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Frustrated by buzzing creatures following you around the house? Our guide will teach you both how to get rid of gnats and how to prevent future infestations.

Woodpeckers may be nice to look at, but they can also cause damage to your home and trees. Learn how to get rid of woodpeckers by reading this guide.

Read this guide to learn about the best metal-cutting tools to have on hand and the best ways to cut sheet metal, pipes, and more.

Watch as 2020 Idea House builder and designer Jerry and Sandy Effren of Greyrock Homes give a video tour and Q&A, hosted by This Old House editor Chris Ermides.

Learn if adding tint to your home’s windows is worth it, as well as the methods for installation, types of tint available, and more.

If air is in your water pipes, you may be able to easily fix it yourself. Learn how to tell if air is in your plumbing system and how to get rid of it.

Frontpoint offers DIY home security with no contract required and has a smartphone app that allows you to set highly customized notifications. Read this Frontpoint home security review to learn more and determine if the company is the best fit for you.

Learn the best techniques for removing grease, burnt-on food, and rust for safe, delicious meals every time you grill.

Got a toilet clog, but no plunger in sight? Read this to learn how to unclog a toilet using only simple household items you probably have.

In this guide, we detail how often you should change your air filter, why it's important, and step-by-step instructions on how to do it.

A doorbell camera lets you see and interact with visitors at your doorstep from the convenience of your smartphone. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team will cover the five best doorbell cameras that can help you maintain a sense of security for you and your home.

In this Comcast home security review, the This Old House Reviews Team will cover the company’s offerings to help you determine which security system is right for you.

Looking for some sunroom design inspiration? Check out these decorative sunroom ideas to learn how to maximize your light-filled oasis.

Looking to provide luxury accommodations for your out-of-town friends and family members? Start by making sure you have the right bedding. Use this guide to pick out one of the eight best mattresses for a guest room.

Prepare your place to land the best purchase price. These professional tips can help you DIY your home’s staging.

The top real estate agents in Raleigh have many years of experience, proven track records, and strong reputations.

Abode offers customers a DIY home security solution and an affordable professional monitoring plan. Read this Abode home security review to learn about the company’s two security kits, optional add-ons, and monitoring services.

In this LL flooring review, we take an in-depth look at the flooring and services offered by the company as well as its pricing and reputation.

Hybrid willow trees are exceptionally fast-growing, perfect for giving you the lush, living privacy screen you want in just a few years.

Burning bush shrubs have a bold, fiery scarlet hue throughout the fall, making either a bold statement as a specimen plant or a stunning hedge or privacy screen.

Limelight hydrangea trees produce prolific, enormous, pale green blooms that turn cream or pink as summer turns into fall.

Emperor Japanese Maple trees are a compact, cold-hardy variety that put on a brilliant display of dazzling red flowers for three seasons.