walls are ready for a refresh, these online retailers will ship paint to your doorstep.

Find out why sunrooms appeal to many homeowners and whether one is right for your home.

Bigger is better with these massive flowers that you can grow at home.

Believe it or not, there are right and wrong ways to clean the house. Check out what cleaning mistakes you might be making and how to fix them.

Growing your own food provides food security and gives you the opportunity to eat the freshest produce available. Don't worry if you have no room for a garden in the yard; indoor gardening can be simple if you know how.

Grow your garden to new heights and help save the world with homemade compost.

Make today the start of an eco-friendly lifestyle change. Try these 20 easy ideas you can do right now to be kinder to the planet.

Cutting metal may seem straightforward to the experienced DIYer, but make sure you keep these six things in mind before beginning your next project.

Learn if a bottle of bleach that’s been sitting around for a while is still safe and effective—and the correct way to dispose of it if its time has come.

When you’re bound and determined to find a bargain, there are options other than Costco.

Follow these recipes to get extra mileage from a cleaning agent that’s been used for generations.

Adopt these 12 home-energy saving ideas and save money on utilities.

From vertically sprouting succulent gardens to converted colanders that bloom with living greens, these unconventional homemade planter projects require only a can-do spirit and a few basic supplies and tools to sow the seeds of style in your garden.