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Solved! Why Are My Succulents Dying?
Q: I thought I’d finally found a plant I couldn’t kill, but the small collection of succulents I arranged in my living room are looking pretty sickly, with the leaves falling off. What am I doing wrong—and can I ...
The Best Kitchen Trash Cans for Any Budget
Management of kitchen trash is a daily chore. To make it easier on yourself, equip your kitchen with its own trash can. Whether you've just moved in or are looking to replace an existing bin that no longer gets t...
How To: Use a Nail Gun
Whether you’re looking to add shiplap, install trim, or tackle one of the hundreds of other carpentry projects, a nail gun (also called a “nailer”) will speed up the project and improve nailing consistency. We’re...
Buyer's Guide: The Best Air Mattresses
They inflate when you need them and deflate when you don't. In effect, air mattresses are beds on demand. Making them all the more convenient is that when deflated, air mattresses can be stored away. Some are eve...
12 Surprising Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
Solve your worst cleaning conundrums, from grubby grout to rusty tools to skunky clothing, with a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and our how-to hacks!
5 Things to Know About Replacing a Garbage Disposal
Uh oh! You turn on the tap, flick the switch, and after a groan your garbage disposal goes silent, leaving you with a sink full of scraps. Before calling a plumber to install a new one, consider replacing the uni...
The Best Drill Bits for Common DIY Projects
When assembling a tool kit for home improvement, maintenance, and construction projects, one of the first items purchased is often a power drill, followed by an assortment of drill bits. These attachable cutting ...
6 Things to Know Before Spraying Insecticide
The much-anticipated arrival of spring also brings a plethora of insects. Some, like ladybugs and honeybees, are beneficial to your garden. Others, sadly, not so much. From the tomato hornworms that ravage your p...
Solved! How to Increase Humidity in a Dry House
Q: During the winter, the central heating in our home makes the air super dry. Not only do my nasal passages get inflamed, this year, I’m pretty sure that drops in temperature and humidity caused the wood grain i...
The Best Cordless Drills for DIYers
Just as cellular technology freed the telephone, the advent of lithium-ion batteries forever altered the landscape of power tools. Gone were the limits of the extension cord's reach. Now, with their tools running...
