Millions of home owners will soon get unwelcome houseguests. The arrival of spring means insect populations are about to boom…
Some seemingly simple do-it-yourself projects can do substantial damage to a home. And placing certain possessions in the wrong spot…
Houses sometimes develop problems in bunches, and there isn’t always enough money or time to tackle all the needed repairs…
Wallpaper, largely out of fashion since the 1970s and sometimes thought of as tacky and difficult to install or remove,…
You wanted to have a fancy dinner party, but your best flatware is nothing but a fancy box full of…
Is one room or area in your home much colder than others? There are various ways to solve the problem,…
If you're into rearranging furniture on a carpeted floor, you'll want to know how to raise matted-down nap or pile…
Instead of using harsh, pungent bleach to whiten your whites, try one of these safer, gentler alternatives. Use one-half cup…
Don't use hot water on a blood stain. It will set the stain. Instead, let cold water run over the…
If you see creepy silverfish wiggling across your bathroom floor or bathtub (EW!), boil a pot of water and carefully…
If you have a hardwood floor, try this Japanese cleaning method—sprinkle damp tea leaves on the floor. You’re not adding…
The autumn leaves look so lovely that we all might wish they would stay on their branches forever—especially since raking…
We tend to think of our homes as safe and healthy places. But what if they’re not? Many people have…
Is it hard to read the faded markings on your measuring cup? Carefully repaint the lines and numbers on the…
Tricks and Equipment to Clean Up Leaves Fast Autumn leaves are beautiful, but clearing them off the lawn is a…
