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Gardening

How to Protect Hydrangeas in Winter so They Bounce Back Better Than Ever Come Spring

Winter-damaged hydrangeas don’t flower well. Here’s how to give these popular landscaping plants the cold-weather care and protection they need for future blooms.

Blue Rooster Chiminea Review
Outdoor Furniture

Why This Chiminea Is Your Next Backyard Must-Have

I tested the Sun Fire outdoor fireplace from Blue Rooster, and it earned a permanent spot on my patio. Find out why.

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Gardening

These Homeowners Killed Their Grass Lawns for Native Plants—and They Say You Should, Too

No matter what growing zone you live in, low-maintenance lawns featuring native plants can be beautiful, economical choices. These homeowners share their fulfilling experiences after tossing the turf.

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DIY

How to Remove Heat Stains From Wood: 7 Methods That Work

If you've left a hot beverage on your coffee table and marred the table's finish, all is not lost. Here are tricks that can restore wood furniture to its former glory.

Brown and beige two-story suburban home with black shutters.
Exterior

15 Top-Rated Color Combinations for Your Home Exterior

Are you updating your home's exterior and looking for house paint colors that look great together? Ahead, find inspiring hues that will highlight your home's best features and increase your curb appeal.

A professional contractor is on the roof working near the exhaust fan.
Cooling

How to Improve Attic Ventilation: What Homeowners Should Know

Better airflow in your attic can protect your home, keep the space cooler, and prevent roof damage.

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Power Tools

Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Tools—Here’s How to Get Yours

Snag a free power tool at The Home Depot for a limited time with a qualifying purchase.

The Best Palm Sander Options laid on a bench
Power Tools

We Tested the Best Palm Sanders, and Our Top Pick Has Barely Any Vibration

Save time and effort with the right palm sander for your woodworking project.

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Review
Power Tools

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Makes Cuts Without Leaving Tile in Pieces

This manual tile saw lets you cut tiles cleanly without the mess of a wet tile saw.

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Cleaning Supplies

After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration

Bring your home’s roof back to its original glory by removing dark streaks, moss, and other roof-hitchhiking debris. These cleaners will help.

man working on a benchtop jointer
Tools & Materials

Improve Your Woodworking Projects With 2025’s Best Benchtop Jointers

Don’t let warped boards and uneven edges ruin your woodworking projects. One of these benchtop jointers can help.

A garden surrounding a stone garden path with easy-growing flowers surrounding it.
Lawn & Garden

25 Easy-Care Plants That Survive With or Without You

Don't make beautifying your landscaping more difficult than it needs to be! Opt for these low-maintenance flowers and shrubs if you're new to gardening, have a brown thumb, or just want pretty plants without a lot of hassle.

A man kneels in front of a large residential heat pump unit while holding a screwdriver.
Heating

Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Heating—and What You Can Do to Fix It

Here’s how to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve these common heat pump problems to get the heat back on as quickly as possible.

Woman holds a wine glass over a full dishwasher.
Repair & Maintenance

Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Cleaning Properly, and How to Fix It

Troubleshoot a poorly performing dishwasher with these tips and techniques.

Best Trees for Privacy: Keep Prying Eyes Out
Lawn & Garden

The 15 Best Trees and Shrubs to Grow for Backyard Privacy

If you want to keep prying eyes out of your yard, but don’t want to—or can’t—install a fence, consider planting trees and bushes that offer plenty of privacy.

A slug on a comfrey leaf.
Pest Control

5 Ways to Get Rid of Slugs

Slugs can do major damage to your favorite flowers and plants overnight. To keep slugs from devastating your garden, try one of these clever solutions.

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Heating

Tired of Spending So Much Money Heating Your Home? Our Next Webinar Can Help You Slash Your Bills

Get money saving tips on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2 EDT.

A group of lupine plants growing in a home landscape with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Lupine Plant Care: How to Grow Bluebonnets and Other Lupine Flower Varieties

Monty Python character Dennis Moore famously stole lupines from the rich to give to the poor—but whatever your status, you can raise your own stately spires of colorful flowers by learning proper lupine plant care.

Only one house in a suburban neighborhood has lights on during a storm.

94 Percent of U.S. Homes Aren’t Equipped With This Important Feature—But Here’s Why You Need It

As weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, having predictable access to dependable power—in the form of a standby generator—becomes acutely more crucial.

Person raking colorful fallen leaves in yard.
Landscaping

Should You Leave the Leaves on Your Lawn This Fall?

Some kinds of leaf litter might do more harm than good.