Home Improvement

Understanding the required care of various countertop materials is an important part of deciding which one to purchase.

By Sarah Fernandez

Make clean-up a little more fun with these easy ideas.

By Tanya Edwards

Smart shortcuts and easy tips help you keep a clean house without the extra work.

By Tanya Edwards

Make cleaning as you go a breeze with these simple tricks.

By Sarah Fernandez

Clean Tub? No Problem! Just Follow These Easy Tips

By Tanya Edwards

Keep Grime and Mold Away with Easy and Effective Shower Curtain Cleaning

By Tanya Edwards

Make Your Home Look Sparkling By Keeping Just These Five Areas Clean

By Tanya Edwards

Check out the few products you really need to keep your home clean.

By Tanya Edwards

Cut down the least-fun cleaning in your home with these bathroom tidying tips.

By Tanya Edwards

We love our power drill, but for some jobs, nothing beats a good old hand tool. What are some of the must-haves for your toolbox?

By Laurie L. Dove

Depending on the rules in your neighborhood, your homeowners association might not take care of your windows. Never fear -- with a few tips, you can handle this job like a pro.

By Maria Trimarchi

Get your plants out of the garden and onto your table with these simple recipes that make the most of fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables.

By Blythe Copeland

When you’re planning your next garden, get inspired by these classic styles.

Create a garden that’s a feast of the senses.

By Sarah Fernandez

If you're a renter, cleaning your windows involves taking care so you don't damage anything but still get sparkling results. Let the sun shine in with these window cleaning tips for apartment dwellers not blessed with a window-cleaning service.

By Maria Trimarchi

Household pests are not only a nuisance, but they can also cause damage to your home. So which ones are the most common, and more importantly, how can you get rid of them?

By Sarah Fernandez

By the time you see these insects, they may have already made themselves – and their extended families – at home in your house.

By Blythe Copeland

Take homesteading to the next level by building your own chicken coop using one of these unique plans.

By Sarah Fernandez

Make your outdoor areas as comfortable as your indoor rooms for added living space.

By Sarah Fernandez

An influx of mosquitoes can turn your backyard into a big problem. Here’s how to take care of them.

By Blythe Copeland

Make your outdoor space a relaxing, tropical oasis no matter where you live.

By Sarah Fernandez

Humans love integrating tech into absolutely everything -- even screwdrivers. We've had power screwdrivers for a long time, but now, your tools can interpret your commands based solely on the position of your hand.

By Nathan Chandler

Despite our desire for ease, studies show that we may be able to make ourselves smarter by doing things the hard way. But why make life trickier than it needs to be?

By Maria Trimarchi

You care not only about your generation but generations to come, so you want to make environmentally-conscious decisions. We’re here to help. Follow these tips and you’ll soon have the most sustainable home possible.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Painting roofs white is an easy way to reflect heat and save costs in the summer. But even better is planting gardens on rooftops, bringing the green back to the urban jungle.