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14 things you didn't know you can clean in your washing machine father and son doing laundry together
DIY

14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean in Your Washing Machine

Your handiest helper in cleaning up life's greatest messes is right in the laundry room. Did you know it can cleanse so much more than just clothes?

How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room
Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room?

Soundproofing a room keeps unwanted noises out and maintains the peace. How much does it cost to soundproof a room? The total cost can range anywhere from $1,036 to $2,721, or $1,874 on average.

Perfect Plants for Lining Your Path or Garden
Lawn & Garden

20 Plants to Use as Lawn and Garden Borders

Looking for low-maintenance garden border ideas? Use these attractive, easy-to-grow border plants to define your lawn and landscape edges naturally.

Who Installs Gas Lines for Stoves
Interior

Solved! Who Installs Gas Lines for Stoves?

From how many quotes you should get to the average cost of a gas line, this guide details who installs gas lines for stoves and what you can expect throughout the process.

decorating with mirrors woman placing mirror
Design

13 Ways Decorating With Mirrors Can Transform Your Space

Strategic placement of mirrors can help you accentuate your home's best features—like natural light and stunning artwork—and deemphasize its shortcomings.

5 Things to Do With Weeds After You Pull Them
Lawn & Garden

5 Things to Do With Weeds After You Pull Them

Don't just leave weeds on your lawn after you pull them! Here are the best ways to get rid of these pesky plants responsibly after you pluck them out of the ground.

cheap propane refill near me
Lawn & Garden

Where to Find the Cheapest Propane Refills for Your Barbecue Grill This Summer

Our best advice? Skip tank exchanges and look for refill stations to get the best deal on gas for your grill. Learn what we found out about propane pricing at big-box stores, supermarkets, and local gas stations.

cheap Halloween decorations
Holidays & Celebrations

16 Cheap Halloween Decorations for $10 or Less

Get your house Halloween ready with these affordable—and sometimes frightfully spooky—decorations.

Greenworks Brushless Cordless Snow Shovel
Reviews

If You Get One Thing Before the Storm, We Recommend This Electric Snow Shovel—And It’s on Sale

Conquer snowy driveways with this durable, electric snow tool from Greenworks.

A front porch covered in snow with an American flag hanging out front.
Curb Appeal

19 Ways to Make Your Front Porch More Inviting in Winter

It may be freezing outside, but your home's icy entry can still feel warm and welcoming.

Kidde Water Leak Detector SPR Review
Reviews

Kidde Water Leak and Freeze Detector Review: Cool Device, or Is It All Wet?

If you’re worried about your sink, water heater, or other fixtures’ plumbing, consider equipping your home with the Kidde Leak and Freeze Detector.

Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890 Review
Reviews

Snow-Covered Gravel Has Met Its Match With the Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890

Protect your auger against loose gravel while working in difficult snow conditions. With the right snow blower, you can keep traction and power over uneven surfaces.

sump pump cost
Basements

How Much Does a Sump Pump Cost to Install?

Think you may need a new sump pump? Sump pump costs range from $1,200 to $2,500, with the national average at $1,500.

A woman in her backyard making notes about her diy landscape design.
Landscaping

How to Be Your Own Landscape Designer

Boost your property value and curb appeal without breaking the bank by learning how to become your own landscape designer.

The Best Log Splitter trailer in use splitting firewood with a large stack of split wood in the background.
Tools & Materials

The Best Log Splitters for Cutting Firewood

Save time and labor when chopping wood for a fireplace or stove with the best log splitter for any work style and budget.

Mobile Home Floor Repair Cost
Flooring

Mobile Home Floor Repair Cost: How Much to Expect You’ll Pay

Mobile home floor repair costs between $300 and $5,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Many homeowners spend an average of $2,650 for repairs.

Young woman with hot drink thermos at winter forest, close up
Garages

17 Things You Should Never Leave in a Cold Car

Can gas freeze in a car? What about aerosol cans, or wine? When temperatures dip below freezing in your neck of the woods, bring these things inside the house ASAP.

Best Window Insulation Kit Review
Reviews

We Were On the Hunt for The Best Window Insulation During Cold Spells, Did the 3M Insulation Kit Perform?

Will the 3M Insulator Kit keep your home nice and toasty this drafty, cold winter season? Maybe. I put it through hands-on testing to find out.

The Natural Rapport Pet-Safe Ice Melt melting the snow and ice on a sidewalk.
Reviews

We Wanted To Melt Ice Safely, So We Tested Natural Rapport Pet-Safe Ice Melt

Ice melt often contains chlorides and chemicals that are environmentally harsh, degrade concrete, and harm pet paws. With Natural Rapport, melt ice with a pet-safe formula that’s easier on your property.

The Avalanche! Roof Rake undergoing testing pulling light snow off a metal roof.
Reviews

Keep Your Roof Clear of Snow With the Avalanche! Roof Rake Combo

After rigorous testing, this roof rake combo proved its worth through several big winter snow events. See how it outperformed the competition.