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Add an attractive protective finish to the wood surfaces around your home with these top exterior wood stains.

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Add accent lighting, TV backlighting, or custom room lighting by learning how to install LED light strips in your home.

If squirrels are wreaking havoc on your home or property, one of these top traps can take care of the problem.

These convenient lighting devices brighten up wherever you look and keep your hands free while you work.

Improve your home’s curb appeal with a luscious and resilient Bermuda grass lawn.

The punch list might be long, but the bill doesn’t have to be. See how one DIY editor is stretching the dollar on home improvements this season.

Deep-clean your home quickly with the best carpet cleaners for floors besieged by dirt, stains, pet hair, and odors.

Nail guns can help you complete a carpentry project quickly—that is, if you're using the right nail gun and you're using it safely. Here's what you need to know about these tools.

Amazon just dropped early Prime Day deals on DeWalt’s bestsellers, with prices starting under $10.

Save big on Craftsman favorites like mechanics sets, grinders, and air tools, with budget-friendly picks as low as $6.99.

Solar, gas, and dual fuel generators are all marked down early for Prime Day—here are the best picks, from budget to whole-home backup.

A clogged gutter system can cause problems for a homeowner, from water damage to pest infestations and more, but cleaning out gutters isn’t always easy. But are gutter guards worth it, and can they save your home?

Don't get ahead of yourself like I did.

Add visual interest and practicality to your landscape with beautiful paths.

Cozy up outside with throw blankets, heat lamps, string lights, and other features.

This $15 roll of tape sealed a spurting water jug, patched a leaky roof, and stopped a hose leak in seconds.

From floral wallpaper to skylights and wood paneling, these design choices from past decades are making a comeback.

Able to supply 3,000 watts of electricity, this solar generator can power equipment for camping trips, appliances during power outages, and more.

If your outdoor potted plants tend to die of thirst due to your absence or absentmindedness, try selecting less-thirsty species.