Guides

Sunny backyard with a stone patio, built-in fire pit, lounge chairs and an umbrella table
The Backyard Is a Room Too: A New Homeowner's Guide to Making It Yours
A new homeowner's guide to planning a backyard from scratch: map your sun and shade, zone the yard like rooms, phase the budget, and make it yours over a season. Read more...
New homeowners receiving the keys to their first house
Home Safety and Security: A New Homeowner's Complete Guide
Complete home safety and security guide for new homeowners. Fire, carbon monoxide, break-ins, water, and disaster prep, with real costs and a free checklist. Read more...
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Set a Better Table: The Sixty-Second Habit That Changes Dinner
How to set a table for everyday dinners, casual company, and formal holidays: what goes where, the mnemonics that make it stick, and easy styling. Read more...