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There’s been a lot of buzz around backyard beekeeping recently. Here’s must-know info and helpful tips to help you enjoy this sweet pursuit!

From the soft hues of travertine to the highly reflective properties of glass, installing tile adds a new dimension to backsplashes and bathrooms—and now even DIYers can achieve professional looking results with this tile-setting mat.

From waterfalls to waterslides, dream big with these out-of-this-world swimming pools.

A freshly painted porch can really pep up your home’s curb appeal. If you're thinking about a porch makeover, consider choosing one of these popular colors, or try out a dazzling painted effect.

Easy-care cacti thrive on bright light and little else. If you’re thinking about adding a cactus to your garden space, any of these would be a good place to start.

Looking for a new accent plant for your landscape? Check out these fascinating palm trees that will add a touch of the tropics.

Gardening on the dark side is a cinch when you start with the right plants. These perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees grow best in the shade.

Take some of the stress, accidents, and guesswork out of moving with these top tips from the pros.

Buying a house is already a tedious process, and buying a foreclosure adds another layer to it. Learn from experts and homeowners who have already been through the process of buying a foreclosed home, so you can be prepared and get a great deal.

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.