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Help blueberry plants thrive by choosing the proper soil for their unique needs.

Before you shop for furniture, consider designing and building a custom solution using stock cabinets.

Temperature is just one of many factors that can either make or break your power tool batteries.

This heavy-duty ice chopper is the best alternative to ice melt–and you can get it now at a bargain price–37% off!

Why replace your rusted metal outdoor furniture? Using an inexpensive tool and few other supplies, you can scrape away rust and refinish your existing set.

Due to several factors that triggered the shortage, people are turning to alternative methods to melt ice and snow near the end of winter.

Painting a brick wall, exterior, or fireplace is a great way to protect the surface and freshen your home’s aesthetic.

There’s no need to choose between free floor space and a good night’s sleep—a Murphy bed folds out for a restful slumber at night and then tucks away to reclaim space during the day.

Nothing says summer quite like the taste of homegrown tomatoes fresh from the vine. Good soil will help gardeners produce the largest, most flavorful specimens.

Add accent illumination or increase overall brightness without changing a room’s decor via recessed lighting that suits any setting, style, and budget.

Clean and protect your tile surfaces with the best tile cleaners for the kitchen and bathroom. After testing various products, we found the best tile cleaners for a variety of situations.

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Don't shiver in your car, waiting for your windshield defroster to kick on! Mix up this DIY de-icer solution and you'll have a clear view in just a few minutes.

Repainting the bathroom? We'll show you the best ways to apply paint in the hardest-to-reach spot: behind the toilet.

Upcycling old metal furniture or decor? Removing paint from metal can breathe new life into your old belongings. Here's what you'll need to get the project done.

Keep your home smelling fresh with the continuous action of a plug-in air freshener.

You can keep your home protected from winter’s freezing cold and summer’s sweltering heat by insulating your attic, and our top pick is easy for anyone to install.

Fresh out of ice melt? Make your own homemade ice melt concoctions—and save yourself a tumble down the driveway—using materials you already have at home.

From craft projects to industrial and manufacturing uses, double-sided tape is one of the most versatile of all tapes available. After researching and comparing countless options, these are our top recommendations.

Leveling a concrete floor is a key step before installing new flooring on top of it. Learn which tools and products make this an easy DIY.