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types of wildflowers all home gardeners should know
Lawn & Garden

Grow different types of wildflowers to provide pollen and seeds for birds, bees, and butterflies, as well as a wildly wonderful landscape for yourself.

Overhead view of various antique vintage dishes on black table.
Repair & Maintenance

Regular cleaning helps preserve pewter tableware and decor. This guide can help you care for this soft, durable, and beautiful metal.

How to Pour Concrete
Deck, Patio & Porch

Successfully pouring a concrete patio or driveway requires detailed site prep, planning, and careful finishing.

The 8 Best Sunroom Manufacturers of Today
Reviews

If you're looking for a way to bring the outside inside, a sunroom may be the answer.

A home garden with multiple types of landscaping rocks including gravel and limestone slabs surrounding green shrubs.
Lawn & Garden

If you're stuck between a rock and a hard place on the types of landscaping rocks to use around your home, here's how each one can contribute to and enhance your property.

A woman is holding many hydrangea plants.
Gardening

Can you grow sweet plants in sour soil? The following shrubs, perennial flowers, fruits, vegetables, and trees should survive the acid test.

man looking at mold on white wood panel on wall
Cleaning & Organizing

What kills mold on wood furniture, paneling, window frames and other areas of the home? Banish mold quickly using staples from the pantry and workshop.

Hand using scrape to spread grout on beige tiles.
Building & Installing

The type and location of the tile you use has everything to do with the right grout for the project.

An olympic diver leaping off a diving board in the Paris Olympics aquatic center.
Green Building & Remodeling

The 2024 Paris Olympics will be the first games aligned with the Olympic Agenda 2020 and guided by the Paris Climate Agreement.

A green bird bath surrounded by the materials needed to clean it.
Lawn & Garden

Follow these steps to maintain a clean, safe space for birds to splash around in your garden.

A patio chair with cushion surrounded by a vacuum cleaner and materials needed to clean the cushions.
Deck, Patio & Porch

Leaving patio furniture uncovered all winter can wreak havoc on your cushions. Here's how to get everything from mold and mildew to ketchup and tree sap out of your outdoor furniture cushions.

A home heat pump control system.
Heating & Cooling

Surely you’ve heard about heat pump HVAC systems, but the rest on this list might surprise you.

A person is pushing a lawn mower on a lawn to shred leaves for mulch.
Lawn Care

Why blow or bag your leaves? Leaving them in the lawn and garden helps your soil flourish—and saves you a lot of effort.

The Best Patio Doors Option in an undecorated room leading to a cement patio
Reviews

Create a more open and light-filled home with a new set of patio doors for the side yard, back patio, or even leading out to the balcony.

The Best Retractable Screen Doors Option
Reviews

The best retractable screen doors are easy to install and operate, providing natural airflow while blocking pesky insects and debris from entering your home.

DeWalt 20V Oscillating Multi-Tool cutting through a sheet of OSB
Power Tools

Now through August, DeWalt is giving away a free 20V Max 5.0Ah battery and charger with the purchase of a qualifying power tool.

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option
Tools & Materials

With the right additive, your concrete repair can stand the test of time. Check out these top concrete bonding agents for long-lasting results.

Best Kitchenaid Dishwasher
Reviews

Let’s compare KitchenAid’s most popular dishwasher models to establish which one is right for you.

Man pushing wheelbarrow full of weeds from garden.
Gardening

Even a good garden may have some weeds, as the saying goes. The trick is knowing how to benefit from them.

Nasturtium growing in a home garden.
Gardening

Nasturtium care is easy, bringing bright annual flowers. Learn more about growing nasturtium in the garden for pops of color (and flavor) from seed.