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Gardening

How to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas

Changing the color of the flowers is as easy as testing your soil and adding these amendments.

Gardening

When to Harvest Butternut Squash for the Best Flavor

If you grew a patch of butternut squash this year, you “butter” learn the nuts and bolts of when to pick it!

Cooling

How to Clean Air Conditioner Coils

Want to save money and lengthen your AC unit’s life? Follow this easy-to-follow maintenance regimen for cleaning the inside of your air conditioner.

Flooring

All You Need to Know About Waxing Hardwood Floors

Waxing can bring long-lasting luster to hardwood floors. Learn which type of wax is right for your wood floors, and how to apply it properly.

Furniture & Design

How to Stain Wood Furniture

Staining wood furniture brings out the natural beauty of wood grain. Follow these step-by-step instructions to achieve a beautiful, lasting finish.

Skills & Techniques

How to Remove Rusted Screws

When repairing older metal furniture and appliances, it's common to encounter rusted screws. Help these fasteners yield by following one of these tried-and-true processes.

Reviews

We Researched The Best Potting Soil for Indoor Plants, See Our Favorite

The right type of indoor potting mix can make all the difference in the health of your houseplants.

Tools

How to Maintain a Snow Blower: Top Tips for Peak Performance

How you maintain a snow blower directly correlates with how prepared you are for this season's snowfall. Repairing and replacing spark plugs, shear pins, and more will keep your machine running smoothly.

Tools & Materials

Here Are The Best Deck Stain Applicators According to Our Tests

From brush to sprayer, and everything in between, we put them all through the paces to find the right products for your deck-staining project.

Skills & Techniques

How to Change a Tire Like a Pro

Change your flat tire and get back on the road safely with these simple steps.

Repair & Maintenance

How to Change a Bike Tire

Bicycle tire flats are inevitable, so learn how to replace the tire on your bike before anything can interrupt your ride.

Skills & Techniques

How to Use an Air Compressor for a Host of Jobs Around the House

We take a close look at these versatile tools, and share how to get the most out of air compressors at home.

Paint Needs

We Tested the Best Spray Paints for Metal and This Was The Winner

Don’t fight with a brush or roller when you can quickly and easily use a can of spray paint on metal surfaces, appliances, and other metalworking projects.

Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Contour Gauges for Woodworking and Home Repair

Don’t let those odd corners and complex shapes bring your project to a halt. A contour gauge can help you trace those shapes to make the perfect cut.

Heating

This Is How Often You Should Change Your Furnace Filter

Furnace filters keep air quality high and energy bills low—but what's the schedule for replacing them?

Heating & Cooling

How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts

Don’t get caught unprepared. Follow these recommendations for protecting your HVAC system before, during, and after a storm.

Repair & Maintenance

What to Do When Your Dishwasher Is Not Draining

Is there a sudsy puddle inside your dishwasher, and you can't get the water to drain? Try these troubleshooting tips.

Landscaping

How to Get Rid of Moss in Your Lawn

Homeowners don't have to resort to using herbicides to get rid of moss in a lawn. These alternate methods are natural, effective, and won't harm your family or property.

Appliances

Move Over Touch Screens, Buttons Are Coming Back to Home Tech

As technology plunges ahead, more customers are seeking the comfort and convenience of the past with old-fashioned button controls instead of touch screens.

Reviews

I Tested a Top-Tier Chimnea: It Has the Charm of a Traditional Fireplace—Minus the Toxic Fumes

I tested Solo Stove’s new indoor/outdoor chiminea and was impressed by its ability to deliver cozy warmth without smoke, fumes, or mess.