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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High-Tech Clothes Dryers
See the surprising new tricks high-tech dryers can do to make your life—and laundry—easier.
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.
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?
Pro Tips for Painting Trim
Give trim the special treatment it deserves
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.
3 Nontoxic Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Backyard BBQ
Enjoy the great outdoors—and your outdoor festivities—without blood-thirsty mosquitoes crashing the party
Charming Planters for Kitchen Herb Gardens
Squeeze in some growing space with these containers
8 Ways to Make Your Bed Heavenly
Maximize comfort and style with these bedding tips
Plan a Gallery Wall With This New App
Visualize your gallery-wall masterpiece with a digital mock-up
Is There Hidden Mold in Your Home?
A new documentary shows the prevalence and dangers of mold toxins in our living spaces
4 Tips for Building Stone Walls in Your Yard
Choose the best materials, location, and method and improve the look of your landscape
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.
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.
4 Greenhouses Made From Recycled Windows
Check out these smart, budget-friendly tricks to create your own backyard greenhouse with salvaged materials.
7 Smart Makeover Ideas You Can Do in a Small Backyard
Check out these seven easy DIY ways to squeeze more style and functionality into your small outdoor space.
4 Dishwasher Hacks for Cleaner Dishes
Does silverware go up or down in the dishwasher? Is liquid detergent just as good as powder? We list some dishwasher secrets that’ll help your dishes achieve a deeper clean.
How To Paint a High-Gloss Front Door
Learn how to paint a high-gloss front door with our step-by-step guide that walks you through sanding, priming, and more.
11 Ways to Update Your Floors With Paint
Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet
6 Things to Do This Summer
Add these best practices to your summer routine