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13 DIY Squirrel Feeder Ideas for Your Yard
Lawn & Garden

13 DIY Squirrel Feeder Ideas for Your Yard

Move over, birds! These feeders are for your bushy-tailed backyard friends.

3 Good Reasons to Dust Your Houseplants—and How to Do It
Lawn & Garden

3 Good Reasons to Dust Your Houseplants—and How to Do It

Don’t neglect this essential step in plant parenthood.

20 Photos That Show Why Chicago Loves the Two-Flat
Design

20 Photos That Show Why Chicago Loves the Two-Flat

Home comes in many shapes and sizes. In the Windy City, one unique setup is attracting renters and buyers of all kinds.

How to Decorate With Farmhouse Beads
Design

How to Decorate With Farmhouse Beads

Try out the boho trend by decorating your home with a chic set of wooden beads. Your mantel, coffee table, and vase will thank you later!

The Best Carpet Shampoo Options
Reviews

The Best Carpet Shampoos for Deep Cleaning

Find the right solution to get stained, spotty, smelly carpets clean and fresh again.

How to Sweat Copper Pipes
Interior

How To: Sweat Copper Pipe

Ready to take on more complex plumbing jobs? Learn this technique of creating leak-proof joints.

How to Clean Ceramic Tile
Interior

How To: Clean Ceramic Tile

Keep your floors looking shiny and new with these simple techniques.

How to Prune a Tree
Lawn & Garden

How To: Prune a Tree

An occasional pruning will keep your trees healthy, safe, and pleasing to the eye. Follow these instructions on how to prune a tree to make sure that your cuts are effective and kind.

10 Things You Didn’t Know a Paintbrush Can Do
DIY

10 Things You Didn’t Know a Paintbrush Can Do

Paintbrushes aren’t just for painting anymore! In fact, even if you don’t have a painting project in your future, you may want to stock up on paintbrushes the next time they're on sale. Did you know that you can use various types of paintbrushes in the kitchen and around the house as well as in the craft room? Here are just a few unusual uses for a new, clean paintbrush.

Person in yellow boots using ice melt
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Using Ice Melt

Master these tricks for using ice melt correctly to keep your walkways, driveways, and other surfaces safe to navigate.

How To Get Rid Of Squirrels
Lawn & Garden

How To: Get Rid of Squirrels

Most of the time, squirrels are completely benign, but in some situations, they can cause considerable damage. If you want to put an end to your squirrel problem, don't miss our five-point action plan.

How to Build a Trellis - Lattice Grate
DIY

How To: Build a Trellis (The Quick and Easy Way)

Twined by flowering vines or climbing vegetables, a trellis is practical and picturesque—and not too tough to make.

How to Make an Evergreen Wreath
DIY

How To: Make an Evergreen Holiday Wreath

How to Weather Wood - 5 Ways
DIY

5 Ways to Weather Wood

With any of these 5 easy DIY methods, you can weather new wood and add years of rustic charm in a weekend—or less!

How to Remove Paint from Plastic
DIY

How To: Remove Paint from Plastic

These four paint easy removal methods prove successful in any DIY situation, leaving your plastic pristine.

How To Waterproof Fabric - DIY Waterproofing With Wax
DIY

How To: Waterproof Fabric

You can waterproof everything from your favorite outdoor pillows to your kitschy canvas tote using a water repellant that’s been around for more than a century.

10 Things Never to Flush Down the Toilet
Interior

10 Things Never to Flush Down the Toilet

Save your plumbing and the sewer system by correctly disposing of these items in the trash—not your toilet.

If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors
Lawn & Garden

If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors

It can be hard enough choosing one interior paint color you'd love to live with day after day, but what about the ultimate design challenge: Finding two or more colors that work well together! Where does one even begin to look? "A great place to start is to find something in your home like a work of art or rug that combines the color you love with other colors," says Sharon Radovich, principal of the Austin, Texas, design firm Panache Interiors. "That will give you a sense of which other shades would be complementary." For more color-mixing advice from Radovich and other designers, click ahead!

9 Top Tips for Blocking Out Noisy Neighbors
Design

9 Top Tips for Blocking Out Noisy Neighbors

Stop tearing your hair out and breathe a sigh of relief, thanks to these easy sound-blocking strategies.

5 Garage Makeovers That Will Inspire Your Own
Exterior

5 Garage Makeovers That Will Inspire Your Own

Check out these amazing before-and-afters to inspire you to get your own garage interior organized and looking great.