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Shoveling can be backbreaking labor. To avoid undue injury to yourself or the shovel, follow these helpful guidelines for digging.

In this guide, we walk you through the pros and cons of each driveway surface, from concrete, to crushed stone, to asphalt, to brick.

In this guide, you'll learn to properly square joists for your deck, from basic techniques and essential tools to troubleshooting.

Learn how to place piers for a sturdy deck. This guide covers layout, spacing, digging, and setting piers for your deck foundation.

Create ideal growing conditions and easy-on-the-back gardening

Have a piece of furniture that you love, but it's chipped or out of style? Learn how to strip its paint and give it new life.

See how one homeowner transformed her tiny backyard into a lush oasis for outdoor living.

Knowing how long your home's systems and appliances last can help you plan and budget for repairs or replacements. Read about the average lifespans of heating systems, outdoor siding, and much more.

You'd be amazed at some of the wacky house-related ordinances still on the books around the country

Tips for using online resources to get the best contractors for your projects

See 16 bizarre discoveries uncovered by the home inspectors of the ASHI Reporter

Get your media center organized with a custom-built storage unit

We show you 18 different post-mount mailbox designs to help you choose an upgrade that complements your home’s style.

Learn how to transform your home's front entrance with budget-conscious improvements that can boost curb appeal and property value.

If you're looking to give your modern home a vintage, historical aesthetic, we have you covered with these helpful tips and tricks.

The 1830s farmhouse with 1950s additions was a shoo-in for a teardown. Then a pair of old-house buffs decided to revive its antique core and build a gracious, vintage-look home around it

Transform your bath with budget-conscious improvements that'll boost your home's wow factor—and its value

These plants thrive on neglect, but that'll only make you love them more.

A Chicago couple uses spray-foam insulation made from soybeans to keep their kitchen cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Car Wax Has Uses Beyond Just Shining up Your Vehicle. Here Are Some Ways You Can Use Car Wax Around Your Home.

Discover your home's vulnerable spots before you go away on vacation, and learn how to prevent burglaries for less than $250

The experts from This Old House pick apart 14 commonly held household myths and set the record straight

Our guide shows you how to create a butterfly garden that draws vibrant butterflies with the right plants and design elements.

Encourage beneficial creatures to come to your place and stay awhile. Turn your lawn into a wildlife-friendly habitat with our tips.