Ladybugs dislike scents such as citronella, peppermint, menthol, citrus, and clove. Mixing any of these essential oils with ...

The good news is that it’s a relatively easy fix. As with cleaning grout, removing mold requires just a handful of household ...

Tackling mold and mildew early keeps your shower safe, fresh, and prevents costly damage to your home. Vinegar, baking soda, or bleach solutions can safely remove mold and mildew when applied with ...

Use 1-1/2-in., 18-gauge brad nails to secure the quarter-round snugly to the baseboard molding every 16 to 20 inches—more if the wall is abnormally crooked. 18-gauge brad nails also create smaller ...

Do whatever is necessary to protect the flooring from damage. We saved the cardboard boxes from the luxury vinyl plank ...

Gather all materials first, then remove old flashing Pry, chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Before you do anything, get your ladder, roof brackets and safety harness set up ...

Keeping your home and garden beautiful is a labor of love. From tending your plants to decorating your living space, you ...

I read your Globe article (“Ask the Remodeler: What side are you on?”) and hope you can give me some guidance. We had James ...

The nearly 200-year-old Smithtown Landing Methodist Church has a new caretaker after its longtime steward stepped down over ...

We have spoken to experts to find some of the strangest household items that help keep these pests like rats, flies and silverfish at bay.

Your home deserves more than just a fresh coat of paint—it deserves the expertise that comes with professional painting services. Whether you're looking to refresh a single room or transform your ...