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Over your outdated laminate? Learn how to refresh your kitchen and bathroom surfaces in a weekend—and on a budget.

Discover clever (and mostly free) ways to start seeds, irrigate, and control pests in the garden—without buying more stuff.

These unique and often unknown herbs offer culinary, medicinal, pest resistance, and cleaning benefits.

Keep your above-ground pool clean and in top shape to extend its lifespan, avoid costly repairs, and enjoy a summer full of fun.

Come home to a healthy lawn and garden by planning ahead and preparing plants for your absence.

Repairing a leaky faucet is a straightforward process that can prolong the life of the fixture—and save you big money on your water bill.

Plus, in today's news digest: the best date for putting a house on the market, a TikTok bathroom reveal gone viral, and more.

The right tree can provide colorful foliage, a home for a treehouse, or a living barrier between you and the neighbors. Which of these best suits your backyard?

Maintain vibrant blooms and optimal growth outside of a tropical habitat with sunlight, water, and the right fertilizers for plumeria.

Explore why you might want to choose pine straw as your preferred landscaping mulch, and learn how and when to apply it.

Can you avoid back problems by using a stand-up weeder? We tested some of the top-rated models to find out.

Don’t put up with a cruddy driveway or a moldy foundation when one of these quality cleaners may be able to get it looking like new.

Cordless string trimmers are quieter and more eco-friendly than their gas-guzzling cousins. We tested today’s top models to find out how they fared.

The best solar deck lights add attractive ambient and functional lighting to your outdoor space.

The simple garden hoe is still a top tool for keeping flower and vegetable gardens weed-free.

Make creamy hard- and soft-serve cones all year long in the comfort of your own home.

When a light bulb breaks in its socket, it can be tricky to extract it without cutting yourself on the broken glass. To get the bulb out, reach for a potato—or one of these other tools.

Follow these simple steps to save money by installing your own rain gutters.

Before paying for an expensive plumber, try using one of these products to remove those troublesome roots and clear a blocked drain.

From farmhouse rustic to modern stainless, our guide lists the best kitchen sinks to suit anyone’s special sense of kitchen style.