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14 Smart Small Yard Landscaping Ideas

Many of today's homes (especially condos and townhouses) often have little or no yard space at all. Fear not....


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Create a Dream Cottage Garden With These 12 Flowers

A good cottage garden has a loose, informal look with something always in bloom, thanks to planning on the part...


10 Tips for Starting a Vegetable Garden

Growing your own vegetables is fun, rewarding and easier than you think. This year, let us help you get growing!


Best Electric and Gas Tankless Water Heaters for On-Demand Hot Water

If you want a constant supply of hot water while saving money on your energy bill, the best tankless water...


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The Best Types of Attic Insulation

Choose from these types of attic insulation to keep your house warm and your attic dry and mold-free. You'll also...



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Best-Kept Secrets of Professional Painters

Learn how to paint like a pro and pick up some great tips for achieving a perfectly smooth and even...


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28 Secret and Unique Clamping Tricks from Woodworkers

Clamps are a woodworker's best friend, and there are endless ways to use them in the workshop. Here are 28...

13 Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Ants

From pouring vinegar to stowing the dog food and crushing up mint, here's what works and what doesn't when it...


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13 Snow Blowing Tips That Make Snow Removal Quick and Easy

These snow blowing tips will help you maintain and operate your snow blower for maximum efficiency and safety. Read these...


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PEX Plumbing Pipe Guide: Everything You Need to Know About PEX Piping

PEX piping is the biggest revolution since the flush toilet. Learn what it is and everything in between with this...


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39 Outdoor Woodworking Projects for Beginners

You don't have to be an expert woodworker or own specialty tools to take on one of these 40 outdoor...


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Plant These 9 Native Trees To Help Wildlife

Whether your yard is nestled in a city lot or stretches across a mountain, here are some native trees you...


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16 Tips to Get the Best Plywood for Your Buck

Check out our best plywood money-saving tips to help you build better cabinets and furniture.


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56 Brilliant Woodworking Tips for Beginners

Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their...


The 9 Best Dust Collector Machines for Woodworking, Tested and Reviewed

Dust collection is an important part of a clean and safe shop. We tested and reviewed the best dust collector...


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15 Gorgeous Deck and Patio Ideas You Can DIY

Stop dreaming about your perfect deck or patio and start planning. Take a look at some of our favorite projects,...

7 Tiny House Kits to Make Your Minimalism Dreams Come True

These houses might be tiny, but they're big on style (and functionality).


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17 Handy Hints for DIY Electrical Work

Get to know these tricks before you tackle electrical projects at home.


20 Best Harbor Freight Tools for DIYers

If you're a DIYer, you'll find the best Harbor Freight tools to get the job done without wiping out your...


5 Most Reliable Washer Dryer Brands, According to Appliance Repair Techs and Expert Testing

Wondering about the most reliable brands of washers and dryers? Check out the top 5 recommended by experts and tested...


19 Things You Should Never Do To Your Lawn

Whether you’re a green thumb or not, it’s easy to maintain a barefoot-worthy lawn with these tips.


The Best Inverter Generators for Your Home or RV

Whether your home blacks out from a storm or you're going camping, stay powered up with an inverter generator.

These 10 Best Cordless Brad Nailers Are Worthy Additions to Your Shop in 2025

Have cordless brad nailers finally improved enough to replace our trusty pneumatic tools? We tested the top models.


9 Kitchen Island Lighting Ideas That Are Functional and Stylish

Check out these designer-approved light fixture ideas to brighten up your kitchen island.


The 6 Best Garage Door Insulation Kits for Temperature Control

Reduce heat loss or gain with a garage door insulation kit that suits your door and budget.


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10 Ground Cover Plants for Full Sun

For your sunniest expanses in the landscape, consider these low-maintenance ground cover plants to choke out competing weeds.


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9 Tips To Create an Authentic Backyard Japanese Garden

A Japanese-style backyard is a place for contemplating nature. Here are some tips to help you set up your own...


3 Simple Landscape Edging Ideas

Three simple, attractive, low-maintenance garden and landscape edging ideas to inspire and keep weeds out of your garden.