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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.

A resilient home exterior with white siding and a metal roof and new windows.
Roofing

Resilient homes are more likely to withstand wind, water, and other climate-related damage. Many projects may also increase your home’s resale value, help you save money on utility bills, or make you eligible for certain tax breaks.

Young Australian native Laughing Kookaburra perched on a bird bath
Wildlife

Create a welcoming environment for your feathered friends by choosing the perfect spot for your backyard birdbath.

Materials used to vent a portable AC unit in a casement or crank window.
Building & Installing

For less than $20 I was able to make a water-resistant AC venting solution for my casement window.

A person holding a bunch of okra harvested from a home garden.
Gardening

What plant can be both a vegetable and a decorative annual? Try okra for blond blooms and succulent succotashes.

Woman in blue dress sitting on steps of wooden tiny home of wheels while drinking coffee.
Architecture

Alternative homes offer a solution for those looking to cut living costs, bring simplicity to their life, and lower their carbon footprint.

The Best Patio Furniture Deals to Shop This June
Deals

Enjoy al fresco fun all summer long with these outdoor furniture deals.

A Samsung refrigerator changes appearances to show beach scenes and a happy family.
Appliances

Build a kitchen of the future with these high-tech built-in and countertop appliances.

Best Outdoor Kitchen Essentials
Lawn & Garden

From pellet grills to refrigerators to durable trash cans, we’ve curated some of our must-haves for your outdoor kitchen.

An indoor-outdoor living area has floor-to-ceiling windows and a neutral traditional design style.
Interior Design

Choose a new and energizing approach to home decor or commit to timeless styles that stick.

A two-story container home.
Exterior

A container home is a unique and affordable alternative to a traditionally built home. Customers will typically pay between $25,000 and $250,000 on container home costs, depending on size, style, and building materials.

A French drain in a grassy yard.
Landscaping

Pooling water could be the first sign of a problem—fixing it requires rerouting the path of the water. French drain costs run anywhere from $500 to $18,000, with $5,000 being the national average cost.

Food sitting on cast iron grates of Weber E-310 grill
Outdoor Living

Summer is the perfect time for grilling. Take advantage of these hot deals at Lowe's and save on some of our favorite tested grills.

A delivery worker waves to a video doorbell installed by a front door while the homeowner views the footage on their phone app.
Home Security

While Ring doorbells and cameras can be used without a subscription, Ring Protect subscriptions increase the function and usefulness of the devices. A Ring subscription costs between $4.99 and $20 per month.

Home Office Essentials
Furniture & Decor

Working from a home office presents a few challenges, but some unique and innovative products can help you get organized, stay safe, and streamline your workday.

Get New Floors for Under 50 dollars
Interior

Learn how to transform your old floors into something new and wonderful with one of these budget-friendly solutions.

A furnished living room with natural light.
Storage

Working with limited square footage? These design tips and small space storage ideas can help you make the most of every inch of every room—and make your rooms look bigger.

Mother pushes young son through a summertime vegetable garden.
Gardening

Planting season isn’t over yet! Sow or transplant these vegetables, herbs, and flowers in July for fuller beds and a bigger harvest.

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturer Options
Reviews

Simplicity, affordability, and availability—there’s a lot to like about mobile homes. Here’s how to pick one of the best mobile home manufacturers.

A worker in a blue suit installs an AC unit outside a home.
Cooling

Air conditioning is a modern necessity, so homeowners whose AC unit is failing will want to install a new one fast. Central AC unit cost ranges from $3,882 to $7,903, with a national average cost of $5,860.