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Harbor Freight Weekend Sale
Reviews

Don’t Miss Deal: Harbor Freight’s Entire Site Is on Sale For 3 Days Only

Don't miss this 72-hour savings event

foods that never expire - hands holding jar of dried food
Interior

17 Pantry Foods That Never Expire

Many staple foods can sit for years or even decades in a cool, dry pantry and still be perfectly fine to eat. In fact, these pantry goods pretty much never expire. Now go stock up!

A person using a roller to touch up paint on walls.
Interior

How to Touch Up Paint on Walls Like a Pro

You don’t always need to repaint an entire room. Sometimes repairing and repainting the dings and scuffs is all that’s needed to freshen it up.

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DIY

12 Ways You Can Change the Size and Shape of Your Room With Only Paint

Paint is a versatile interior design tool that can modify the perceived shape of a room.

Bumpy green frog sitting on red tomato in garden.
Lawn & Garden

How to Attract Frogs and Toads to Your Yard—and Why You Should

Learn how these helpful amphibians can keep your garden pest-free.

A modern kitchen has cabinets in a dark gray with green tint and a pale wood island.
Interior

Move Over Tuscan: 10 Kitchen Trends for 2024

Explore 2024’s biggest kitchen trends and see how they can elevate your space into a stylish, functional haven.

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Lawn & Garden

Is My Plant Dead or Dormant?

Is your brown or withered plant playing possum, resisting a spring revival until the sun’s warmth is just right? Or is it a goner with no hope of resurrection? There are ways to determine the difference.

Man in snow gear using yellow snowblower during snow storm.
Exterior

5 Snow Blower Safety Tips to Follow Before It’s Too Late

Prioritize personal safety while operating a snow blower by following these key safety tips.

Person holding roll of blue tape.
DIY

17 Brilliant Uses for Painter’s Tape You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Painter’s tape can be used for so much more than just protecting ceilings and trim when painting your walls.

A person holding a wool dryer ball in front of an open front-loading dryer while doing laundry.
Interior

What Do Dryer Balls Do—and Do They Actually Work?

Learn how these simple tools can make laundry day more efficient and eco-friendly.

A person loading a dishwasher in their kitchen.
Interior

How Much Water Does a Dishwasher Use?

You probably don't need to worry about your dishwasher being an energy hog. However, there are ways to get more energy and water savings out of your appliance.

Woman sitting next to swimming pool.
Exterior

9 Types of Pools to Consider for Your Outdoor Space Upgrade

Learning more about the characteristics, pros, and cons of each pool type can help you decide which one is right for your home.

A person painting a wall with paint drips on the hardwood floors underneath.
Interior

This Is the Best Way to Get Paint Off of Hardwood Floors

Learn how to remove water- or oil-based paint without damaging your wood floors.

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Lawn & Garden

7 Tips for Growing Big Plants Indoors

Huge houseplants have the same needs as their smaller green friends, just on a larger scale. That can complicate things, but the big reward is worth the effort.

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr
Interior

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Decorating Challenge

We compared two hugely popular paint brands on their value, thickness, color offerings, and more.

The Best Products Our Readers Bought in February
Reviews

The 25 Best Products Our Readers Bought in February

From mold test kits to soil moisture sensors to super glue, here are the top 25 products readers bought in February.

How Much Does a Whole-House Reverse Osmosis System Cost?
Interior

How Much Does a Whole-House Reverse Osmosis System Cost to Install?

Even treated municipal tap water still contains harmful contaminants that pose health risks. A whole-house reverse osmosis system costs between $150 and $4,800, but many homeowners spend $2,200 on average.

The 13 Best Carpet Colors for the Home
Interior

The 13 Best Carpet Colors for the Home

Revamp your floors with new carpet colors that are both timeless and on trend.

is there a doorbell camera that works without wifi
Exterior

Is There a Doorbell Camera That Works Without Wi-Fi?

Shoppers looking for a doorbell camera that works without Wi-Fi have plenty of options to choose from, each with unique advantages and drawbacks.

A modern kitchen with countertops at two different levels counter height and bar height.
Interior

What’s the Difference Between Bar Height and Counter Height?

Make the right kitchen renovation and furniture choices by familiarizing yourself with the average counter and bar heights and what sets them apart.