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My basement is dry, and I don’t have to empty a messy bucket.

Score deals on electronics, holiday decorations, kitchen and bakeware items, and more this December.

Build your own set of outdoor seats with these printable project plans.

The Earthquake K33 wood chipper shredder isn’t the cheapest tool in the shed, but my hands-on test showed it is worth every penny.

Keeping your pool or spa free of dirt, leaves, and other debris is easy with one of these compact vacuums.

With a few small changes, learn how you can make your own impact on the planet–and maybe save some money while you’re at it.

Take steps to protect your pool during the off-season so it is ready to use again next summer.

When choosing an exterior paint color for your home, go beyond just trends and aesthetics. The right paint color can help heat and cool your home naturally, helping to reduce monthly utility bills and saving you money in the long run.

If you don’t like to vegetate during winter, try growing winter vegetables.

Whether there’s too much light in your kitchen or you want to add to the aesthetic of your culinary space, kitchen curtains are often a must-have for a home chef.

Add showy red-blooming or red-leafed shrubs to your home landscape for vibrant, year-round curb appeal.

This outdoor seat will stand the test of time. Make one (or a dozen) for your backyard with these downloadable project plans.

Silicone baking cups aren’t just handy for making muffins. Get creative ideas for using these colorful and affordable containers around the house.

You can help the planet, get to know your neighbors, and make a difference in your community by cleaning up the neighborhood.

A staircase remodel can take a home’s visual appeal to new heights, but how much does this project cost? The national average staircase remodel cost is $2,051, with a typical range of $953 to $3,253.

Getting stuck with a broken dryer in the middle of laundry day can put a damper on anyone’s mood. Troubleshoot reasons for a dryer that won’t start with these tips about what may have gone wrong.

There’s a growing menu of sustainable wood alternatives for DIYers to consider. Learn more about home renovation projects made with rice hulls, cork, hemp, bamboo, and paper.

Keep radioactive gas outside and protect yourself from radon-induced lung cancer with these mitigation techniques.

Help save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed in your garden.

The national average barndominium cost is $265,000, though the final price is heavily influenced by size, site, and materials. Barndominium enthusiasts can expect to pay anywhere from $112,800 to $540,000 for their dream home.