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There are several factors that affect how long grass seed lasts, including the container the seed is stored in and how long it's stored. Learn how to tell if your grass seed is over the hill.

Don’t get stuck in a hole while looking for a way to work your dirt. The best pitchforks will help loosen tough soil in no time.

Part automobile shelter, part storage space, it's easy for a garage to turn into a cluttered and disorganized mess. Make room to work with these 12 affordable items to increase garage organization and functionality.

Whether for home, commercial, or industrial use, these backpack vacuums make it easy to clean everything from bedrooms to offices to jobsites.

Keep cool in your outdoor living space when one of these high-quality fans is overhead.

The new kids on the block—telescoping ladders—offer a leg up on overhead chores, but are they all they're cracked up to be? Find out how today's most popular telescoping ladders fared in our hands-on tests.

Expand your options for cooking outdoors with one of these top gas griddles.

Moody gardens never looked so good! Grow these dark, nearly black flowers for elegance with an edge.

You don’t always need AC to beat the heat on summer days. The best fans will move air around the room, helping you feel less sticky and more comfortable on hot days.

Excess moisture could be the silent destroyer lurking in your home. Learn how to spot the signs of high humidity and put a stop to it.

Even with less-than-optimal soil, you can grow a bumper crop of healthy fruits and vegetables with this unique garden design.

Some of our favorite editor-approved grill brands are on deep discount this Labor Day. Take advantage of these deals while they last!

Pools need more illumination than usual when the evening hours kick in. Add some inspired lighting for extra ambiance and safety around your pool.

Whether you're shopping for a tool to complete a specific project or simply stocking your toolbox, follow these pointers to pick out strong scrapers that will make short work of your next DIY job.

A skylight can add ventilation and natural light to your home. But is this a project you should take on yourself?

Really personalize the lighting in your home when you make a lit-up marquee letter in your own monogram.

Choose the best plants and planting strategy to help your garden thrive as chilly weather arrives.

Heat pumps are increasingly popular because of the energy-saving way they can heat or cool a home.

Leaves are coming, so stock up on these outdoor tools for summer and fall lawn care while you can get them on sale.