
Tips for Using Emergency Generators
A backup generator can save the day when the power goes out


How to Cut Down a Tree Safely
Make it fall where you want it! Check out these expert tree felling techniques.


Tips for Making a Home Safe for Seniors
If you look after elderly loved ones, make their home and yours safer with these simple steps to avoid falls,...


10 Front Yard Flower Bed Ideas
Are you looking for front yard flower bed ideas? Then look no further! These 10 top ideas will give your...


14 Easy DIY Winter Bird Feeders
All it takes to get birds to visit your yard in winter is a reliable source of food. See which...

15 Seriously Cool & Cute Birdhouses
These aren't your run-of-the-mill birdhouses. Whether you're looking to attract just a few robins or an entire flock of chickadees...


Outdoor Landscape Lighting Dos and Don’ts
Before installing landscape lighting, learn these tips, tricks, dos and don'ts! See where to place landscaping lighting for the best...


10 Easy DIY Curb Appeal Ideas
These small, inexpensive DIY projects for your yard and home can offer a dramatic upgrade in curb appeal.

10 Tips on How to Spray Foam Insulation
Never worked with two-part spray foam insulation before? Here's a guide on how to spray foam insulation with no mess...

Are Smart Thermostats Worth It?
Today's smart thermostats aren't just control panels for your heating and air conditioning. These thermostats are equipped with Wi-Fi, sensors,...


10 Modern Fence Ideas
The right yard fencing on your property can make a real statement! Ideally, you want a backyard fence that both...

How to Downsize Your Home: 12 Easy Tips
Whether it’s a personal move or helping a parent move to a smaller home, trying to downsize is a frustrating...

12 DIY Flower Towers
Add some color to your patio, garden or deck with a vertical garden. Whether you have a lot of...


How to Repair a Garage Door Opener
Garage door won't open all the way? Garage door won't open with a remote? Or if your garage...

10 DIY Photo Booth Ideas for Your Next Party
If you're planning a party—whether for a wedding, birthday, graduation or just because—a DIY photo booth offers guests a way...


10 Tips for Mastering the Random Orbit Sander
A random orbit sander just might be the most user-friendly power tool there is. But that doesn't mean there's nothing...

80 Severe Weather Survival Tips Every Homeowner Must Know
When severe weather strikes, there’s no time to think. That’s why you need to prepare for the worst NOW, before...

11 Scary Driving Scenarios and Exactly How to Handle Them
Often when driving, we encounter situations that are out of our control. Make the right decisions when in a tight...


11 Tips to Help You Survive a Tornado
Prepare your home and family for severe weather season with these tips for staying safe during a tornado.

Survive a Tornado | How to Choose a Safe Room
Safe rooms are designed to stay anchored to the ground during a tornado. But maybe more importantly, a safe room...

10 Smart and Effective Ways to Water Your Lawn
Here are 10 of our best tips on how to water grass better.

DIY Father’s Day Gifts to Make for Your Dad
No gift comes from the heart more than one you made yourself. Here are some great projects and gift ideas...


Camping Hacks From Experienced Campers
Hack your camping trips with these clever ideas, tips, and tricks. These fun camping ideas take your outdoor adventures to...

10 Great Trees to Consider Planting in Your Yard This Spring
Check out these choices to beautify your yard and increase property values.

Genius Bed Ideas for Small Rooms
Whether it's a child's room, guest room or even a master bedroom, small rooms can be a challenge when it...


10 Plants That Are Toxic for Your Pet
Plants add color, texture and beauty to your home and yard, but some of those plants are toxic for your...

How to Prepare Your Yard for a Backyard Wedding
Hosting a backyard wedding and/or a backyard wedding reception not only allows for a more relaxed atmosphere, it's also a...

How to Install an Irrigation System in 11 Easy Steps
Expert advice about irrigation installation from the job site.

Tree Installation: Tips for Trouble-Free Tree Planting
Make sure your new tree gets off to a good start with these tree planting tips.