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The Best American-Made Furniture Brand Options
Reviews

Find stylish new furniture for your home while also supporting companies that make their products here in America.

Inground Pool Cost
Pools & Water Features

An inground pool can provide homeowners with hours of outdoor summer. The average inground pool cost ranges from $39,000 to $80,351, with a national average of $57,938.

Asbestos Floor Tile 101: How to Know If You're Living with Hazardous Building Material (and What to Do About It)
Flooring

Find out if your flooring contains this banned material—and if so how to deal, whether you aim to remove it, cover it up, or leave it alone.

A worker installs a mini split outside.
Cooling

In homes where central air isn’t an option, homeowners may consider installing a mini-split. On average, mini-split installation costs $3,000, with a typical range between $2,000 and $14,500.

What to Do if Amazon Package Is Stolen
Home Security

Although package theft is becoming more prevalent, many customers don't know what to do if their Amazon package is stolen.

Bites But No Signs of Bugs
Pests

Red, itchy bumps are incredibly uncomfortable and unsightly to deal with. If you have bites but no signs of bugs in your home, you’ll need to determine whether an insect—or any number of medical conditions—is the cause.

Tiny Red Bugs
Pests

Spotting tiny red bugs can be frightening at first, but homeowners can keep them out for good with the right preventative measures. Here’s more information on those tiny red bugs in the home.

Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air
Heating & Cooling

The summer heat can make being inside a hot house a miserable experience. Homeowners with a central AC not blowing cold air will want to have a pro on speed dial after trying a few troubleshooting ideas.

Three workers install a new generator outside a home.
Generators

A generator can keep a home up and running during a power outage. A typical whole-house generator costs between $1,524 and $8,658, with the average consumer spending about $5,090.

Possum vs. Opossum
Wildlife

What's the difference between a possum and an opossum? While they have similar names, possums and opossums are distinct animals. Here are seven key differences between these marsupials.

Collage of multiple products on a green background
Deals

These 4th of July sales are too hot to pass up but hurry, they won't last long.

A person holding a head of cabbage just harvested out of a home garden with a graphic overlay that says plant care 101.
Gardening

If you are green and hesitant about growing a cabbage plant, we can help you bring it to a head!

A small, bright room in a stylish studio-style room or apartment.
DIY

Some fixes require a pro, or at least some DIY cred. But I solved a few annoyances in my new home without spending much money or time.

Various DeWalt batteries set up for display
Deals

You can still score free DeWalt tools at Lowe's. Hurry, this deal won't last long!

When to Aerate the Lawn? Solved!
Landscaping

What are the telltale signs that your grass needs aerating, and when is the best time to do it? Here's what you need to know about this all-important lawn care task.

13 Beautiful Ways to Style a Backyard Pergola
Outdoor Living

Take your backyard to new heights by exploring pergola ideas that will inspire, and perhaps even guide, your next outdoor project.

A Tennessee warbler perches on a feeder.
Wildlife

You may be surprised by some of the foods that your feathered friends will enjoy now and then.

A group of friends playing a Cornhole bean bag toss game in a backyard of a home.
Outdoor Living

Set your backyard up to be the happening spot for summer barbecues and pool parties this year with these popular lawn games.

Friends Celebrating 4th Of July Holiday With Backyard Party
Deals

Celebrate America's birthday with these amazing savings!

Several wasps are flying around and crawling on a large wasp nest hanging on a home.
Garden Pests

Wasps can hide in unexpected places around your home. Learn where to check for nests and keep your outdoor spaces safe this summer.