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These dishwashing liquids are designed to cut through grime to save you time, water, and elbow grease.

Certain types of hardscaping, which provide durability and architectural definition to a yard, can also be good for the environment.

Moss lawns are low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional turf. Are they right for your property?

Feathered friends make for great window watching, but when they come too close, things can get chaotic. If a bird swoops in through an open window and gets stuck in your home, try this trick to shoo it back outdoors using a common household item.

Roof replacement can easily cost thousands of dollars. But there's one crucial step that's key to increasing the odds that insurance will cover such a massive expense—as long as you do it right.

Often an afterthought, the shower curtain rod plays a key role in bathroom design, so choose wisely.

If you always find yourself wiping water off your just-washed dishes, try these tips for troubleshooting a dishwasher that doesn’t dry.

Soil rakes, garden rakes, bow rakes: Why are there so many types of rakes at the home center, and which do you actually need to clean up your yard?

Homeowners who want to maximize space while having the convenience of a flexible layout should consider the pocket door. If you're thinking about installing one, first read our handy planning guide to see whether this retractable door system is right for you.

When your AC smells like gas, it may be due to an actual gas leak. Know the signs to keep your home and family safe.

Cleaning concrete surfaces starts with a mild detergent, then you can up the ante as needed.

No self-respecting outdoor kitchen is complete without one of these cooking appliances.

Flowers and ornamentals grow better in a weed-free environment. Find out how to rid a garden of weeds in an environmentally safe manner.

Perplexed by what to do about birds pilfering your berry patch? Try some of these humane and harmless ways to protect your homegrown berries from the birds.

Light lovers rejoice! These ages-old above-the-door architectural elements are back in a big way.

Clean and restore stainless steel surfaces around the house with this safe, simple, economical formula.

You can’t DIY everything, so when you need to outsource labor for a project, we know exactly who you should call. We extensively evaluated hundreds of companies to find the ones you can count on the most.

Looking for a natural ant killer that's safe to use in your living space? These home remedies for ants are easy to make using ingredients from your pantry and workshop.

Who has the time (or water) to waste on persnickety landscape plants? With careful plant selection, you can have a garden rife with texture and color, without a lot of upkeep.

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