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Old counters can make a kitchen feel out-of-date, but replacing them with new, expensive materials isn’t always an…

Toilets account for nearly 30% of household water use according to the EPA, which means that replacing old ones with…

I recently moved to a new apartment on a street that serves as an artery for commercial trucking in my area of…

If you’d like to fill your home with beautiful plants, you can buy them, like a sucker. Or you can remove a leaf or…

Homeownership has a way of awakening the inner Bob Vila in all of us—even the ones who know nothing about home…

Tackling electrical projects around the house can sound daunting if you’ve never tackled one before. But just…

Sitcoms (usually) have the best kitchens. Of course, that’s because they’re fake, missing an entire wall, and…

Rain gardens one of those rare examples of something that is useful, sustainable, cost effective and also beautiful.…

2020 has been the year of DIY: We’re all cooped up in our homes, looking around and thinking, “Hell with it, I’ll…

Winter is coming, as they say. And as the pandemic continues to rage, we’re all preparing (or we should be) to…

I don’t know about you, but I am running out of toilet paper. I only have two rolls left in my cabinet, and my local…

If you’ve visited your local grocery or drug store in search of hand sanitizer over the past few weeks you’ve…

Before remodeling an older home, you must have it inspected for lead-based paint. Here’s how to administer the test…

YouTube is an excellent resource if you want to be handier around the house. Whether you’re dealing with simple…

Plumbing projects can seem a bit daunting at first, but they really don't have to be. Here are eight common plumbing…

Whether you’re an apartment dweller or simply don’t feel the need to store a box full of tools, everyone needs some…

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I just moved into my own place! It's my first home, and I'm excited. However, I know there are…

Your home is one of the most expensive things you'll ever pay for, so whether you're renting or buying, you should…

A well-equipped toolbox is essential for completing jobs around the home—everything from hanging a picture frame to…