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Deck, Patio & Porch

How to Clean Outdoor Cushions 

Leaving patio furniture uncovered all winter can wreak havoc on your cushions. Here's how to get everything from mold and mildew to ketchup and tree sap out of your outdoor furniture cushions.

Heating & Cooling

4 Parts of the Home That Can Be Made More Efficient by Heat Pump Technology

Surely you’ve heard about heat pump HVAC systems, but the rest on this list might surprise you.

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The Best Patio Doors for Easy Access to Your Space

Create a more open and light-filled home with a new set of patio doors for the side yard, back patio, or even leading out to the balcony.

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The Best Retractable Screen Doors for the Home

The best retractable screen doors are easy to install and operate, providing natural airflow while blocking pesky insects and debris from entering your home.

Power Tools

How to Get a Free DeWalt Battery and Charger Kit at Home Depot (While Supplies Last)

Now through August, DeWalt is giving away a free 20V Max 5.0Ah battery and charger with the purchase of a qualifying power tool.

Tools & Materials

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project

With the right additive, your concrete repair can stand the test of time. Check out these top concrete bonding agents for long-lasting results.

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The Best KitchenAid Dishwashers on the Market

Let’s compare KitchenAid’s most popular dishwasher models to establish which one is right for you.

Gardening

Can You Compost Weeds? Experts Weigh In

Even a good garden may have some weeds, as the saying goes. The trick is knowing how to benefit from them.

Gardening

This Might Be the Ultimate Companion Plant for Your Vegetable Garden—and It’s a Cinch to Grow

Nasturtium care is easy, bringing bright annual flowers. Learn more about growing nasturtium in the garden for pops of color (and flavor) from seed.

Houseplants

Homemade Plant Food Recipe for Indoor and Outdoor Plants

Why buy pricey chemical-laden plant food when you can make your own for a fraction of the cost?

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The Best Plunge Routers for Woodworking

Take the plunge and bring your woodworking to the next level with the right routing tool for your projects.

Heating & Cooling

A Home Warranty Can Replace Your AC Unit—But Don’t Skip These Crucial Steps 

One wrong step and you may find your claim denied.

Gardening

13 Flowering Shrubs for the Most Eye-Catching Home Landscape

Add color and interest to your landscape with these beautiful bloomers that draw attention, highlight architectural features, and emphasize a property’s natural beauty.

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The Best Window Bird Feeders to Attract Birds, Tested

With the help of a durable feeder, backyard birders can get up close and personal with their winged friends.

Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Chipmunks

Are chipmunks destroying your garden? Deter the destructive rodents by implementing these humane tactics for getting rid of chipmunks.

Landscaping

Do You Need a Landscape Warranty?

Understand the benefits of having a landscape warranty to protect your investment.

Cleaning & Organizing

5 Things You’re Forgetting to Deep Clean in Your Outdoor Space

Keeping your outdoor space clean and organized will improve your home’s curb appeal and ensure it is ready for your next gathering.

Flooring

Is Carpet Really Making a Comeback? The Surprising Trend, Explained

Carpet has developed a bad rap as an ugly and out-of-style bacteria breeding ground that’s difficult to maintain and quick to fade. But it’s also been quietly making a comeback by addressing the biggest issues homeowners face when choosing the material.

Repair & Maintenance

14 Ways You Never Thought to Use Q-Tips

Introduced in the 1920s, the original Q-tips were merely wooden sticks with cotton wrapped around one end. Today, the improved two-sided version with its flexible paper applicator has become a household staple with myriad baby care, beauty, and DIY uses. But did you know that Q-tips can also tackle a wide range of domestic duties? Here are more than a dozen surprising household uses for the ingenious little cotton swab.

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Giant Skeletons and More are Back at Home Depot—But They’ll Sell Out Before Halloween

The Home Depot’s iconic 12-foot skeleton is back in stock, but quantities are limited so get yours now!