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Don’t let April’s showers and May’s flowers fool you. Savvy gardeners know that planting in fall leads to big-time gardening success.

The unintended strain on the power grid by smart thermostats could spell trouble if users aren’t educated on best practices.

Vegetable gardening is all about the harvest, which can become a race against the calendar. When Mother Nature threatens frost, know which bounty to harvest early and what to do with it.

When a hurricane, heat wave, or other weather event knocks out the electricity in your area, you'll want to be ready. Here's our best advice for what you can do before the lights go out.

Stop throwing away good food. Store your produce the right way to get the most out of it with the least waste.

This heavy-duty soap removes dirt, oil, paint, and some adhesives while leaving your hands soft.

Learn how this simple calculation can help you ensure a significant profit margin when flipping a house.

Save big at the end of the season on grills, mattresses, appliances, and more.

I tested a handful of products from Amazon’s new Denali line of DIY tools and accessories. Find out how they fared.

Woodturning is a blast. Find out what you need to know to get started with a new lathe.

Learn more about the various charcoal grill types and discover how to use a charcoal grill with this informative guide.

This handy skill can help you winterize your lawn mower or even get back on the road in a pinch.

A blacktop driveway offers multiple benefits, making it a popular parking surface choice for homeowners. The national average blacktop driveway cost is $4,854, which falls within a range of $3,109 to $7,082.

Recessed lighting offers major benefits to living spaces. But just how much do recessed ceiling lights cost? On average, the cost to install recessed lighting is $330 per light, falling within a range of $100 to $500.

A spa can turn your deck into a year-round oasis. Can your deck withstand the weight of a hot tub? Is there enough space at your place? Here's what to consider before you take the plunge.

Removing wallpaper can be a lengthy and difficult process, so many homeowners choose to hire a pro to remove theirs. Wallpaper removal cost averages around $786 nationally, with a range between $420 and $1,190.

Extreme temperatures can have negative, near-devastating effects on a lush and green lawn that’s otherwise well cared for year-round. An expert weighs in on the signs of heat stress and what homeowners can do about a heat-stressed lawn.

Revive and protect a tired kitchen table with one of these attractive, durable finishes.

A flooded basement is a homeowner’s nightmare. Here’s how to tackle flooded basement cleanup and when to call in a pro.

We tested the best paint brushes in several categories to help you find the perfect brush for your project.