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Is your soil chalky, sandy, or silty? Is it acid or alkaline? Before you put in a flower garden, add some trees, or plant your vegetables, determine the type of soil you have and how best to amend it.

Create defensible space around your home to keep flames from spreading and hot embers from igniting.

Find out what precautions to take if you want to use a garbage disposal with a septic system.

Honeycomb or vertical, zebra or matchstick? We'll help you figure out which types of blinds will work best for your home.

Which type of router is right for your woodworking project, and how do you use the tool safely? We'll "route" you in the right direction.

Think a standard drill with a dimpling bit is good enough for drywall? So did we—until we tested dedicated drywall screw guns. Hanging drywall will never be the same.

Create a relaxing outdoor retreat with the top outdoor shades that can help improve lighting, control temperature, and provide privacy.

If water in your sink faucet has low flow or is flowing in an erratic pattern, the problem could be mineral buildup on the faucet's aerator. Removing the part and cleaning it thoroughly will get water flowing freely again.

Consider choosing these perennials for your garden and sharing them with others.

Believe it or not, that's just a fraction of the price it was purchased for. Plus, new data on just how expensive it is to move and how that's fueling the remodeling and renovation economy.

Have a broken sprinkler head, or one that’s just out of commission? Swapping in a new head in is easy-peasy.

The camera you use and the lighting and angles you choose can help you take top-notch photos to showcase your home.

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to undo the damage winter has done to your property and begin prepping for a bountiful, enjoyable summer outdoors.

A pressure washer this powerful shouldn’t be electric—but it is! I tested it on caked mud, stubborn stains, and oil spills. Here’s what happened.

Make a statement by transforming your indoor and outdoor spaces with one of these spotlighted stain colors.

Improve the curb appeal of your home and enjoy your outdoor spaces after dark by installing stylish and functional outdoor wall lights.

The best seed starting trays allow you to sow seeds indoors before the outdoor growing season begins. See our favorite options after extensive testing.

Our favorite garage floor tiles are easy-to-install and an affordable way to improve the aesthetics and the performance of a garage.

Spiff up your landscape on the cheap by learning how to split the plants you already have.