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These quality ropes will ensure that the tree swing in your backyard is safe, secure, and ready for years of fun.

Get inspired by these gaming room ideas. Whether you're a casual enthusiast or a hardcore gamer, there's a gaming setup idea that's sure to speak to you.

Daily activities, kids, and pets can wreak havoc on the carpet, leaving behind unwanted smells and odors. Freshen your carpet and home with these carpet deodorizers.

Illuminate your property efficiently with one of these top outdoor light bulbs.  

Including your basement's square footage when calculating your home's size can help home sellers—and potentially stick a homeowner with a larger tax bill. Here's what to know about walkout basements, finished basements, and other below-grade spaces.

These machines offer the power and reliability to get tough landscaping jobs done—all day, every day—with ample comfort for the operator.

Lush green lawns don't happen by accident—they're a product of careful tending and regular fertilizing. Find out which lawn fertilizer is the best choice for your turf.

It’s helpful to know if fertilizer is too old or spoiled to be of any use. Thankfully, fertilizer shelf life extends longer than you might guess, but it depends on what type of fertilizer you have.

Red, blue, yellow, and even black, these plants and flowers will take color-blocking your garden beds to the next level. 

Don’t rush your next project. Learn how long to let spackle dry to get the best results. 

In the market for new insulation that creates a more comfortable and energy-efficient home? Use this guide to determine the type that's right for your space.

Those white, cloudy rings on your dining room table don't have to stay there forever. Try one of these methods for removing—or at least minimizing—water stains on wood.

Cozy and sophisticated but a little retro, this new home decor trend makes sturdily built, "lived in" stuff cool again.

The drought could still put a strain on your budget, travel plans, and the choices you make for your own home landscape as drier, warmer weather has widespread consequences beyond the Southwest region.

Before you start shopping for a new garage door, learn what you should be looking for and get a sense of the vast possibilities this popular home improvement offers.

Moving is exciting, but it can be overwhelming too. Before you pack up all your belongings into boxes, set aside these items so you have everything you need on hand the moment you arrive at your new home.

The Kratky method is a form of hydroponics that is adaptable for small home gardens or large-scale production. Here are a few things to know about this simple technique.

Measuring your stairs is a crucial step when installing carpet on your staircase. Learn how to measure stairs for carpet correctly.

Considering this out-of-sight yard drainage option could save your property (and your neighbor's) from erosion after every storm.

Refinishing kitchen cabinets is a terrific, cost-effective solution for homeowners who are tired of their cabinet color, or just need to give an old set of cabinets some pizzazz. Here’s how to tackle the project yourself.