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The Lettuce Grow Farmstand full of growing plants in a home during testing.
House Plants

This innovative system grows 36 full-size plants in just 4 square feet with no app access required.

A group of the best self-watering planters outside before testing.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

A self-watering planter will let you enjoy houseplants, herbs, and even vegetable plants without worrying about how much water to give them.

Ingredients to make DIY Dawn Powerwash, including dish soap, rubbing alcohol, and essential oils.
DIY

Love Dawn Powerwash? See how easy it is to make a DIY version of it at home for a fraction of the price.

A woman holds her nose while looking at green mold growing on a wall.
Mold & Mildew

What does mold smell like? Mold can cause a nasty, musty smell. Here are what those smells are and how you can identify them.

Mother's day gift collage set on purple background
Deals

We've hand-picked the top Mother's Day deals on gifts your mom will actually use! From Yetis to beautiful plants, check out these deals now.

A person with only their hands visible installs a bathroom exhaust fan on a ceiling.
Bathrooms

If you need to know who installs bathroom exhaust fans, the answer relies entirely on your specific needs and the home’s setup. Here’s who you can call to get the job done right.

A peeling soffit and fascia that needs to be repaired or replaced.
Gutters

You might not pay attention to this area of your house, but damaged soffit or fascia can be a real eyesore—and a structural hazard. When you’re looking for a professional who repairs soffit and fascia, here’s who you should call.

A team of people cleans a home using cleaning spray, wipes, mops, and window cleaner.
Cleaning

Hiring a house cleaner can help free up time for other tasks and hobbies. While many factors go into calculating the total house cleaning cost, customers can expect to pay between $90 and $600, or an average of $170.

A sparkling blue swimming pool in a back yard.
Pools & Water Features

A pool heater can make a backyard pool enjoyable almost year-round. Homeowners can expect to pay an average of $2,914 or a range of $1,771 to $4,065 for pool heater costs.

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles
Pests

Are you finding unexplained holes in your rugs, clothing, and bedlinens? Stop the insects that are intent on destroying the textiles in your home.

Woman whitewashes a wood dresser with two drawers removed.
Easy DIY Projects

If you're looking for a way to brighten a room or revive an old piece of furniture, a whitewashed finish may be just the thing. Follow this simple how-to for best results.

A fox lying down.
Lawn & Garden

Do you have a fox in the henhouse or the yard? Keep reading to learn how to get rid of foxes in your chicken coop, garden, or home.

View of one tire on car, along with tire pressure gauge and inflating apparatus.
Skills & Techniques

Your car's tire pressure can affect the performance and safety of your daily drive. Make sure your tires are inflated to the proper PSI by checking them regularly with a tire pressure gauge.

The Kayiune Solar Flagpole Light lighting the American flag on a dark background.
Curb Appeal

If you want to create a nighttime flag display, a pole-mounted solar light is one of the best options. Find out how a best-selling model fared in hands-on testing.

Dewalt oscillating tool cutting through plywood
Deals

This deal won't last long and offers a high-quality DeWalt tool for 56% off. This 7-piece deal is too good to pass up!

A gas grill with the top open, surrounded by materials and tools for cleaning it (including a plastic bin, garden hose, dish soap and more).
Cleaning & Organizing

Is your gas grill looking grimy?

The Vornado pedestal fan in front of closet doors during testing.
Appliances & Cookware

Looking to stay cool and save on utility costs? Find out what happened when I tested a top-selling pedestal fan.

Close up of a person holding a mosquito between two fingers.
Pest Control

Biting mosquitoes can transmit viruses to humans, and put a damper on outdoor fun. Rather than resorting to bug zappers and chemical sprays, get some relief by making these easy homemade mosquito traps.

A group of the best containers for storing clothes together before testing.
Clothing & Gear

Stash out-of-season clothes, linens, and more with these durable plastic and fiber containers.

Small brown mixed-breed dog standing in front of dog pee-stained grass.
Lawn & Garden

Is your pooch killing your lawn while he's doing his business? Here's what to do about grass that's ruined by dog urine.