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Quality mattresses don't come cheap. Follow these mattress care tips to make sure yours stays comfy for years to come.

Don’t skimp on great laundry detergent. Our top picks are affordable, eco-friendly, and stain-eliminating—and they’re designed for sensitive skin, too.

As the saying goes, “Hindsight is 20/20.” And while it often implies an arduous experience from which you’ve learned a tough but valuable lesson, the expression is applicable to every seasoned gardener.

In desirable neighborhoods across the United States, the razing of a tear-down is a familiar sight. But this market-driven trend actually has a very long history. Consider this list of 15 eye-poppingly palatial homes, built with great care and at huge expense, that later fell victim to the wrecking ball.

Who among us doesn’t occasionally dream of getting away from it all? Of having our own private spot to relax, to dream, to focus, to let our hair down and just be ourselves? What if you could have such a spot right in your own backyard? A shed can put that dream well within reach—not a broken-down, utilitarian, or spider-infested shed, but rather one that does its owners proud. Let the 10 spectacular sheds shown here, whether used as family hangouts, guest houses, home offices, or she sheds, open your eyes to the amazing potential hidden in the once humble outbuilding.

Silence the distressing sound of clanking metal pipes—and banish any worries about damaged plumbing—with one simple installation.

Get gorgeous, high-quality interior and exterior paint with plant-based ingredients and low-VOCs.

As backyard poultry farms gain in popularity, find the coop that works for you, whether you live in the country or in tighter, urban spaces.

Learn how you can benefit from a fully sealed home this winter and beyond—and how simple and painless this project can be with the use of a specialty sealant.

Check out the housing trends of the past to understand how they shape our present and future abodes.

Put out the welcome mat for beautiful backyard critters with these tips for making your property a haven for birds, pollinating insects, and other wildlife.

You’ll be surprised at what you can make, fix, and restore with a little hot glue. Save money and time with these helpful DIY ideas!

Zero-turn mowers and lawn tractors provide the wide decks and speed needed to maintain large yards. However, they have their pros and cons, which could make one a better choice for your yard.

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.