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Brew your way to a hardier, healthier garden using this guide to compost tea.

Besides the right soil, sufficient sunlight, and neither too much nor too little water, there's one more thing that any thriving houseplant requires—protection from invasive pests.

This Halloween, it's all treats and no tricks! You'll have no need to worry about smashed or rotting pumpkins when you create a jack-o'-lantern from classic candy pails.

From their travel trailer beginnings, mobile homes have evolved into finely tuned—and in some cases rather luxurious—permanent, full-time abodes.

Open your medicine cabinet and you'll probably find several half-filled bottles of fingernail polish. Before tossing the containers, try one of these 10 unusual household uses for the beauty staple.

Wow guests by serving up snacks or drinks on a platter that's truly one-of-a-kind.

Light up your backyard without attracting any bugs to the party when you build this trendy design for a DIY tiki torch.

Make a planter box from scratch this weekend and you'll be seeing green in even the tiniest outdoor space this season.

Transform your basic backyard into an peaceful outdoor oasis with the soft melodies of this handmade ornament.

Here's a bright idea: Light up the dimmest corner of your living area with a customizable lamp. While its modern copper design may look like it cost a fortune, this DIY fixture comes in well under budget.

Open up space in your linen closet with a DIY storage project that will display your blankets attractively and keep them close at hand all year long.

Keep your coffee mug collection on display between brews using this unique handmade tree.

Arrange a collection of treasured keepsakes behind the glass of a shadow box for an impressive (and protective) at-home art exhibit.

Construct a convenient, over-the-armrest side table from scratch in a single afternoon, and wind up with the perfect place to rest your drink (and TV dinner) come movie night!

Enhance ordinary string lights with a festively floral makeover that will brighten your space—and mood.

Start this brag-worthy backyard bench one afternoon, and you'll be sitting on it roasting marshmallows before sunset. Trust us: This DIY is so simple, even a beginning woodworker can tackle it!

Greet guests with a chipper "Hello!" right at the door when you adorn your entrance with this simple and sunny DIY welcome mat.

Kool-Aid is a summertime staple in many American households. But did you know that this drink mix can do more than satisfy your thirst? Here are 11 surprising reasons to keep a few extra packets of the sweet, brightly colored powder on hand.

Impress your guests—and organize the clutter—with these 14 inspiring entryway ideas.

Many people cringe at the prospect of mattress shopping, and with good reason: Searching for a comfortable, high-quality bed within your price range can be incredibly daunting. But don’t fret! After learning these 12 things nobody tells you about buying a mattress, you’ll be able to head into the showroom with some valuable insider information—and a lot more confidence. Getting a restful night’s sleep has never been so easy.