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The Best Cement Mixer Options
Reviews

The Best Cement Mixers for Your Concrete Projects

Mixing concrete is typically hard work. Speed up your workflow and save your back with these top cement mixers.

House interior with open floor plan. Sitting area by the window with table and chairs and dining room with archway
Interior

13 Types of Molding Every DIYer Should Know

Cove or crown, batten or baseboard? Learn about the types of molding most commonly used in homes today, and discover which style might be right for your residence.

A group of the best robotic lawn mowers tested, with the Worx Landroid M robotic lawn mower front and center
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How Well Do Robotic Lawn Mowers Work? This Worx Landroid Review Answers That Question

Expensive and often not up to par with their push-mower and self-propelled counterparts, robotic lawn mowers often get a bad rap. This is the model that changed my mind.

The Lepro LED lantern on a grassy spot in the woods
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For Under $30, This LED Lantern Lights the Way

With its ample brightness and light modes, the Lepro LE LED lantern proved to be a top choice during a recent camping trip.

A front view of the ShelterLogic storage shed in a backyard
Reviews

Building a Shed Looks Easy—Here’s What We Learned When Building a ShelterLogic Shed

This basic garden shed is pretty affordable, but you’ll need patience and next-level DIY skills to build it.

The Kushlan concrete mixer set up in a yard
Reviews

See What Happened When I Used the Kushlan Cement Mixer to Pour a Shed Foundation

This big mixer might be the best tool for the job…or it could be a bull in a china shop.

The best smart toilets option installed in a spacious bathroom that has large windows overlooking a river running through a city
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The Best Smart Toilets

The porcelain throne just got a lot more royal. Check out what these modern toilets can do for your bathroom stays.

The Gorilla GLMPXA-22 ladder set up as an extension ladder reaching up to a roof
Reviews

The Versatile Gorilla Ladder May Be The Only Ladder You Ever Need

I put the Gorilla GLMPXA-22 ladder to the test. Find out whether it lived up to its reputation as a safe, sturdy, and reliable climbing companion.

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Lawn & Garden

15 Things to Plant Now for Your Fall Vegetable Garden

Just because your tomatoes are done for the season doesn't mean it's time to close up shop in the garden. Here's what to get in the ground now for a bountiful autumn harvest.

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Design

12 Mistakes You Should Never Make With the American Flag

Display the Stars and Stripes proudly, but make sure that you're flying Old Glory properly and respectfully.

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DIY

How to Remove Paint From Everything

Don’t let a few paint splatters get in the way of enjoying a freshly painted room or furniture piece. Find out how easy it is to remove paint from counters, clothing, and other places it doesn’t belong.

Crepe myrtle tree in the front yard of a traditional brick house
Lawn & Garden

The 20 Best Dwarf Trees for the Front Yard

Dwarf trees are easy to care for and make a big impact on curb appeal. Consider one of these beautiful yet compact trees for your next landscaping project.

white suburban house with small trees and shrubs in front yard
Lawn & Garden

The 12 Best Trees for Front-Yard Landscaping

Big or small, flowering or evergreen, here are some of the best trees for front-yard landscaping to add beauty, value, and natural benefits to your property.

fast growing shade trees residential sidewalk lined with shady trees
Lawn & Garden

22 Fast-Growing Shade Trees to Plant in Your Yard

Looking for trees that will provide both privacy and respite from the sun, but you don’t want to wait decades for them to mature? Consider planting these varieties.

Landscape Design Cost
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Landscape Design Cost?

Besides enhancing relaxation and enjoyment outdoors, well-designed landscaping boosts property value and curb appeal. Landscape design costs between $1,944 and $7,213, with an average of $4,571.

The best driveway alarms option mounted on a tree
Reviews

The Best Driveway Alarms

With the help of a driveway alarm with infrared lights and other smart technology you can control with your phone, you may sleep more soundly knowing that your family is a little safer.

The Best Bedroom Flooring Option
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The 9 Best Bedroom Flooring Options

From carpeting, tile, hardwood engineered wood, and area rugs, discover the best flooring options for your bedroom.

flowers that attract butterflies - butterfly on flower
Lawn & Garden

15 Flowers That Attract Butterflies

Is your garden lacking in butterfly visitors? Plant these nectar-rich butterfly plants in your yard, and you’re bound to attract more of these incredible pollinators.

how to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders
Lawn & Garden

How to Keep Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders Without Harming Them

Are bees bugging the hummingbirds that frequent your feeders? Learn what you can do to get them to buzz off.

A person with their hand on the best gate latch option
Reviews

The Best Gate Latches

Secure your fence and keep it closed with a gate latch.