The 5 Best Composite Decking Brands of 2024
Tired of that annual chore of painting or staining your wood deck to prepare for the summer season? Consider a long-lasting alternative with less maintenance—and no splinters!
These Electrical Safety Tips Could Save Your Life
Most of us take electricity for granted, fully expecting that the outlets, wiring, extension cords, and power strips in our homes will operate safely and reliably. But electricity can be dangerous when improperly handled, so it’s important to understand how it works before starting a new DIY project. Accidental exposure to electricity can have serious consequences. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the most common injuries caused by contact with electrical energy are electric shock, burns, and falls. Stay safe at home and on the job by taking necessary precautions whenever you’re engaging in any of these potentially risky activities.
The Best Angle Finders for DIYers and Pros
Angle finders replace trial-and-error angle measuring. To end up with the right one, start by consulting our list of top-favorite picks.
The 14 Most Comfortable Chairs You’ll Want To Sink Into After A Long Day
Finding the most comfortable chair to outfit a room is about more than just having a place to sit that matches the aesthetic. You also want it to be a reliable place to relax and unwind. According to Dr. Mitchell Ganz, a physical therapist with Move Right Wellness, it’s crucial to find a chair that…
It Doesn’t Spray or Zap, But Does It Work? A Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Review
Trade your bug sprays and zappers for this silent and odorless mosquito repeller.
Don’t Plant These 8 Vegetables in Containers
Spatial limitations of planters or the need for additional watering and fertilizing make some plants better suited to growing in a garden.
NOAA Predicts Widespread Extreme Heat This Summer: 10 Ways to Adapt Your Home and Garden Now
With this record-breaking summer of heat affecting much of the nation, discover ways to stay cool and protect your home and yard.
9 Things You Should Know Before Buying a House With a Pool
Nothing turns your home into a summertime hangout quite like a swimming pool, but there’s more to pool ownership than providing towels and inflating a few floaties. Before you buy a home with a pool, make sure you’re ready for the responsibility.
Patchwork Renovating: How to Match Discontinued Tiles, Flooring, and Other Building Materials
Styles and designs come and go. If the building materials you’re looking for are discontinued, here’s how to make the best of the situation.
America’s 50 Most Infamous Homes
There are the famous houses of America that everyone knows and loves: Fallingwater, Biltmore, the White House, and other venerable residences distinguished by the significance of their architecture, the character of their owners, or the wondrous deeds accomplished there. And then there are the others, more infamous than famous, known not for their illustrious past but rather for their unsavory histories, bizarre construction, or reputed haunting. Come take a look at some of the most infamous homes in America and see how many you already know.