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Powering all of your essential appliances during the next blackout is easy with the Anker SOLIX F3800 and Home Power Panel.

Repairing holes in plaster walls is easy with some patching plaster, a few tools, and a little bit of practice.

Growing conditions tend to be less than ideal in July, however, with these expert tips you can take advantage of the deep discounts your local gardening center is offering.

A compact, lightweight carpet sweeper helps keep floors free of dust, dander, and debris without a heavy vacuum.

Let one of these downloadable plans guide you in building a DIY gazebo to add style, charm, and comfort to your yard.

Learn everything you need to know about asphalt shingles—their type, style, color choices, cost and durability.

Few do-it-yourself weekend projects deliver the beauty, utility, and overall satisfaction that building a brick patio does.

Replacing a worn sprinkler valve isn’t complicated. Find out what different valves do and how to choose one that best suits your sprinkler system.

Get more out of your foodscape garden by growing these adaptable ground covers for edible leaves, fruit, and flowers.

Keep the party going late into the evening with solar post cap lights to illuminate your deck or yard.

Don’t get caught off-guard by disaster.

Powerful, durable, and easy to squeeze, these could be the tin snips you’ve been looking for.

Cool down a stuffy bedroom without spiking your electricity bill. This commercial-grade box fan delivers impressive airflow to make your space more comfortable on warmer nights.

Trade your bug sprays and zappers for this silent and odorless mosquito repeller.

Here are our picks for the best flat-top grills that this go-to brand has to offer.

Relax in a zero-gravity chair. Our test team kicked back in these uber-comfortable lounge chairs—find out which ones we liked best.

Are you finding crickets in the house? Here's how to get rid of crickets and keep them from coming back.

These dishwashing liquids are designed to cut through grime to save you time, water, and elbow grease.

Certain types of hardscaping, which provide durability and architectural definition to a yard, can also be good for the environment.

Moss lawns are low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional turf. Are they right for your property?