Home Living Handbook: Helpful home improvement hints, how-tos, DIY projects.
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7 Reasons Your Snow Blower Won't Start
Oh, not this again. If you didn't tune up your snow blower at the end of last winter, you might be facing this common issue (but you're not alone).
How to Protect Your Lawn Mower From the Snow
It has blades, an engine, and a chute, but snow and your lawn mower are not a good match.
How to Get Superglue Off Your Skin
It’s super annoying, but also super easy.
Will Snow and Ice Wash Away Dormant Grass Seed?
Winter seeding comes with some challenges. Learn what you can do so snow and ice don't reverse your efforts.
Trend Spotting: Matte Finishes Are Taking Over the Kitchen
From faucets to stand mixers, matte surfaces are reshaping how today’s kitchens look and feel.
How to Test Your Sump Pump
An often overlooked appliance that does, in fact, require an annual check-up.
Three Ways to Make Your Mattress Last Longer
A few smart habits can stretch comfort, support, and value for years.
3 Ways to Improve Home Security for Your Outdoor Living Spaces
Learn how to level up your home security system with integrated smart home technology — in the backyard, patio, and around the pool.
How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Shed and Garage
Break natural nesting habits and get rid of mice, squirrels, chipmunks, and other pests in your storage shed for good.
How to Make a Winter Emergency Kit for Your Car
Peace of mind during unpredictable weather.
Four Outdoor Chores Worth Doing in the Winter
Get a leg up with these tips for your gardens and landscape.
Should You Overseed Your Lawn in February?
Before you get wasteful, learn why dormant seeding may be the better option for winter lawn care.
The One Winter Mistake That's Killing Your Potted Plants
This error is incredibly common (and it’s not about freezing temperatures).
50+ Chores to Add To Your Home’s Winter Cleaning Checklist
The deep clean your home needs.
How to Remove Ice from Concrete Without Salt
Baking soda, beat juice, alcohol, and more! Learn how to keep your driveway, sidewalk, and patio safe this winter with DIY methods.
How to Replace a Doorbell
Plus, we'll help you weigh between using a video doorbell, and an ordinary doorbell.
6 Things Modern Homeowners Prioritize in Their Kitchen Remodel
Designers say these are the most important things to consider.
Protect Your Home Against Radon Gas—Smart Tech to the Rescue
Learn how to monitor fluctuating levels of radon gas in the home.
Houzz’s Newest Study Notices Trend in Kitchen Island Size
Long island or longer island?
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This New System Revolutionizes Water Conservation
If you’re renovating your bathroom or building a new home, you’ll want to consider this sustainable, recirculating system.
KitchenAid Signals Color and Texture Trends With its COTY Announcement
The brand taps global trends and names Spearmint its 2026 Color of the Year.
Can You Get Rid of Ticks Over the Winter?
Well, this is concerning.
How to Sharpen Your Chainsaw Chain
Easily and with accuracy.
It’s Time to Defrost Your Chest Freezer
Even your hands-off appliances need maintenance.
35 Indoor Home Improvement Projects for the Winter Season
It’s a great time to upgrade your home’s interior.
Annie Selke’s Newest Rug Collection is Traveled, Not Trendy
The Le Souk collection captures the global design aesthetic we’re always chasing.
