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15 Perfect Patio Designs

From entertaining spaces to cooking stations to areas designed for lounging, patios can add value and comfort to your home. Whether you're looking to design a patio with pavers, brick or poured concrete, here are 15 perfect patio designs to inspire you.
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10 of the Toughest Home Improvement Jobs

Some home improvement projects may look easy, but once you get going, you quickly realize...

12 Home Inspection Red Flags You Can Actually Overlook (For Now)

When buying a home, the home inspection can be one of the most stress-inducing parts...

The Pros and Cons to Renovating an Old House

The pros and cons of renovating an old house

5 Ways to Keep Your Food From Spoiling During a Power Outage

5 Ways to Keep Your Food From Spoiling During a Power Outage
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12 Most-Bang-for-Your-Buck Home Improvement Projects

Home improvement projects don't always have to have big-budget price tags. If you're looking to...

15 Tools You Didn’t Know You Can Buy at Costco

You may head to Costco to stock up on pantry staples and other supplies, but...

12 Brilliant Uses For Aluminum Foil

Aluminum foil can do much more than just cover food and ward off aliens (although...

20 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive

Whether you're looking to fix up your home to put it on the market or...

These Two Home Improvements Stink at Increasing Home Value

If you're looking to sell your home in the coming years, there are some projects...

9 Natural Remedies for Pest Control

These common household products make great insect-control solutions. Keep those pests away with these natural...

14 Adorable DIY Dog Beds

Help your dog relax and get a good night's sleep with a comfortable custom dog...

10 Ways to Make Your Home More Handicap Accessible

More than 56 million people in the U.S. have some type of physical disability, according...

15 Ways to Repurpose Old Blinds

There comes a time when your blinds just have to go. Maybe they're broken, outdated...

13 DIY Projects Your Whole Family Can Do Together

Getting kids involved in DIY projects at an early age will help them gain confidence...

9 DIY Projects to Avoid When Humidity is High

Heat and humidity can not only wreak havoc on you physically, it can also be...

16 Things DIYers Should Always Buy at Costco

You already know about the deals when it comes to food, gasoline and toiletries, but...
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10 Things You Shouldn’t Make with Pallets

It may be a trendy look, but depending on your project, making things out of...

Can You Recycle CDs, DVDs and Other Discs?

Despite the fact that CDs and DVDs are made of plastic, your local curbside recycling...

11 Things You Think Are Recyclable But They’re Not

Hold up—don't toss those empty containers in the recycling bin just yet! While it's great...

15 Things We’re Buying at The Home Depot This Spring

The harsh winter can take a toll on your home and your yard. Now is...
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This is the Best Time to Go to IKEA

If you love crowds, there's a good chance you'd love visiting IKEA on a Saturday...

10 Best-Reviewed Gas Grills on Amazon

Ready to replace your old gas grill? Whether you're looking for a grill big enough...

10 Things You Should Never Buy at the Thrift Store

What is a thrift shop? No matter what you call them—thrift, resale or vintage stores—there...

Don’t Start Your DIY Projects Without These DIY Apps

Can't find your level? Not sure how that hot paint color will look in the...