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The Oregon 410-120 Bench Grinder Chain Sharpener mounted to a board during testing.
Tools

If you’re looking for a way to keep your saw chains in top condition, here’s why the Oregon 410-120 could be the best choice.

Woman pours a cup of water into a large bucket, a can of white paint next to the bucket.
Painting & Finishing

Don’t throw away latex paint that has thickened in the can! Follow this 10-minute process to thin it out to the proper consistency, and save yourself the cost of buying new paint.

Man's hand holding a hand full of grass seed near a patch of green grass.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Dreaming of a lush lawn? Successful sowing depends partly on proper soil preparation, an understanding of your climate, and having a good understanding of the best time to plant grass seed for your area.

These Chic Adirondack Chairs Are Up to $120 Off Right Now Ahead of Memorial Day
Deals

Score a great deal on this outdoor patio staple.

A person holding an edamame plant in a home garden with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.
Gardening

We’ll spill the beans on what it takes to grow this nutritious Japanese vegetable.

Woman slides neodymium magnet along the shaft of a screwdriver to magnetize it.
Tools

Try this simple trick and you’ll never drop a screw again!

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.