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When winter has melted away, it's time to assess how your home weathered the season. Don't leave anything out — follow our checklist to get your house in tip-top shape inside and out.

In this detailed guide, we explain how to thoroughly clean glass and ceramic stovetops using two equally effective methods. Other topics include ways to stay safe during the stove-cleaning process and strategies for moving your stove without scratching the floor.

That new meat smoker you got for Christmas may pose a greater danger than overcooking your brisket. Eau Claire, Wis.-based National Presto Industries Inc. is recalling some 25,000 Presto Indoor Electric Smokers sold through December 2020 for a shock hazard.

Decks can be relaxing sanctuaries that allow you to step straight out of your house and into the fresh air — but, if decks aren't properly maintained, they can quickly go from sanctuary to shambles. Restoring their former glory, however, is fairly simple. Here's how to stain and seal a deck.

When physical disabilities impact anyone in a household due to age, medical issues or injuries, ensuring that the home continues to be a comfortable and safe space for all, and that those with physical challenges can retain their dignity while being well cared for, is, in our book, the very definition of home. Here are some ideas on how to make your home accessible for people with disabilities.

While you can buy a pre-made fire pit, building one yourself could save you money let you create exactly the style that suits you. Here's an overview of how to build a fire pit.

Mold can be a nasty problem and a serious concern, but in most cases you can remove it yourself. Here's a quick step-by-step guide to get rid of mold.

If you called for, say, a plumber, or an electrician, or maybe an HVAC specialist, and a woman showed up to do the job, would you be surprised? You might be if you didn’t already know how few women work in these male-dominated professions. In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we asked women in the home improvement and repair space what attracted them to their respective fields, why the love what they do, and why so few women choose the skilled trades.