Skills

Save hundreds by making your own DIY trim. Here's how to do it.

Make DIY trim and save a bundle over store-bought trim. Here's how.

Kit homes can be a cost-effective way to build your perfect retreat, but be aware: Some assembly is required.

Have a sunny spot where you could use a bright splash of color? Start with these 10 popular sun-loving perennials.

Got an unfinished attic you'd like to convert to living space? Flooring matters. Learn which attic flooring approach makes sense...

Add ambiance, color and fragrance to your pool surroundings. These plants help make any poolscape attractive and inviting.

Select a classic kitchen color combination from among these top five perennial favorites, as chosen by interior designers and color...

Choosing the best paint for kitchen cabinets doesn't have to be difficult. Learn about the best paint, according to an...

Create the deck of your dreams with these paint and stain color ideas — tried and true, beautiful blue and...

Our garages are multitaskers. Vehicle storage, workshop, tool organizer and hangout space for friends and family. For this garage to...

Dwarf trees offer beauty and edible fruit without taking up much yard space. Learn what dwarf trees are and discover...

Tired of maintaining an outdoor wood finish that peels? Exterior wood stain provides the same protection without the headaches.

Painting a ceiling isn't as difficult as you might think. With the right paint and a few helpful hints, you...

Need more counter space in your workshop? Here's a DIY solution.

Consistently making bad cuts and wasting material? A bad measuring habit may be the cause. Learn about mistakes you may...

Take advantage of a steep or hilly yard with these gorgeous landscaping ideas.

They're both intended to beautify our homes, but it's important to know the difference between interior and exterior paint. Let's...

Can you use exterior paints indoors? What about interior paints on outdoor projects? We lay out the facts.

With their big, bold blooms and an appreciation for afternoon shade, hydrangeas are a well-loved showstopper. Here's how to care...

Magnolia trees feature spectacular spring flowers, beautiful leaves and are easy to care for. See if one of the 200...

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.

Spruce up your landscape! With cold-weather hardiness, evergreen beauty and a range of sizes and shapes, there's a spruce tree...

Potted plants add interest, color and height to your outdoor space. Check out these chic Instagramable ideas for landscaping with...

The river birch tree supplies excellent summer shade, beautiful foliage spring through fall and a stunning winter display. Here's how...

The "comeback kid" of lawn weeds, purslane weed frustrates with its wily ability to bounce back just when you think...

Looking for the best small plants for landscaping? Here are some ideas that will have your yard looking good from...

For any floor in any situation — from laminate to linoleum — here are the best floor cleaners to keep...

Tulip trees offer year-round shade, beautiful flowers and stunning fall foliage. Consider growing this ornamental tree if it thrives in...