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Barndominiums blend the airiness of a loft with a rural setting—and they may just be the next big home trend.

Should you start laying tile in the top corner, and work your way down? What's the best way to cut the tile? Learn what to do—and what not to do—when working with peel-and-stick tiling.

Add a little—or a lot—of spice to your menu with peppers grown in your own garden. Choose from some of the most popular, most familiar, hottest, and mildest, or experiment with a new variety.

With a few tools and modest DIY skills, build your own beautiful and functional picnic table for the backyard.

Looking to update your space with new wallpaper, but your walls aren't smooth? Read on to learn all you need to know about hanging wallpaper on textured walls. 

These drought-tolerant plants are attractive even without their flowers, which might not appear for years or decades.

Selling an empty home can be tough if home buyers can’t visualize the space’s full potential. With software from some of the best virtual staging companies, home sellers and real estate agents can boost a home’s curb appeal.

For those considering giving that old floor a new life, it’s time to check out some of the best hardwood floor refinishing companies.

Reupholstering a sofa can instantly make it feel brand-new again. The cost to reupholster a couch ranges from $600 to $4,000, or $1,750 on average.

Sometimes moving is inevitable, but it can be hard to leave a beloved home. How much does it cost to move a house? House moving has a wide cost range of $15,000 to $200,000.

Floors that creak, squeak, and groan are a major nuisance. It’s time to find out who to hire to fix squeaky floors and how to keep them silent.

Because bone meal remains a bone of contention among gardeners, you might want to bone up on bone meal’s uses and misuses!

Furniture upholstery cleaning removes stains and can bring most any piece back to life. Upholstery cleaning cost ranges from $119 to $231, or $172 on average.

Try your luck with the shamrock plant whose colorful three- or four-leaf “clovers” may bring you good fortune—or at least good foliage!

The average HVAC inspection cost is $300, falling within a typical range of $250 to $400. HVAC inspection costs are heavily influenced by system size, location, and type.

Insulating a garage can boost a home’s comfort level, usable space, and value. The average cost to insulate garage space is $4,500, falling within a typical range of $2,000 to $6,000.

If an old shed is severely damaged, too small to accommodate storage needs, or is underutilized, it may need to be removed. Shed removal cost ranges from $50 to $100 per hour, on average.

From cork floors and recycled glass countertops to insulation made from denim, there are plenty of options to stay trendy while minimizing your home’s environmental footprint.

Save money and time with a simple tool you may already have in your DIY arsenal.

Are you tired of all that hard work going up in smoke when some grinch comes along and steals your inflatable candy canes? This guide will help.