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Workshop

How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood

Enjoy the convenience and reliability of pressure-treated wood for your home's outdoor structures without sacrificing good looks. A little bit of stain and some know-how are all you need to enhance your decks and fences.

Reviews

The Best Expanding Foams for Sealing Gaps, Tested

Insulate the attic, create an attractive water feature, or prevent noisy pipes, all with the help of expanding foam.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Make Homemade Drain Cleaner

The next time your sink or tub drain is clogged, forget those caustic commercial products and try this homemade drain-cleaning recipe instead.

Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Flying Ants

There’s something especially off-putting about an ant that has sprouted wings. Learn how to identify, exterminate, and deter flying ants in your home.

Cleaning & Organizing

7 Easy and Effective Ways to Clean Oven Racks

Oven racks can quickly become covered with grease, grime, and baked-on gunk, particularly after holiday cooking. Don't use your oven's self-clean function—try these methods instead.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner

If you’ve put off the task of banishing your cooker’s baked-on grease, grime, and crud because commercial products are unpleasantly harsh, try this all-natural homemade formula.

Siding

Engineered Siding: Everything You Need to Know

An eco-friendly alternative that does not sacrifice looks for affordability.

DIY

How to Paint Particle Board

Give tired particle board furniture new life with fresh paint that suits your home’s interior style goals.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Toro TimeCutter MyRIDE Zero-Turn Mower: Speed and the Most Comfortable Ride Around 

This battery-powered Toro zero-turn covers a lot of ground fast while letting you ride in comfort.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Toro Titan MyRide 60-Inch Zero-Turn Mower Review

The biggest, most powerful mower from Toro’s Titan series isn’t for everyone. But it might be the best residential zero-turn mower for 5 acres or more.

Energy & Power

How Much Propane Does a Generator Use?

Propane is a popular alternative to gasoline and natural gas in standby and portable generators—here are the key factors that impact fuel economy.

Gardening

How to Grow a Cut and Come Again Garden for an Endless Supply of Fresh Veggies, Herbs, and Flowers All Season Long

This continuous harvest method provides fresh food and flowers in just the right amount over an extended period of time.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean a Porcelain Sink

Banish stains and dullness to get your porcelain sparkling again with these gentle yet effective treatments.

Flooring

Thinking About Installing Wood Flooring In the Bathroom? Know the Risks First  

There are many reasons why pros discourage it. Luckily, there are alternatives that offer a similar look.

Outdoor Living

The Differences Between Pergolas and Gazebos, Explained

Pergolas and gazebos have long been adding style and shelter to outdoor spaces, but which is right for your yard or garden? Here’s what you need to know when weighing a pergola vs. gazebo.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Make a Homemade Degreaser That’ll Conquer Kitchen Grime

Bid goodbye to stubborn grease and grime with this simple recipe for a budget-friendly, multipurpose kitchen cleanser.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Wood Furniture

Over time, wood furniture accumulates grime that can't be removed with regular dusting. When this happens, some serious cleaning is in order. Try these methods for spiffing up your wood furniture safely and effectively.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean a Mirror: 4 Tips for a Streak-Free Finish

Mirror, mirror on the wall, whose is the streakiest of them all? Not yours, once you learn how to clean mirrors for a flawless reflection every time.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Zero Complaints With This Zero-Turn Mower: A John Deere ZTrak Review 

I’ve tested electric zero-turn mowers from other popular brands. This one is my new favorite.

Reviews

This Stihl Battery Trimmer Weighs Less and Works Harder Than Your String Trimmer

I tested this new Stihl battery trimmer for a month, and I don’t think I want to go back to gas.