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Building a Brunch Nook Part 2: Building and Accessorizing

Building a Brunch Nook Part 1: Picking the Perfect Place

How to Find the Right Cooking Range for Your Small Kitchen

Thinking Outside the Box… The Countertop Box…

Transform Your Kitchen with Cabinet Refacing

Buyer’s Guide to Knowing When It’s the Right Time to Purchase New Appliances

4 Easy DIY Kitchen Projects

15 Ridiculously Easy DIY Tips for Improving Your Kitchen

5 Easy Steps to Fix a Dripping or Leaking Faucet

9 Easy Tips for Remodeling the Kitchen

6 Easy Steps to a More Energy Efficient Kitchen in Your Home

How to Customize Your Builder Basic Kitchen

How to Refinish Your Cabinets on a Budget

How to Install Kitchen Tile Backsplash

How-to Add Window Moulding

Heart of the Home: Kitchen Restyle

DIY Updated Kitchen Cabinetry – A Real Investment

How to Update Your Kitchen Counters on a Budget

How to Update Your Kitchen on a Budget {part 2}

How to Update Your Kitchen on a Budget {part 1}

10 Easy Kitchen Renovation Ideas

2011 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

Outdoors

Tips and Tricks for Planting New Grass

Chris Loves Julia DIY: Outdoor Fireplace

5 End Of Summer Projects for Outdoor Living Space

Beyond Grass: Alternatives to the Traditional Lawn

Propane or Charcoal? A Buyer’s Guide to Backyard Grilling This Summer

Planting with a Purpose: Mindful Landscaping

Pool Installation Nightmares: What to Know Before You Dig That Hole

Everything You Need To Know About Sprinklers

What to Look For and What to Avoid in Kids Outdoor Playsets

Front Yard Vegetables: The Controversy You Want to Avoid

The 7 Best Ways to Use Landscaping to Add Real Value to Your Home

How to Get Your Deck Ready For Summer

3 Things to Do Before Installing a Pool in Your Yard

How to Choose the Best Plants for Low-Maintenance Curb Appeal

The Ultimate Spring Gardening Round-Up

Complete Guide to Making Raised Beds for Your Garden

Spring Is Here! 10 New Garden Gadgets You Can’t Live Without

Homes.com DIY Expert: Planter Irrigation

How to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal This Spring

10 Ways to Grow a Ton of Food in Small Gardens

Tree Planting: 7 Tips for Creating Amazing Landscaping

6 Tips for Pro Style Home Composting in the Yard

8 One Day DIY Yard Projects For Summer

Should You Hire Professionals for Yard Work or Not?

Getting Ready for Spring: Tips for Yards and Gutters

Snowshovel vs. Plow: Staying Green or Risking Health?

Answering Your Common Gardening Questions

Grow Your Own Herbs: Green Thumb Optional!

How To Create Your Own Vinyl House Numbers

How Can You Get Your Outdoor Tools Ready for Summer?

How to Set Up Your Garden in Your Home or Apartment

3 Ways to Maximize Your Outdoor Space

Gardening 101: Tips for a First-Time Gardener

5 Tips for Creating an Outdoor Room

Homes.com’s DIY Experts: Create a Natural Outdoor Pathway

6 Common Gardening Mistakes & Solutions

Mother Nature is Apparently Not Sufficient

Keep the Green in Your Wallet When You Green Your Lawn

How-to Decorate Your Backyard

Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior

10 Landscaping Tips for Your Home

Fashion for Your Yard

10 Gardening Essentials for Every Homeowner

Top Home Remodeling Projects for 2011

What to Put Inside a Home Vegetable Garden

Installation and Repairs

How to Install a Ceiling Fan

Homes.com DIY Experts: Changing A Doorbell

What DIYers Need in Their Toolbox

How to Install a Dimmer Switch

Homes.com DIY Experts: How-To Install LED Lighting

How to Install a New Lighting Fixture

Bathrooms

Walls and Painting

DIY Drywall Repair

Basic Painting Tips and Tricks

Simple Tips and Techniques for Painting a Door

Chris Loves Julia DIY: Planked Wall Tutorial

How to Add Value to Your Home with Molding

Homes.com DIY Experts: Refreshing A Windowsill

Most Buyer-Friendly Colors to Paint Your House

DIY Child’s Playroom Painted Wall

DIY Experts Share How-to Install Crown Moulding

10 Must Have Painting Tools

Paint Preparation Tips

Seasonal

Navigating the Realities of Winter Wear and Tear on Your Home

Seasonal Slump: How to Avoid Home Clutter This January

“Hygge” and Home Aesthetics: Finding Happiness in Your Home This Winter

Things Your Parents Didn’t Tell You About Taking Care of Your Home: Preventing Ice Dams and Winter Roofing Damage

Holiday Merriment: Winter DIY Tips for the New Year

Real Estate Renovation Secrets: 5 Tips You’ll Love this Season

How to Winterize Your HVAC Unit

11 DIY Fall Decor Projects to Try this Season

5 Home Improvements You Should Tackle in Early Fall to Get Your Home Prepared for the Cold Weather

Tips for Creating a Spring or Summer Tablescape

DIY Ways to Avoid Wintertime Plumbing Emergencies

Winter Proofing the Yard: Advice on Keeping Your BBQ in Top Condition

DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Idea

DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath

Winterizing Your Windows for Lower Heating Costs

Getting Your Home Ready for Winter

DIY Home Improvements for the Holidays

Holiday Home Improvement Ideas

Preparing Your Home for Cooler Fall Weather

Breathe Easier Indoors

Keep Your Energy Costs Low as Warm Weather Approaches

Top Home Maintenance Projects for Spring

How-to Build a Halloween Pallet Fence

Preparing Your Home For Fall

Winterizing the Home

Is Your Home Prepared for Fall?

Preparing the Home for Fall: Simple Pest Control for Homeowners

Tips for Winterizing Your Home

Home Projects Ideal for Fall

Assessing Summer Storm Damage

Pests for a Season

Odds and Ends

5 Updates Your Landlord Will Approve

Considering the Switch to Smart Light Bulbs? Here’s What You Need to Know

How to Incorporate Pumpkins into Your Home

Autumnal Kitsch: 5 Fall Trends We’re Eager to Try This Season

8 Tips for Avoiding Unpleasant Plumbing Mistakes

Keep It or Toss It: When It’s Time to De-Clutter

10 Ways to Bring NOLA Culture to Your Home

What Are You Most Thankful for this Holiday Season?

The Most Popular Home Decor Styles in the South

7 Tips for Incorporating Your Passion into Your Home Decor

How to Get the Most Out of Your Pool

Creating DIY Halloween Decor From Items You May Already Own

How to Prepare Your Home for Fall Weather

Spice Scents to Bring Into Your Home This Month

Tips For Updating a Cramped Kitchen Before You List Your Home

Unique DIY Ways to Cozy Up Your Home This Fall

5 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Home Appliances

How to Clean Up Your Home After a Natural Disaster

6 Things We Learned From Watching HGTV Designers

Festive Fall Decorating Tips

Here’s How You Can Live Like the Cast Of Bravo’s “Southern Charm”

5 Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Deck

The Pros and Cons of Adding Tile to Your Remodeling Wishlist

The Ultimate Baby Proofing Checklist!

8 Fall Equinox Traditions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

7 Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal, From Budget to Big Bucks

How to Create an Edible Landscape

Caring for Your Lawn: A Guide to Fertilizing and Mulching

Down and Dirty: How to Service or Repair a Well

How to Make a Dog Bed (or Window Seat) with Storage

8 Seriously Cool Garden Edging Ideas You Have Never Thought About

6 DIY Ideas to Improve Your Home’s Front Entry

The Ups and Downs of Stairs: 5 Considerations for a Dog Owner

Home Decor Trends Fall 2018

Ride Out Hurricane Season with This Emergency Preparedness Kit!

Know Before You Grow: 5 Things to Keep in Mind Before You Plant Trees in Your Yard

6 Organization Tips to Keep a Low-Stress Home This School Year

Quick and Easy DIY Nursery Projects

Labor Day BBQ Recipes to Try in Your Backyard

Tips for Combining New and Vintage in Outdoor Decor

Back to School Prep Ideas for Your Home

The 9 Best Ways to Invest in Your Home

The Difference Between a Handyman and a Contractor

$500 Curb Appeal: Boosting Your Home’s Value on a Budget

Best Back to School Command Centers

5 Cities with the Best Water Quality

Property Upkeep: 6 End-of-Summer Checklist Items

Get Your Home Ready for Fall

Effortlessly Entertain While Being Mindful of Allergens

Seasonal Allergies: 4 Plants to Be Aware Of As Seasons Change

Back-To-School Checklist for the Kiddies

How to Prioritize Home Repair Projects Before Selling Your Home

The Summer of the Dream Porch Makeover

Seasonal Produce to Incorporate Into Your Cooking This August

Welcome to Your New, Neglected Lawn: A Homeowner’s Firsthand Tips

Six Questions to Ask Yourself Before Installing A Deck

Your Guide to Traditional and Organic Hardware Materials

Why August Is the Best Month to Tackle Home Repair Projects

How to Create Compelling Outdoor Living Spaces on a Budget

What Summer Amenities Can Boost Your Home

10 Easy Steps to Pull off the Farmhouse Style Seamlessly

8 Outdoor Home Maintenance Tasks to Revisit Each August

From Butter-Rum to Cappuccino – Here’s What We Know About Pantone’s 2019 Color Trend

Devices vs. Services: Home Security in the Age of the Internet of Things

Outdoor Living Design Ideas for All Seasons

The Best Windows for your Home by Climate

Top 6 Grass Types For Your Home

Come Home to Shark Week: 8 Ways to Celebrate!

No A/C? No Problem! Stay Cool With These Tips for the Home This Summer

Take a Victory Lap Around the Garden: Top 10 Trends in Landscaping for 2018

Wells 101: What’s Going On Down There

Return on Your Investment: Why Refinancing to Pay for a Remodel Could Be a Bad Idea

6 Places You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Buy Houseplants This Summer

Preparing Your Home for a Bundle of Joy

4 Commonly Forgotten Areas to Clean Before You Sell Your Home

Second Season Crop Planning: What to Plant

Summer-Proofing Your Home: Tips for Staying Cool and Preventing Damage

Storage Woes? Here’s How to Set Up a Summer Garage Sale

5 Summer DIY Projects to Encourage the Whole Family to be Healthy

Home Color Schemes With Staying Power for the Year Ahead

Our Amenity It – List: What’s Becoming Popular

Red, White & BBQ Entertainment Guide

4 Plants That Attract Fluttering and Friendly Wildlife

Creating A Cost-Effective Construction Project

How to Maximize the Space UNDER Your Deck

Choosing Furniture: Three Ways to Approach It

Homeowner Insights: How a Dehumidifier Saved Me From Thousands of Dollars of Repair Costs

Landscaping Tips to Use This Summer

How to Design the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

Ten Best Trees to Plant to Increase Curb Appeal

Uncommon Uses for Common Things

A Tool Guide for the New DIYer

Why Your HVAC Unit Matters For Your Allergies

Nineteenth Century Smart Homes — What Did They Look Like?

Budget-Friendly Ways to Transform the Look of Your Home’s Windows

Think Outside the Box With These Wood-Inspired Father’s Day Gifts

Breathe Well: Window Coverings for Those with Allergies

Streamline Your Daily Routine with Smart Assistants

Ready to Step Up Your Security Game? Here Are Our Top All-in-One Security Systems

4 Sites to Get (Trustworthy) DIY Home Advice

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