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Thermacell Mosquito Repellent on a patio
Reviews

Trade your bug sprays and zappers for this silent and odorless mosquito repeller.

Blackstone griddle at a campsite in front of orange tent
Appliances & Cookware

Here are our picks for the best flat-top grills that this go-to brand has to offer.

Two zero gravity chairs on grass near a river
Outdoor Furniture

Relax in a zero-gravity chair. Our test team kicked back in these uber-comfortable lounge chairs—find out which ones we liked best.

Close up view of a cricket on a wood table.
Garden Pests

Are you finding crickets in the house? Here's how to get rid of crickets and keep them from coming back.

Nine bottles and one bar of the best dish soap on a wood table
Cleaning & Organizing

These dishwashing liquids are designed to cut through grime to save you time, water, and elbow grease.

Sustainable hardscaping in a residential outdoor space with a retaining wall, stairs, and a permeable stone pathway.
Landscaping

Certain types of hardscaping, which provide durability and architectural definition to a yard, can also be good for the environment.

japanese garden with moss lawn and large rocks surrounding a small stream with bonsai trees near rocks
Lawn & Garden

Moss lawns are low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional turf. Are they right for your property?

Finch on a white window sill looking toward house.
Wildlife

Feathered friends make for great window watching, but when they come too close, things can get chaotic. If a bird swoops in through an open window and gets stuck in your home, try this trick to shoo it back outdoors using a common household item.

A close up of a roofer repairing a roof.
Home Insurance

Roof replacement can easily cost thousands of dollars. But there's one crucial step that's key to increasing the odds that insurance will cover such a massive expense—as long as you do it right.

Chrome shower curtain rod holding up curtain in white bathroom
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Often an afterthought, the shower curtain rod plays a key role in bathroom design, so choose wisely.

Colorful dishes in the top rack of a dishwasher are wet.
Appliances

If you always find yourself wiping water off your just-washed dishes, try these tips for troubleshooting a dishwasher that doesn’t dry.

A dad squats next to his toddler daughter and helps her rake leaves into a pile while doing household chores outdoors together on a cool Autumn day.
Landscaping

Soil rakes, garden rakes, bow rakes: Why are there so many types of rakes at the home center, and which do you actually need to clean up your yard?

Installing Pocket Doors - Sliding Doors for Separating Small Spaces
Doors

Homeowners who want to maximize space while having the convenience of a flexible layout should consider the pocket door. If you're thinking about installing one, first read our handy planning guide to see whether this retractable door system is right for you.

A woman sits under an AC mounted on a white brick wall.
Cooling

When your AC smells like gas, it may be due to an actual gas leak. Know the signs to keep your home and family safe.

A person wearing rain boots pressure washing a concrete driveway.
Driveways & Walkways

Cleaning concrete surfaces starts with a mild detergent, then you can up the ante as needed.

A built-in grill outside next to some plant pots
Grills

No self-respecting outdoor kitchen is complete without one of these cooking appliances.

A Long-tailed Tit is standing on a branch of blackberries.
Gardening

Perplexed by what to do about birds pilfering your berry patch? Try some of these humane and harmless ways to protect your homegrown berries from the birds.

Circular transom window above the doorway surrounded by brick.
Windows

Light lovers rejoice! These ages-old above-the-door architectural elements are back in a big way.

Materials needed for making a DIY stainless steel cleaner.
Cleaning & Organizing

Clean and restore stainless steel surfaces around the house with this safe, simple, economical formula.

Materials needed to make three different kinds of ant traps, including borax, shortening, and wax paper.
Pest Control

Looking for a natural ant killer that's safe to use in your living space? These home remedies for ants are easy to make using ingredients from your pantry and workshop.