Are Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Worth It?
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Are Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Worth It?

Some upgrades take decades to pay off, while others add real value to your home and comfort to your life.
In Praise of Porches
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In Praise of Porches

Before screens and backyards took over, American communities were held together by something much simpler—and more profound.
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Raised Garden Bed
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7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Raised Garden Bed

Raised beds make gardening easier, but only if you build them right.
The Many Flavors of Mint: Orange, Banana, Chocolate, Apple, and More
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The Many Flavors of Mint: Orange, Banana, Chocolate, Apple, and More

A few sprigs of store-bought spearmint or peppermint can be put in water to root. It’s that easy, and it’s a warm welcome to this fun and versatile herb.
Frugal Fashion: Why I Shop in the Kids’ Department (No Shame)
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Make a Gravel Path

Make a Gravel Path

Sometimes a natural walkway or path is created by how it’s used and you can make it permanent by defining it with gravel.

How to Kill Dust Mites Inside Your Home—Without Breaking the Bank

Even if you’re not particularly allergy-prone, dust mites can still mess with your health.

Optimum Cuts: Fall Branch Management

Pruning helps fruiting plants maintain peak health, growth, and production, but it’s critical to do it at the right time. Here’s what to prune in the fall.

You Can Revamp Your Kitchen in Inexpensive Ways With a Little Sweat Equity. Here Are Some Design Ideas

Here are a few ways to revamp your kitchen without the need to access your refrigerator from the living room.

Ask the Builder: Baseboard and Casing Installation Basics

Installing casing correctly requires some math and a lot of patience.
Raccoon Distemper Transmissible to Dogs

Raccoon Distemper Transmissible to Dogs

Raccoons could have a number of diseases that are transmissible to dogs.
Divide Room To Create Office

Divide Room To Create Office

Building a partition wall is not as involved a project as most people think.
Clutter’s Last Stand

Clutter’s Last Stand

Every possession carries two price tags: the original purchase price and the continuing toll.
8 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall All Season Long

8 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall All Season Long

Here are some inventive ways to put you in the autumnal spirit.
Ask Angi: How Should I Decorate My Porch for Fall?

Ask Angi: How Should I Decorate My Porch for Fall?

Your front door sets the tone, so give it an instant fall refresh.