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toilet near window
Reviews

The Best Toilet Seats for Bathroom Updates

A seat in one of the most peaceful rooms of the house should maximize comfort and functionality while enhancing aesthetics.

How to Become a Landscaper
Lawn & Garden

How to Become a Landscaper and Turn Your Green Thumb Into a Blossoming Career

Before deciding on the exact path to take, those who are interested in learning how to become a landscaper can explore the different types of landscaping jobs available to help their careers grow.

Young couple paint home interior walls with roller brush while smiling.
Interior

8 Most Common Areas in Your Home That Need Paint Touch-Ups

Keep your home looking fresh and vibrant by regularly touching up paint in these high-traffic areas.

Sugar on table with wooden spoon.
DIY

11 Ways That Sugar Can Help Your Home—and Your Health

White sugar is an invaluable kitchen staple for baking, but it also serves a variety of other purposes at home and in the garden.

who installs french drains
Lawn & Garden

5 Professionals Who Install French Drains, and Which One to Call Based on Your Issue

French drain installation is not a DIY project, but who to hire might depend on the nature and location of the drainage issue. Find out which professional is best equipped to protect your property from water damage.

Shed Security
Exterior

12 Tips to Drastically Improve Shed Security and Protect Valuable Tools, Lawn Equipment, and More

A shed is a great place to store your outdoor gear, but it’s also a popular target for burglars. Here’s how to improve your shed security and keep your property safe.

Paint brush laying on top of opened paint cans.
Interior

Acrylic vs. Latex Paint: Which Water-Based Formula Is Right for Your Project?

Not all water-based paints are the same, and that’s particularly true when it comes to these two popular options.

Cost of Sod vs. Seed
Lawn & Garden

Cost of Sod vs. Seed: 7 Factors to Consider When Budgeting for a New Lawn

When homeowners are planning for a new lawn, it’s important to weigh the up-front cost of sod vs. seed, including installation costs, long-term maintenance, and erosion control.

Over-the-shoulder view of a young woman in glasses looking at a utility bill.
Interior

10 Home Heating Mistakes That Spike Your Utility Bills

Looking for ways to lower your energy bills in the colder months? These missteps will only end up costing you more in the long run.

The Best Rat Repellent Options
Reviews

The Best Rat Repellents to Keep Your Home Rodent-Free

Ultrasonic and scent-based rat repellents are safe and humane solutions for ridding a home of rodent invaders.

Best Waterproof Gloves Options
Reviews

The Best Waterproof Gloves, Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re working a winter construction job or snowboarding, protecting your hands from wet weather is essential. Keep them clean and safe with the best waterproof gloves.

Farmer pulling potato plants from ground.
Lawn & Garden

15 Companion Plants for Potatoes (and 5 to Avoid) for Better Yield

Strengthen the diversity of your garden, repel pests, and attract beneficial pollinators with smart companion planting using potato-friendly vegetables and herbs.

February Data Study Home Elevators
Interior

Home Elevators Rising in Popularity: Luxury Feature, or Necessary Amenity?

Elevators are being installed in more and more homes. We took a closer look at who is getting them, why, and what it means for future home buyers.

Power Rake vs. Dethatcher: What’s the Difference?
Lawn & Garden

Power Rake vs. Dethatcher: What’s the Difference?

Learn whether a power rake or a dethatcher is more suitable for your yard, and the pros and cons of each tool.

A soil blocker with beet seeds and a few blocks of wet soil on a kitchen table.
Lawn & Garden

What Is Soil Blocking and Is It Worth It for Home Gardeners?

Sowing your seeds in soil blocks can give plants a happy start and enable seamless transplanting when they're ready for the garden bed.

The Best Moving Container and PODS Companies Options
Reviews

The Best Moving Container Companies

The best moving container companies offer an easy and convenient compromise between an arduous DIY move and an expensive full-service moving company.

The Best Paint Brands Options
DIY

The 15 Best Paint Brands

Are you thinking about updating interior or exterior spaces with a fresh coat of paint this year? Check out these best paint brands to help spruce up a living space.

Person using tool to cut plexiglass.
DIY

How to Cut Plexiglass

Learn how to cut clear acrylic sheets—ideal for shelves, tabletops, and picture frames—so you'll get accurate cuts and smooth, attractive edges every time.

Woman using green spray paint in cardboard box.
DIY

How to Paint Plastic

Perk up dingy plastic by spraying on a fresh, smooth coat of paint in the color of your choice. Here’s what you need to know about painting plastic.

The DeWalt Crown Stapler on a piece of wood during hands-on testing.
Reviews

Hands-On Tool Review: Did the DeWalt Narrow Crown Stapler Nail It?

Designed with convenience in mind, this hoseless and cordless narrow crown stapler holds promise, but it may not solve as many problems as it intends to.