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Like the one that turned into a fairy-tale coach, homegrown pumpkins can carry both children and adults on new adventures—but in cultivating, cooking, and carving rather than courtship!

When it comes to getting all of your tools to the job with one storage option, the Husky tool bag is the upgrade to have.

Looking for a new bag to get your tools from the shop to the job? Check out this modern take on a classic tote courtesy of the Klein tool bag.

Garages are much more than just a designated parking place for your car. Homeowners these days take advantage of the space as a utility room and workshop as well as a storage solution for seasonal items, tools, lawn equipment, and gardening gear. In order to fill these many roles, a garage needs to be clean, well-organized, and up to date. Here are the 10 best things you can do for your garage to make that vital space as functional as possible.

How many times have you seen purple stripes on a fence or tree but didn’t know what they meant? A purple fence has a specific meaning in many U.S. states, so stay informed!

You have a dishwasher full of dirty dishes and not a dishwasher pod in sight. Read on to learn the best solution for this common problem.

Here’s how to know whether a problem in the home is cosmetic, or if it signals something significant has gone wrong.

Don’t take the sledge or jackhammer to your concrete patio just yet. Learn about five common ways a patio fails, and what you can do about it.

If you’re looking to solve your storage shortage with a backyard shed but lack the know-how, check out this overview on how to build a shed.

Want to keep your tools, fasteners, and other useful accessories in one neatly organized location? A tool chest holds it all.

When the electricity goes out, a host of things can happen around your place ranging from mere inconveniences to life-threatening situations. These are the what-ifs you should prepare for when you have no power.

Grass can’t read a calendar, so why should you mow on a schedule?

Protected from the elements by a sturdy roof, screened-in porches allow both light and breezes to filter through their insect-proof barrier. A screened porch is great for seasonal dining and entertaining, or simply quietly relaxing and enjoying the view.

Learn more about engineered hardwood and laminate flooring to help decide which is the better choice for your next floor. 

Follow these instructions to grow sweet, herbaceous basil, whether you’re working with a sizable garden or a tiny apartment windowsill. 

Windbreaks do the important job of slowing the wind and stabilizing the temperatures around your house. Choose wisely, and they can be an attractive feature, too.

Check off these easy sprinkler repair and maintenance tasks to make sure your sprinklers stay in top shape and your lawn stays green.

When your overhead spinner starts acting up, follow these moves to restore the quiet—and the cool.

Can’t commit on wall decor? Get the low down on a pretty, inexpensive option you can easily put up—and take down—yourself.

Replacing that leaky outdoor faucet with a frost-free model can save you money on your water bill while preventing future leaks.