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Learn how a metal roof can save energy and money while elevating the performance and aesthetics of your home.

If you’ve got uninvited visitors overhead, a little patience and a handful of smart strategies can prevent damage to your home and restore peace and quiet up above.

Here are my top 5 picks from Lowe’s SpringFest event. Save big on yard tools, patio upgrades, and spring-ready essentials.

Grow bags are not only convenient and transportable, but they also promote healthy plant growth. Cultivate flowers, vegetables, herbs, and more—even with limited space—with the help of one of our top picks.

Is it OK to install an aboveground pool on a leach field? What about a deck, or a garden? Learn what you should and shouldn't put over a septic drain field in order to keep your septic system in good working order.

This wireless camera offers sharp video quality, smart motion detection, and continuous monitoring without a complex installation or the need for constant recharging.

Dethatching blades attach directly to your lawn mower, enabling quick removal of excess organic material that prevents your grass from absorbing essential nutrients.

Who has time for trial-and-error lawn care? Learn the right way to do a few things many homeowners get wrong.

Are fungi giving your grass grief? These fungicides can help eradicate the problem.

Installing solar panels can save homeowners money on utility bills and lower their carbon emissions—but are solar panels worth it? Here are some facts about solar panels that every homeowner should know.

Understanding regional USDA plant hardiness zones can help gardeners plant after the threat of frost has passed—and select the right plants for the climate.

When a homeowner needs to know how to get rid of ground bees, the following steps will help put the buzzing to rest once and for all.

If your outdoor AC unit isn't turning on, check these switches, levels, and lines yourself, before calling for professional repairs.

Why are wasps attracted to your property, and what can you do to get them to leave?

Do you want to make sure your septic tank is clean and in good repair? You'll have to find the tank first.

Here are some of our favorite affordable organizers for tidying on a budget.

It's looking a little bleak, but you can help butterflies from your own backyard. Plus: Ikea's new inclusive line of products, the new 'wellness' room trend, and more in this week's news digest.

Dishwasher technology continues to offer innovative solutions to help you keep your kitchen sparkling.

Experts recommend their favorite perennials that can last decades.

If you need flowering shrubs that—like “mad dogs and Englishmen”—aren’t afraid of the midday sun, try these.