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Keep long-tailed rodents from taking over your home with these effective rat poisons.

If your chair is damaging your carpet, don’t wait any longer to protect your pile with one of these high-quality chair mats.

Annual maintenance, tune-up, and essential HVAC service cost runs from $75 to $200, with the average homeowner paying around $100.

Whether it’s your first move or your fifth, these tips on how to pack for a move will help make what can seem like a monumental task more efficient and less stressful.

Moving out of state can be an overwhelming task. Wondering how to move to another state? This guide will break it down into manageable steps.

Despite taking every precaution, some homeowners unwittingly attract burglars to their property. According to the FBI, the average financial loss from a burglary is more than $2,000—but loss of property is just the tip of the iceberg. Intruders can put your family at risk, and the aftermath of a break-in can cause a great deal of emotional distress. With vacation season in full swing, it pays to take a closer look at your home security measures. Here are 11 ways that homeowners unintentionally lure burglars to their home, and some corrective steps you can take to reduce your risk of a theft.

Opening a window deodorizes and refreshes your home, and introduces the benefits of clean outside air to your indoor space.

Download one of these DIY plans to create your own garden potting bench for a spot to start seeds, repot houseplants, keep your gardening tools organized, and complete other gardening-related tasks.

Don’t watch your home crumble around you when you can take action against termites with the best termite treatments for your home.

Learn more about the chainsaws this top name brand offers.

Tidy up your yard and boost your curb appeal with big savings on garden gear, outdoor tools, patio furniture, and more.

Home saunas offer a variety of health and wellness benefits and have never been more affordable. This comprehensive article takes a close look at some of the most popular models.

Whether it’s incessant hissing, a slow leak, or some other toilet trouble, a broken toilet wastes a lot of water—and money! The right repair kit can fix common commode concerns.

Get the look of tile with a beautiful peel-and-stick version that can be installed without professional help for an instant kitchen or bathroom upgrade.

Bring extra food and drink storage to the garage or workshop with garage-ready refrigerators that protect their contents even in extreme temperatures.

From costs to comfort, consider some important factors before choosing transportation for your belongings.

The cause of cracked, crumbling wood can be deceiving, especially if a homeowner doesn’t know the differences in termite damage vs. wood rot. The guide below can help decipher the problem.

There’s little as simultaneously American and classic as a red-painted barn. But why are barns red in the first place?

Select the best epoxy resin to meet your needs when sealing projects or floors, making jewelry, creating art, and more.

Learn how the best converters can remove and prevent rust while simultaneously adding a coat of paint-ready primer to all your metal possessions.