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Don’t be a slave to your container garden—an automatic plant waterer will supply water as needed to keep your plants growing vigorously.

Conserve water and reduce evaporation using a soaker hose instead of a sprinkler. We tested the top soaker hoses on the market to see which ones were the best—find out the pros and cons of the most popular models.

Stay hydrated and reduce plastic waste with a convenient countertop water filter.

Adding a sustainability bent to your kitchen remodel is a smart way to boost the value of your home.

With a water timer, it’s possible to keep up with watering tasks even when you’re not home. Find out what happened when I tested Melnor’s AquaTimer.

The definition of “set it and forget it,” the Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner targets debris automatically so you don’t even have to think about it.

Most lawn grass needs abundant sunlight to thrive, but a few types of turf can grow in areas with light-to-dense shade.

Ditching your clothes dryer and air drying garments and bedding can save you a bundle in energy costs—your fabrics will last longer, too!

Keep your pool water crystal clear with a quality pump that suits your pool size and helps you save energy.

Replace your old and noisy toilet with a luxurious Toto toilet.

Tiny white bugs can become a big problem if left unidentified or untreated. These tips will help determine what you’re dealing with, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from returning.

Flash floods are serious threats to people and property. Follow these steps to ensure your family is prepared for the worst, and able to recover quickly when it’s over.

Brooklinen’s Luxe Sateen sheet set tops the brand’s charts, and I gave them a try to see if they’re worth all the fuss.

Take your passion for grilling indoors with one of these top smokeless grills.

Worried about extreme weather, or how you'll pump your well water if you lose power? A generator could save your household from destruction, or even save a life.

From prints to solids and vintage to designer, the best online fabric stores make finding and buying fabric easier than ever.

Students can get an expert dose of horticultural knowledge without leaving home by taking one of the best online gardening classes.

Professional pool liner repairs are expensive. Consider one of these pool patches as an easy, cost-effective DIY alternative.

Tired of wrestling with an unruly, twisted garden hose? I installed and tested the Liberty Garden 712 hose reel—find out what I liked and didn’t like.