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Lawn & Garden

Want to Banish Weeds From Your Lawn Once and For All? Join Us For Our Next Webinar!

Save the date: Thursday, April 10 at 1:30 EDT.

Exterior

The Farmer’s Almanac Makes Its Spring 2025 Weather Predictions

Buckle up. Plus, the latest real estate news, hurricane season reminders, deals and sales, and more.

DIY

How to Measure a Chainsaw Bar and Chain

Does your chainsaw need new parts, but you have no idea how long a chainsaw bar or chain your tool requires? Here's how to measure them.

DIY

This is How Much It Really Costs to Convert a Shed to a Home

A viral TikTok video shows how a couple transformed a shed into a beautiful home. We did the research and reached out to an expert to see just how much a project like that costs.

Plumbing Supplies

We Vetted The 8 Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters to Save Space and Cut Costs

Affordable, relatively easy to install, and able to reduce hot-water costs substantially, an electric tankless water heater provides numerous benefits. This in-depth guide can help shoppers find the best one.

Reviews

Can the Porter-Cable Dovetail Jig Really Live Up to Its Hype?

I never expected this dovetail jig to be the missing piece between me and my next woodworking project.

Gardening

7 Escape Artist Plants You Should Always Keep Contained

Some invasive plants can spread quickly and threaten your landscape. Learn how to keep them under control.

Flooring

How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring

While today’s quality is a far cry from the peel-and-stick vinyl of yesteryear, installing vinyl plank flooring is just as simple. Here’s how to get the job done.

Architecture

30 Kit Homes You Can Buy and Build Yourself

For those who’ve always wanted to build their own tiny home or garden room, the prospect may now be more realistic than ever! Find the perfect kit that suits your style, your property, and your budget.

Cooling

What to Do if There’s Mold in Your HVAC Air Ducts

What causes mold to build in your home's HVAC ducts, and how is it most easily

Reviews

This Benchtop Jointer Is Better Than You Think

Prolific woodworkers may scoff at these compact models, but this one found a welcome home in my little workshop.

Reviews

Pulverize Unsightly Tree Stumps With Our Favorite Stump Grinder

Make quick work of those tree stumps in your yard with a quality stump grinder. After researching various products, these are our six favorite models.

Lawn & Garden

Solved! Does Salt Kill Weeds?

Instead of reaching for a chemical herbicide, some gardeners opt for this cupboard staple to destroy weeds in their garden. Is using salt to kill weeds a good idea?

Deals

There’s Still Time: Ace Hardware Is Giving Away Free Power Tool Batteries

Ace Hardware is making yard work easier this spring–grab a free bonus battery with a qualified purchase.

Bedrooms

6 Minimalist Bedroom Ideas for Creating—and Maintaining—a Serene Space

Experts share their tips for keeping your bedroom sleek and clutter-free, from lighting to storage to color choices.

Lawn Care

Can You Mow Wet Grass? 

Think a post-storm lawn trim is no big deal? Often, it can do more harm than good.

Lawn & Garden

25 Shade-Loving Plants for Where the Sun Don’t Shine

These gorgeous plants don't need a ton of sun to flourish.

Power Tools

Our Favorite Hole Saw Kit Is Nearly Perfect for Everyone

The best hole saws work with a standard corded or cordless drill to cut a perfectly round hole through wood, metal, plastic, and even ceramic tile. After testing various products, these are our top six picks.

Outdoor Kitchens

Modernize Your Backyard in Time for Summer With Just 1 Upgrade

Monument Grills’ new Eminence models not only help improve the food at your cookout, but they also make the whole experience more convenient for modern-day grill masters.

Tools & Materials

We Repeatedly Drilled into Three Types of Metal to Find the Best Cobalt Drill Bits

When you need to bore through metal, cobalt is the only material that will do. Here’s the drill on the best cobalt bits you can buy.