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Rosemary transforms potatoes from blah to brilliant, but getting the rosemary from seed (or stem) to a full-grown plant takes a little patience and step-by-step guidance.

Adding simple built-in shelving to an alcove in a den or living room is a perfect way to take advantage of wasted space.

Nothing turns your home into a summertime hangout quite like a swimming pool, but there’s more to pool ownership than providing towels and inflating a few floaties. Before you buy a home with a pool, make sure you’re ready for the responsibility.

Enjoy your yard without overheating when you implement any of these patio shade ideas.

Wildfires are dangerous and destructive. Following these tactics and tips can help safeguard your home—and your family.

Find some inspiration to transform your backyard pool area into an outdoor oasis with one of these artistic and aesthetically pleasing pool landscaping ideas.

If you are still on the fence about whether to purchase a garden fence, consider a few of the styles pictured here.

Benjamin Franklin once said, "Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship." He perfectly explains the effect small expenses can have on personal finances. Every little bit adds up when you are watching your spending.

Gas-powered leaf blowers aren’t just loud—their emissions could be contributing to global warming. Here's why towns around the nation are restricting their use (or banning them altogether), and what you should do with yard leaves instead.

NeuroBalance Center president and founder Joy Wagner weighs in on ways we can make it easier for mobility-challenged individuals to navigate our homes.

Painter’s tape helps create a clean sharp finish to paint edges when decorating, but how do you know when it’s safe to remove it?

When attempting to attract hummingbirds, you might find yourself with an unwanted ant infestation instead. 

Go from gray to gorgeous with this simple technique to impart your patio, floor, or countertop with deep, stylish color.

If you’d like to tiptoe through the tulips next spring, tiptoe through a few of these tulip-planting tips first.

If planted at the right time and tended properly, these pretty, cool-season flowers can live longer than you think.

From fabric to wood and staples to brads, the DeWalt staple gun does it all. But can it live up to the hype?

Harvest your tomatoes at the perfect stage of ripeness for the best flavor and maximum shelf life.

One of the most common living organisms in the world may have taken up residence in your home, and you may not even know it. Mold—the common name for thousands of different types of fungi—can grow wherever moisture and organic matter are present, and that's not great news. Aside from being unsightly, mold can be downright dangerous. Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control, “Molds can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation." Not only that, but people with allergies or certain types of respiratory illnesses are especially vulnerable to the ill effects of mold. Even worse, mold can grow just about anywhere there is moisture, even in places you can't see or don't typically even think about cleaning. Here are just a few hiding places where mold might be lurking in your home.

Whether or not to caulk the toilet base to the floor can generate heated debate. We look into the pros and cons in search of a definitive answer.

Prized for its striking emerald green color and shade tolerance, tall fescue produces a lush lawn that's well suited to northern climates.