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MAY 22, 2017 | MONDAY
Buyer’s Guide: Portable Grills
Homeowners who host frequent outdoor gatherings tend to have strict opinions about what kind of backyard grill keeps mouths watering. Picking the right cooker to satisfy taste buds out on the road (or in a parkin...
MAY 19, 2017 | FRIDAY
So, You Want to... Build a Pond
Water brings a touch of enchantment, transforming an ordinary landscape into something magical. Whether you yearn to gaze at a pool alive with colorful fish or long for the soothing gurgle of a fountain, you’ll f...
MAY 19, 2017 | FRIDAY
How To: Cut Sheet Metal
Whether you're repairing HVAC ducts, replacing roof flashing, or tackling the occasional metal craft project, you'll wind up working closely with sheet metal. A sheet of copper, tin, or aluminum used in r...
MAY 18, 2017 | THURSDAY
Solved! What to Do About a Smelly Dishwasher
Q: I’ve noticed an unpleasant odor coming from my dishwasher, and my usual dishwashing detergent clearly isn’t strong enough to tackle it. Any ideas for freshening things up a smelly dishwasher?A: It’s certainly ...
MAY 17, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Make and Use Your Own Deer Repellent
Deer are delightful romping through the forest but can wreak havoc in a garden, decimating vegetables, fruit trees, landscaping beds, even “deer-resistant” shrubs and pine and holly trees if they’re hungry enough...
MAY 16, 2017 | TUESDAY
Buyer’s Guide: Lawn Fertilizers
Whoever said, “The grass is always greener on the other side” probably wasn’t using the right stuff. When it comes to keeping a yard in top condition, all you really need is the best lawn fertilizer for your clim...
MAY 12, 2017 | FRIDAY
All You Need to Know About Doorway Casing
The trim around a door frame—also known as doorway casing—is installed first and foremost to conceal unsightly construction gaps left between the frame and the drywall. But while it minimizes seams in your home&#...
MAY 11, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Stain a Fence
Whether your wooden fence is years old or newly installed, it can benefit from a single inexpensive addition: stain. Applying wood stain to the slats improves its design and prolongs the lifespan of your hard-wor...
MAY 10, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Get Rid of Rabbits
While children love big-eared Bugs Bunny chomping on a carrot, gardeners can identify closely with his cartoon nemesis, Elmer Fudd. That's because rabbits wreak widespread havoc on landscapes, gardens, and ya...
MAY 9, 2017 | TUESDAY
How To: Mow a Lawn
If you’ve got grass, it may feel that the more you mow, the more it grows! But keeping your lawn neatly manicured is a must for optimal enjoyment and curb appeal. So rather than go at it in a haphazard manner, fo...