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Perk up a drab yard with leafy, four-season greenery. Whether you envision colorful flowers or a verdant privacy hedge, these evergreen shrubs are stunning choices.

Fast, easy, and mess-free, the best spin mops have a place in your cleaning arsenal, especially if you have hard floors in your home.

These convenient lighting devices brighten up wherever you look and keep your hands free while you work.

The possible uses for Magic Erasers abound. How many new ways will you find to put these special sponges to work in your home?

If you’re willing to put in the work, you can save money by installing a chain link fence on your own.

Understand what these air filtration products can do to improve air quality, and how to choose the right one for your home.

Serve up a fresher cup of Joe tomorrow morning! Learn three easy methods for cleaning a coffee maker, inside and out.

Unlike pests that enter from outdoors, weevils sneak in with your groceries! Learn how to deal with a weevil infestation—and keep them from coming back.

Assassin bugs kill squash bugs, aphids, tomato hornworms, and other insects that decimate your flowers and veggies. But can they hurt you?

A fresh coat of paint is one of the best ways to transform a room. This project is easy when you have the best painting tools for the job.

Learn more about what level of radon gas is considered safe in a home, how to test for radon gas, and what steps you can take to lower radon levels.

In today’s bustling real estate market, a home can sell the same day it’s listed—and for more than the asking price. Use these clues to get an edge on the competition and secure the perfect home ASAP.

Insects can suck the fun right out of summer. Apply these time-tested tips to keep your yard bug-free all season long.

Do you put off washing your windows because the task is tedious and time-consuming? There are better, faster ways to get the job done.

Turn your home into an indoor garden oasis with these “mushroomcore” design ideas.

Help your tomato plants thrive so they will yield healthy and delicious fruits for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

If you must use weed killers that can be hazardous to the environment, people, and animals, learn how to mitigate their negative side effects.

Unleash the potential of peel-and-stick trim—a quick, easy, and affordable way to upgrade your home decor.

When decorating a basement, is it better to choose light or deep colors? All of the above! Here are some of our favorite colors for basement walls that will keep your lower level from looking drab.

From classic pedestals to colorful glass hangers, these bird baths are sure to bring a little more life to your backyard.