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Resilient Plants for Hardy Hellstrips

Here are our picks for resilient plants you can use to create a stunning and practical landscape between sidewalks and streets.
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5 Ideas for Faux Wood Beams

Faux wood beams can add charm to your home without the expense of the real thing. Here are ideas for how to use them in your home design.

Cleaning Dos and Don'ts for a Painted Hardwood Floor

In this guide, a flooring expert offers tips for cleaning and maintaining your painted hardwood floor, as well as mistakes to avoid.
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How to Revive a Beat-Up Deck

Coat cracked and dried-out boards with sand-impregnated paint to bring them back to life
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3 Tips for Tackling a Small-Bathroom Redo

Get the look of a full makeover in your bath without the cost of one
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6 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill This Summer

Easy ways to cut your energy bill so you can stay cool and still have money left over.
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10 Creative Uses for C-Clamps You Can Use in Your Home

C-clamps are a practical tool for more than just workshop clamping. Explore creative ways to make use of C-clamps in your home.
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Why Barns are Red and More Paint Color Cues

Have you ever wondered why barns are red? These are the stories behind certain hues associated with Americana.
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Find Your Dream Contractor

Find qualified pros with these online databases
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6 Ways To Prep for the Fourth of July

Follow this hosting checklist to create a fun, safe Fourth of July celebration for all ages. Get tips on grilling and fireworks.
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Chicken Coop Must-Haves for a Healthy Flock

With our comprehensive guide, discover what you need for a well-equipped chicken coop, from housing and feeding to security and enrichment.
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All About Hardwood Decking: Wood Options and Maintenance

Explore hardwood decking options, benefits, and maintenance. Learn about durability, installation, and care tips for a long-lasting deck.
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Choosing Tile for Reselling Your Home: Timeless vs. Trendy

Selling your home in the future? Here's how to make informed tile choices that can up your resale value and attract buyers.
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14 Design Ideas for Pleasant Patios

Learn how to transform your simple patio into a beautiful and functional outdoor living area with these DIY-friendly design ideas.
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High-Tech Clothes Dryers

See the surprising new tricks high-tech dryers can do to make your life—and laundry—easier.
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How To Label a Metal Toolbox With Chalkboard Paint

This DIY toolbox label project is perfect for Father’s Day—or any other day you want to help the handy person in your life get organized.
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What's Inside Your Glade Fragrance Plug-In?

SC Johnson offers transparency into Glade ingredients, but how safe are they to actually use in your home?
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Pro Tips for Painting Trim

Give trim the special treatment it deserves
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6 Creative Backyard Shade Ideas You Can Use for Your Home

Get more use out of your backyard spaces and stay comfortable when it's hot outside with these simple backyard shade ideas.
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Charming Planters for Kitchen Herb Gardens

Squeeze in some growing space with these containers
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8 Ways to Make Your Bed Heavenly

Maximize comfort and style with these bedding tips
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Is There Hidden Mold in Your Home?

A new documentary shows the prevalence and dangers of mold toxins in our living spaces
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4 Tips for Building Stone Walls in Your Yard

Choose the best materials, location, and method and improve the look of your landscape
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Outdoor Lighting Upgrades for Summer Entertaining

Brighten up your entertainment space with unique outdoor lighting. Learn more about each type and get valuable design ideas from our experts.
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Quick Tips for Tackling a Fixer-Upper House

Intimidated by the thought of a big home renovation? These tips will make your fixer-upper project more manageable.