If you’ve been living a life of fans and window units, you know how a brutal summer can have you begging for central air. But for many homeowners with older homes, flipping a house to central AC seems like a...

There’s room for a lot of activities in your garage. Sure, you can use it the old-fashioned way, to park a car or two. But you can get creative with the garage space, using it as a workshop or a...

An unpaved or unrepaired driveway is bad in so many ways. It not only can damage your car’s suspension and tires, but also regularly give you bumpy — though thankfully short — rides every time you come and go. That's...

If you live in a hotter part of the country, a pool can seem like just the right place to spend the summer. Imagine your backyard transformed into a hub for games, barbecues, and endless warm-weather fun with family and...

You probably clean your home regularly, but your indoor air quality could benefit from a thorough cleaning, too. Recent studies point to why: The air you breathe inside your home can contain two to five times more pollutants than outside air, according...

Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love -- entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But large projects like adding a new deck or repairing an existing one can be...

Crape Myrtle LagerstroemiaImage: Robert Clay Reed/Getty These survivors laugh in the face of drought and deer. They love hot, sunny climes and bloom in summer, when most trees have ended their show. BUT, crape myrtles hate to be topped off; if...

When you’re cleaning for the holidays, you want to make every minute count. Home cleaning professionals see firsthand where mistakes are costing us nonpros. Debbie Sardone, owner of SpeedCleaning.com, shares hosting tips that will dodge some holiday prep missteps. 5 Don'ts...

In getting ready to entertain for the holidays, a random approach may get you random results. Probably not what you're going for. That's why it's smart to have a plan. But instead of using boilerplate steps, you can choose from...

Your hosting style shapes how you do your home cleaning for holiday entertaining — and the challenges you might have along the way. Whether your vibe is perfectionist, relaxed, or balanced, you can use related cleaning tips to focus on...