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5 Things to Do With Weeds After You Pull Them
Lawn & Garden

5 Things to Do With Weeds After You Pull Them

Don't just leave weeds on your lawn after you pull them! Here are the best ways to get rid of these pesky plants responsibly after you pluck them out of the ground.

cheap propane refill near me
Lawn & Garden

Where to Find the Cheapest Propane Refills for Your Barbecue Grill This Summer

Our best advice? Skip tank exchanges and look for refill stations to get the best deal on gas for your grill. Learn what we found out about propane pricing at big-box stores, supermarkets, and local gas stations.

The Latest in 3D-Printed Homes Uses Recycled Plastic Instead of Concrete
Exterior

The Latest in 3D-Printed Homes Uses Recycled Plastic Instead of Concrete

Azure is set to make the 3D home-printing industry more sustainable, one home at a time.

Goblincore: The Decor Trend You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of
Design

Goblincore: The Decor Trend You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of

Ready for a design refresh? This melange of folklore, metallics, mushrooms, and woodland elements will help you embrace your wild side.

cheap Halloween decorations
Design

16 Cheap Halloween Decorations for $10 or Less

Get your house Halloween ready with these affordable—and sometimes frightfully spooky—decorations.

A group of the Best Robot Vacuums for Hardwood Floors together on a wood floor before testing.
Reviews

The Best Robot Vacuums for Keeping Hardwood Floors Spotless, Tested

Keep hardwood floors effortlessly clean with the right robot vacuum.

Greenworks Brushless Cordless Snow Shovel
Reviews

If You Get One Thing Before the Storm, We Recommend This Electric Snow Shovel—And It’s on Sale

Conquer snowy driveways with this durable, electric snow tool from Greenworks.

A DIYer using a caulking gun to seal bathroom fixtures with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
DIY

How to Use a Caulk Gun

Caulking can help keep unwanted invaders like mice and mildew as far away from your home’s crevices as possible. But first, you need to know how to use a caulk gun.

Giraffe Tools Heat Cable Wrapped Around PVC Pipe
Reviews

Protect Your Pipes from Freezing and Save 20% Off This Highly-Rated Heat Cable

Score 20% off and prevent your pipes from freezing this winter with Giraffe heat cable.

The Best Electric Snow Blower Options
Interior

Last-Minute Winter Storm Preparation: Buy These Snow Essentials Online and Pick Up Today

Be prepared when snow storms are forecasted with these top essentials that you can buy online and pick up in-store today. Some stores even offer free same-day delivery.

A front porch covered in snow with an American flag hanging out front.
Exterior

19 Ways to Make Your Front Porch More Inviting in Winter

It may be freezing outside, but your home's icy entry can still feel warm and welcoming.

Kidde Water Leak Detector SPR Review
Reviews

Kidde Water Leak and Freeze Detector Review: Cool Device, or Is It All Wet?

If you’re worried about your sink, water heater, or other fixtures’ plumbing, consider equipping your home with the Kidde Leak and Freeze Detector.

Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890 Review
Reviews

Snow-Covered Gravel Has Met Its Match With the Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890

Protect your auger against loose gravel while working in difficult snow conditions. With the right snow blower, you can keep traction and power over uneven surfaces.

Happy African American couple talking while analyzing blueprints with manual worker in the apartment.
Design

Forget Keeping Up With the Joneses: The 15 States Where Homeowners Spend the Most on Home Improvement Projects

The number of home improvement loans across the U.S. increased, with some states far outpacing the rest of the country.

sump pump cost
Interior

How Much Does a Sump Pump Cost to Install?

Think you may need a new sump pump? Sump pump costs range from $1,200 to $2,500, with the national average at $1,500.

A woman in her backyard making notes about her diy landscape design.
Lawn & Garden

How to Be Your Own Landscape Designer

Boost your property value and curb appeal without breaking the bank by learning how to become your own landscape designer.

CES 2024: Most Exciting Releases
Reviews

The Most Exciting Home Products Announced at CES 2024

Don't miss these exciting new products from Weber, Aiper, LG, and more.

The Best Log Splitter trailer in use splitting firewood with a large stack of split wood in the background.
Reviews

The Best Log Splitters for Cutting Firewood

Save time and labor when chopping wood for a fireplace or stove with the best log splitter for any work style and budget.

Mobile Home Floor Repair Cost
Interior

Mobile Home Floor Repair Cost: How Much to Expect You’ll Pay

Mobile home floor repair costs between $300 and $5,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Many homeowners spend an average of $2,650 for repairs.

Young woman with hot drink thermos at winter forest, close up
Exterior

17 Things You Should Never Leave in a Cold Car

Can gas freeze in a car? What about aerosol cans, or wine? When temperatures dip below freezing in your neck of the woods, bring these things inside the house ASAP.