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how to organize Christmas lights
Design

3 Fixes for Tangled Christmas Lights

Removing and storing string lights can be a messy business. Now that it's time to box up all that twinkling holiday decor, try one of these three string light organizing solutions that will protect your sanity and make sure next season shines just as brightly.

How to Deodorize Trash Can
DIY

3 Fixes for a Foul-Smelling Trash Can

Even after taking out the garbage, some foul smells can still linger in your trash bin. Try any of these three easy solutions, and your kitchen will be scent-free in no time.

How to Kill Mold
DIY

How To: Kill Mold

Anywhere moisture lurks, mold may not be far behind. Patio furniture, bathroom walls, basement floors—they're all hospitable environments for invading spores. You can fight back the attack with a sturdy scrub brush and a few potent cleaning supplies. Here's how.

How to Clean Copper
DIY

How To: Clean Copper

Do you have copper that's looking tarnished and dingy? Freshen it up using items that you probably already have in your pantry. Here's how.

How to Clean Marble
Interior

How To: Clean Marble

Marble surfaces are elegant and classic, but they require special care to retain their luster. Follow our tips to keep your marble countertops and floors clean, shiny, and stain-free.

How to Grow Moss
Lawn & Garden

How To: Grow Moss

Moss has many uses in the garden. A scattering on a stone wall lends a romantic patina, while cultivated tufts can create a velvety green ground cover. Here's how to establish and maintain this eco-friendly, versatile plant in your own garden.

How to Remove Rust
DIY

How To: Remove Rust

There are several ways to remove rust from metal. Here, we give you a step-by-step tutorial on three common methods, so you can choose the one that best suits your project and skill set.

How to Make Fresh Garland - Complete
DIY

How To: Make a Fresh Holiday Garland

The beauty and aroma of a fresh garland gracefully draped over a fence, banister, or deck railing are true hallmarks of the season. In a few simple steps, you can create your own festive garland to enjoy all through the holidays.

Clean-cutting-laminate
DIY

How To: Get Clean, Chip-Free Cuts in Melamine and Veneer

35 Easy Painted Pumpkins to Perk Up Your Halloween
DIY

35 Easy Painted Pumpkins to Perk Up Your Halloween

Feeling festive but don't want to deal with the mess of carving pumpkins? Then these painted pumpkins, from striped to marbled, will help you get in the Halloween mood.

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder
DIY

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder

Avoid these dangerous errors when using a ladder, and you can safely complete your home maintenance projects without any surprise trips to the emergency room.

The Benefits of Switching to a Frost-Free Faucet
Reviews

How a Frost-Free Faucet Can Save Homeowners Thousands of Dollars

Avoid major headaches (and repair bills) with one very affordable exterior update.

How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last?
Interior

How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last?

Air-conditioning systems keep getting better with each passing year, but of course not even the best can last forever. Continue now to learn how long cooling technologies typically last—and why, if your old system fails, you may view it as a new opportunity.

How to Clean Laminate Floors
Interior

How To: Clean Laminate Floors

With regular maintenance and careful cleaning, you can keep your laminate floor looking shiny and new.

Patio Building
Exterior

Planning Guide: Patios

Planning a patio building project? Here's what you need to know to ensure a lasting, professional-looking result.

New Air Conditioning for Old Houses
Interior

New Air Conditioning for Old Houses

It's now easier to retrofit older homes with increasingly compact air conditioning systems.

The Best Wasp Spray Options
Reviews

The Best Wasp Sprays for Pest Control

Mount an assault on that hive invading your property with a powerful wasp spray.

Solatube Daylighting
Interior

Tubular Skylights 101

While bringing natural light to interior spaces of a home was originally limited to costly, difficult-to-install, and problem-riddled traditional skylights, today's tubular devices are lighting up interiors with smart and sophisticated style.

JNoonan-irrigation-well-in-landscape
Lawn & Garden

Save Money with an Irrigation Well

7 Things to Know Before You Wallpaper the Ceiling
Interior

7 Things to Know Before You Wallpaper the Ceiling

Pick the perfect type, color, and pattern to wallpaper your ceiling—and take our tips to ensure smooth, flawless results.