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The Most Beautiful Chicken Coops We’ve Ever Seen
Sheds & ADUs

The Most Beautiful Chicken Coops We’ve Ever Seen

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.

3 Reasons to Caulk Before Winter
Windows

3 Reasons Why a Sealant Is the Key to Winter-Proofing This Year

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.

The Most Popular House Styles Through the Decades
Architecture

The Most Popular House Styles Through the Decades

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

12 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor—to Your Backyard Wildlife
Gardening

12 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor—to Your Backyard Wildlife

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.

The 11 Handiest Ways to Use a Hot Glue Gun
Workshop

The 11 Handiest Ways to Use a Hot Glue Gun

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 vs. Lawn Tractor: The Right Mower for Large Yards
Mowers

Zero Turn vs. Lawn Tractor: The Right Mower for Large Yards

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.

20 Ways to Garden Without a Backyard
House Plants

20 Ways to Garden Without a Backyard

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

Weep Holes in Brick
Roofing

Solved! The Purpose of Weep Holes in Brick

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

13 Plants You Never Knew Were Weeds
Gardening

13 Plants You Never Knew Were Weeds

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

25 Things Your Local Thrift Store Doesn’t Want You to Donate
Repurposing

25 Things Your Local Thrift Store Doesn’t Want You to Donate

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.

14 Ways to Pull Off a Double-Duty Dining Room
Kitchen Design

14 Ways to Pull Off a Double-Duty Dining Room

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.

10 Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
Gardening

10 Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes

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.

Plastering Tools
Walls & Ceilings

10 Plastering Tools for Wall Installation and Repair

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

Where (and How) to Order Paint Online
Painting & Finishing

Where (and How) to Order Paint Online

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

A sunroom made of glass with a tile floor and a full living-room furniture set.
Interior

So, What Exactly is a Sunroom?

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

These 10 Flowering Plants Boast the Biggest Blooms
Gardening

These 10 Flowering Plants Boast the Biggest Blooms

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

15 Cleaning Mistakes Everyone Makes
Cleaning

15 Cleaning Mistakes Everyone Makes

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.

12 Secrets for a Successful Indoor Garden
House Plants

12 Secrets for a Successful Indoor Garden

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.

8 Top Tips for How to Use Compost
Lawn Care & Gardening

8 Top Tips for How to Use Compost

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

20 Ways to Support Earth Day This Year
Green Building & Remodeling

20 Ways to Support Earth Day This Year

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.