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Houseplants

This Jade Plant Care Routine Can Last for Generations

Yes, the jade plant is tough enough to survive and even thrive for years, but it’s easy enough to maintain that you won’t become jaded in the process.

Houseplants

15 Snake Plant Varieties for Low-Maintenance Living Decor

Any of these snake plant varieties could be the easiest indoor plant you’ve ever grown.

Heating & Cooling

4 Crucial Furnace Cleaning and Maintenance Tasks to Complete Before Winter

Don't get left out in the cold! Careful attention to your home's HVAC system now will keep your furnace chugging away all winter long.

Cleaning & Organizing

8 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine

You’re probably guilty of at least one of these laundry woes.

Appliances

Here’s the Standard Refrigerator Size—and When to Go Bigger

Find the ideal-sized refrigerator that will fit in your space, leave sufficient clearance for movement, and fulfill your food-storage needs.

Outdoor Kitchens

Solved! This is the Best Time to Buy a Grill

Once you’ve decided you need a new grill, it’s tempting to purchase it right away. However, waiting for the right moment to go shopping can mean big savings.

Interior Design

The Best Greige Paint Colors for a Warm, Welcoming Home

Greige is modern, inviting, and on trend.

Bathrooms

How to Remove Hard Water Stains

Say goodbye to ugly water spots on your kitchen faucets and stains in your toilet bowls! You can clear up these gritty hard water deposits in four easy steps.

Skills & Techniques

How to Cut Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tile affords a durable, attractive surface for floors and walls alike. If there's a ceramic tile job in your future, ensure quality results by first learning what tools you'll need and how best to use them to make a variety of cuts in tile.

Pests

How to Get Rid of Centipedes

Centipedes may not be the most harmful household pest, but they can certainly be an unappealing nuisance. Here's how to quickly and easily evict these leggy lodgers from your home.

Building & Installing

How to Install Shiplap

Ahoy, DIY enthusiasts! With some quality plywood, a few power tools, and this tutorial you can bring a cool, rustic new look to your walls.

Pests

10 Pests That Might Be Living in Your Garage

Are there creepy-crawlies living in your garage’s dark corners? Here's how to identify the pests that are invading your space, and how to get rid of them.

Skills & Techniques

How to Destroy a Hard Drive

Before recycling an old computer, make sure identity thieves can’t access your passwords, credit card numbers, and other private data.

Lawn & Garden

How Much Mulch Do I Need?

Figuring out how much mulch to buy, and how deep to lay it in your pots and beds, can be confusing. Here’s how to calculate how much you need to ensure good coverage and a healthy landscape.

Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Earwigs

Are earwigs eating your veggies or devouring your flowers? Here are 7 proven, pesticide-free ways to eliminate these bugs.

Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Gophers

Don’t let a gopher get the best of you or your backyard! Learn how to get rid of gophers and keep them away with several simple solutions.

Toilets

How to Plunge a Toilet

Believe it or not—though it may seem like the most straightforward, uncomplicated of tasks—plunging a toilet requires proper technique. Here's what to do the next time you're dealing with a clog.

Wildlife

Is There a Bird Trapped in Your Chimney? Here’s What to Do.

Follow these easy tips to help the wayward bird that's trapped in your chimney back into the wild.

Appliances

What’s the Deal with Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless Steel Appliances?

Fingerprints have always detracted from the sleek beauty of stainless steel. We take a look at whether fingerprint-resistant finishes are the answer.

Lawn Care

Laying Sod: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Lush Lawn 

Want a beautiful green lawn, but don't want to wait months for grass seed to grow? Sod may be your best option. Here's all you need to know about how to lay sod, and how to care for your plush new lawn.