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Find out which exterior paints will look the best and last the longest.

Don’t let a leaky battery ruin your electronic device. Instead, follow these steps to clean up the mess safely and effectively.

Since you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, you need something to do with all those shells.

Don’t let biting bugs keep you from enjoying your outdoor spaces this year. Instead, scatter plants that keep mosquitoes in patio containers, garden beds, and anywhere else you congregate in fresh air.

Soak, dab, and gently clean away dirt and stains with inexpensive upholstery cleaners you can make at home.

If you notice a funky smell coming from your dishwasher and dishes aren’t coming out as clean as they usually do, it’s likely because the dishwasher filter is overdue for a cleaning.

Explore the best Yeti products tailored to the true outdoor enthusiast.

Make sure your household is prepared for any accidents or disasters with these essential items.

Creeping Charlie is very difficult to control once it takes hold in your yard. Get expert advice about the best ways to eradicate it.

Leaving your keys at home isn't the only way to get locked out. If your key gets stuck in a lock, try these tricks for getting back inside your house without having to call a locksmith.

The best all-purpose cleaners tackle germs, grease, and grime on a variety of surfaces. Here are the best ones on the market.

Although peonies can be slow to produce, the size and sumptuousness of those old-fashioned flowers makes them worth waiting for.

Save yourself some money by learning how to DIY this important home repair.

Living in a glass house might not be much fun for people, but some plants flourish under the always-on-view conditions of glass terrariums.

Glue guns are convenient tools for crafters and DIYers, but can burn you if you don't use them correctly. Learn how to use a hot glue gun safely, and get to crafting and fixing.

Don’t let your carpets, curtains, furniture, and bedding become the permanent home of a bed bug infestation. Grab the best bed bug spray and eradicate these parasites.

These tiny winged insects can devastate vegetable gardens and ornamental plants. Follow this multipronged approach to eradicate whiteflies without using chemicals.

It's lighter weight and less expensive than wood mulch, but is it a good idea to use pine needle mulch in your yard?

Find out how last year’s home purchase or refinance can (and can’t) help lower your tax burden.

This one-of-a-kind deal runs out this week.