Homeownership Articles
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How to Create the Garage Workshop of Your Dreams
Garages often harbor a not-so-secret second life: heroic home workshop. They’re well-suited to the task, with a tolerance for the noise and dust of do-it-yourself projects. But if a garage workshop isn’t comfortable and convenient to use, you’ll avoid projects rather than enjoy them.
How to Prevent Weeds from Ever Sprouting
When it comes to weeds in your garden, an hour of prevention is better than a season of yanking. Unlike seeds and plants you buy from catalogs and nurseries, indigenous common weeds are naturally suited to the sun, soil, and water conditions of your garden. That’s why it’s so hard to get rid of weeds after they’ve taken root.
Plant These Fun Veggies Your Kids Will Love to Eat
Win the eternal battle between kids and veggies by letting your little ones plant these child-friendly varieties in your garden. The more invested they are in the growing process, the more they’ll want to eat the fruits (and veggies!) of their labor.
How to Keep Your House Cool Without AC
Want summer comfort but hate the AC? Follow these tips, and you’ll keep your house cool without frosty air conditioning.
7 Tips for Buying Your First Home In The U.S.
Nothing says you’re truly an American like owning a home. And just over half of all foreign-born households living in the U.S. own their own home. If you’re ready to join them, try these seven tips for American-style home buying success — the process here may be quite different from what you’re used to
Guide to Buying and Installing a Sprinkler System
An underground irrigation system delivers water to your landscaping at the right time, and in just the right amount, so you don’t water too much or too little. It’s relatively easy to install and makes a good DIY project.
7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling
Homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement project. And with good reason: Kitchens are the hub of home life and a source of pride.
Insulation Types and Tips
We know that insulating your home isn’t the sexiest home project. But if you’re planning a remodel that includes opening up walls, ceilings, and floors, it’s a great time to upgrade your insulation to get energy savings of up to $300 per year.
How to Keep Your Dog Out of Your Garden
Is your pooch pawing your petunias? Here’s how to keep your dog out of your garden and away from your precious plants.
How to Divide Plants
Make the most of your plants by dividing and transplanting favorites that have outgrown their homes. Follow these dividing and transplanting tips for lush and healthy garden.
Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Calendar
Follow our season-by-season lawn maintenance calendar to get a barefoot-worthy lawn and ensure great curb appeal.
Take Back Your Energy Bills — Energy-Efficiency Measures that Work for You
Eighty-nine percent of us think we’re not using as much energy as we did five years ago, and almost one-half of us think our homes are energy efficient. But 59% also say our energy bills have gone up, according to consumer research by the Shelton Group, a marketing and advertising agency that specializes in energy-efficiency issues.
Why Fake Grass is Gaining Popularity
Want a picture-perfect lawn? Maybe fake grass is the answer. It solves watering, weeding, and fertilizing woes. But is it perfect?
Tips on Pool Fence Safety to Reduce Your Liability
There’s nothing more inviting on a hot summer day than a cool dip in the pool . And that can lead to trouble if your pool lacks a child-proof fence.
Does a Pool Add Value to a Home?
In general, building a pool is not the best way to add value to your home. You’re better off making physical improvements to your actual house instead of adding a pool to your yard.