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Keep yourself and your home safe and looking great by moving these projects outside.

Equip yourself correctly to tackle this old-world and specialized technique.

Spring is in the air and it’s time to get growing! Whether you’re working within the confines of an apartment balcony, a modest backyard, or an expansive ranch, a vertical garden provides new opportunities for growth. Vertical gardens use a variety of methods to grow herbs, vegetables, and flowers in a structured environment. While there are numerous commercial vertical planters on the market, it is easy to make your own by upcycling items from your garage or attic—or hunting for affordable finds at your local flea market. The key ingredient is good-quality potting soil and a planting vessel that allows for consistent drainage. If you’re wondering whether you have any household items that could be used to build a DIY vertical garden, here are 14 creative ideas to get you started.

If your walls are ready for a refresh, these online retailers will ship paint to your doorstep.

Find out why sunrooms appeal to many homeowners and whether one is right for your home.

You can safely defer these projects without compromising your home or reducing its value.

Bigger is better with these massive flowers that you can grow at home.

Master this simple yet crucial tool to ensure precision for your projects.

Believe it or not, there are right and wrong ways to clean the house. Check out what cleaning mistakes you might be making and how to fix them.

Growing your own food provides food security and gives you the opportunity to eat the freshest produce available. Don't worry if you have no room for a garden in the yard; indoor gardening can be simple if you know how.

Don't let the idea of organizing the house overwhelm you. Clear clutter and tidy things up with these home organization ideas for every corner of the house.

Grow your garden to new heights and help save the world with homemade compost.

Make today the start of an eco-friendly lifestyle change. Try these 20 easy ideas you can do right now to be kinder to the planet.

Cutting metal may seem straightforward to the experienced DIYer, but make sure you keep these six things in mind before beginning your next project.

Whether you have loose, nutrient-dense soil or something more like modeling clay, the way you treat it could be making it worse.

Don't toss your scraps into the trash. Learn how you can grow fresh produce from your leftovers and cuttings.

Learn if a bottle of bleach that’s been sitting around for a while is still safe and effective—and the correct way to dispose of it if its time has come.

When you’re bound and determined to find a bargain, there are options other than Costco.

This isn't your mother's pantry. From utilizing areas you previously ignored to installing devoted storage for individual appliances, getting the most out of your kitchen is all about packing creative solutions into every nook and cranny of available space. Browse these 15 innovative storage ideas that will help you do just that!

Follow these recipes to get extra mileage from a cleaning agent that’s been used for generations.