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Lawn Care

To nurture your lawn without wasting a precious resource, learn when—and just how much—you should water it.

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Paints & Finishes

Here’s a list of essential tools and materials to help you get started on your next painting project.

A gallon can of Benjamin Moore INSL-X paint next to a cement block during testing.
Painting & Finishing

This high-quality indoor/outdoor floor paint creates a strong bond and provides traction to prevent slips and falls.

A pest control pro sprays for pests outside a brick home.
Reviews

Pest control is best left to the pros, and Terminix is one of the best companies to choose from. Is there any reason to not choose Terminix—if you can even book the service?

Orkin logo and Terminix logo with a "vs" graphic between the two.
Reviews

Nobody wants to need an exterminator, but when they do, they want the best. These two national companies have solid name recognition and reputation, but who wins in an Orkin vs. Terminix face-off?

Multiple rain gauges lined up outside on the lawn
Lawn, Garden & Pool

A rain gauge is a useful tool for gardening, farming, and staying informed about weather conditions.

An assortment of colorful countertop appliances by Smeg sit on a wooden counter.
Appliances

Add a taste of the rainbow to your cooking space.

A modern kitchen with green-teal cabinets.
Kitchen Remodeling

Are your kitchen cabinets in need of a makeover? From simple updates to more significant changes, get started on one of these DIY projects this weekend.

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Cleaning

Learn how to clean walls with flat paint by using the right tools and techniques to keep them looking fresh and spotless.

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Garden Pests

They’re here for only a few weeks every 13 to 17 years, making a loud, high-pitched buzz and leaving behind creepy, crunchy exoskeletons, but periodical cicadas might actually benefit your garden.

A modern bedroom with dark pink ceiling.
Paints & Finishes

Looking to take your design project to the next level? Skip the basic ceiling white and opt for one of these designer hues overhead.

A person climbing a ladder to reach the gutters on a home.
DIY

Find out which type of ladder is best-suited to that next home project, and make working at heights easier and safer.

A couple with their baby are sitting on their porch steps.
Building & Installing

When you can’t move, but you need more space from your house, here are a few ways to maximize your living area.

A chaos garden outside a residential home in a suburban neighborhood.
Gardening

Explore chaos gardening—a low-maintenance approach that combines spontaneity with nature's unpredictability to create lush, vibrant ecosystems.

A backyard inground swimming pool with a black-and-glass enclosure protecting it from the elements.
Exterior

A pool screen enclosure offers protection from insects and debris, as well as additional security. Pool screen enclosure costs range from $5,708 to $16,608, with the national average at $10,675.

A welder at work.
DIY

From building bridges and skyscrapers to manufacturing and repairing pipelines, and even in areas like film and TV, skilled welders are in high demand. If you’ve ever wondered how to become a welder, this guide can help.

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Deck, Patio & Porch

Staining a deck can make it look new again, and is a project a novice DIYer can undertake. See how easy it is to give your deck a new look this weekend!

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Bathrooms

Young woman sneezing into a tissue.
Lawn & Garden

Marsh elder is a common allergen in the southern United States, but it may affect allergy sufferers in other areas, too.

Garden Hose Storage
Lawn & Garden

Looking for a way to remedy kinks and knots in your garden hose? Consider one of these 11 decorative hose management solutions.