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Lawn & Garden

The One Drawback of Backyard Vegetable Plots Most New Gardeners Overlook

Vegetable gardening is a favorite summer pastime for many homeowners, but there’s a catch.

The Klein Tools Tradesman Pro Electrician's Tool Belt loaded with tools and sitting on the bed of a truck
Reviews

Klein Tools Tradesman Pro Electrician’s Tool Belt Review: Electrifying or a Short Circuit?

Find out what I learned while testing the Klein Tools Tradesman Pro electrician’s tool belt to decide: Is it worth it?

The Midea U-shaped air conditioner installed in a window
Reviews

Midea U-Shaped Air Conditioner Review: Can This Unique AC Keep a Room Cool Yet Quiet?

Is it possible for a “quiet” air conditioner to effectively keep a space cool and comfortable? I put the Midea U-shaped air conditioner to the test to find out.

The Whynter Air Conditioner set up in a living room
Reviews

Whynter Air Conditioner Review: Does This Portable AC Cool Effectively?

I tested the popular Whynter portable air conditioner to see if it stands up to its reputation as being a cooling powerhouse.

A person using the best asphalt driveway crack filler option to fill a crack
Reviews

Vetted: The Best Asphalt Driveway Crack Fillers

Before asphalt driveway cracks create expensive damage, fix them with a crack filler.

The Best Trash Can Options
Reviews

The Best Trash Cans for Every Room in Your House

Find stylish and functional trash cans that will help keep each room in your home clean and tidy.

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Reviews

The Best Sandblasters

Make quick work of stripping paint or cleaning machinery with the right sandblasting tool.

Invasive bamboo
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Invasive Bamboo

If your invasive running bamboo has you bamboozled about how to stop it in its tracks, we suggest slowing it down a bit first.

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DIY

How to Clean Headlights: 3 Popular Methods

Keep your lights shining bright to safely illuminate the path ahead as you drive.

Hand holding green beans growing on the vine
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Green Beans

You don’t need a green thumb to grow fresh and succulent green beans—even if you don’t know beans about them!

Man grilling skewers on Weber Genesis EPX-335
Reviews

The Best Grills, Tested and Reviewed

Cook up some fine barbecue with one of these high-quality electric, gas, or charcoal grills.

Landscaping shrubs in yard
Lawn & Garden

18 Fast-Growing Shrubs to Plant This Fall

There’s no need to wait years to fill out your yard: These fast-growing shrubs can provide privacy, texture, and color, whatever your hardiness zone.

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Interior

Don’t Fall for These 10 Home Improvement Scams

Do your research on a contractor before handing over any money, especially in times of high demand.

Security camera with smart phone footage access
Interior

9 Ways Your Home May Be Spying on You

Here’s how your smart refrigerator, laptop, and TV are keeping an eye on you, and what you can do about it.

woman adjusting thermostat in home with open plan dining space in background
Interior

Your Home by the Numbers: The Temperatures, Ratios, and Levels That Every Homeowner Should Know

Discover what you need to know to keep your home comfortable, safe, efficient, and more.

How to Get Rid of Termites
Interior

How to Get Rid of Termites

Termites are more than just a pest—they can cause serious structural damage to a home if left untreated. Here’s how homeowners can handle small infestations and get rid of termites.

A person sprinkling the best snake repellent option near a lawn and blooming flowers
Reviews

The Best Snake Repellents, Vetted

The best snake repellents will help you avoid awkward encounters while keeping your family and the local snakes safe.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Artificial Grass cost - cost range + average - April 2023
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Artificial Grass Cost?

Homeowners interested in saving time, money, energy, and effort on lawn maintenance will be happy to know that realistic-looking artificial grass cost ranges from $2,961 to $7,792, with many homeowners spending about $5,358.

The Best Window Brands Options
Reviews

The Best Window Brands for the Home

The best window brands make high-quality, long-lasting windows that you can trust.

Angle view of modern white kitchen cabinets and drawers
Interior

Standard Kitchen Cabinet Sizes 101

Planning a custom kitchen with standard cabinets? After you know the standard sizes, it’s not as hard as you may think to pick the most-fitting ones. This guide will help.