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How to Attract Hummingbirds to the Garden
Gardening

Make these easy changes to your garden and you’ll be hosting these stunning creatures all season long.

Free Ryobi Hedge Trimmer at The Home Depot During Ryobi Days Deals
Deals

For a limited time, score a $79.95 Ryobi 18-inch hedge trimmer free when you pick up the $99 Ryobi One+ battery starter kit—an easy upgrade for anyone already eyeing summer yard work.

Exposed jumble of TV wires and outlet against a wall.
Cleaning & Organizing

Use these crafty cord-management solutions to resolve your wire woes and stay plugged in.

The Best Moving Container and PODS Companies Options
Reviews

The best moving container companies offer an easy and convenient compromise between an arduous DIY move and an expensive full-service moving company.

Small brown bug crawling across a light-colored wood floor.
Interior

Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

A homeowner feeling air coming from air conditioner during hot summer day.
Cooling

Keep your house cooler and save money on your electric bill by sealing these common air leaks.

A modern house with colorful plants in the front for curb appeal.
Landscaping

Real estate agents know which plants appeal to homebuyers, so heed their advice when planting your yard for a quick, top-dollar sale.

A cluster of mushrooms in a grassy green lawn.
Lawn Care

Should you remove mushrooms in your yard or leave them be? Why do they grow there in the first place? Your questions, answered.

Person getting a glass of water out of the kitchen tap.
Appliances

An excess of minerals in your water can leave soap scum in your sinks, clog your faucets, and even alter the taste of food. Here's how to know for sure if your home has hard water.

A white home with a porch decorated with planters.
Curb Appeal

It doesn't take a major renovation to make a big impact on your home's exterior. See how big a difference a little imagination, paint, or some flowers can make.

A backyard herb garden in the summer.
Gardening

From cooking to cocktails, borders to planters, fresh herbs add flavor to life, food, and gardening.

A can of Cutter bug control spray being sprayed on a lawn
Reviews

Take back control of your yard and prevent irritating mosquito bites with the best mosquito yard spray and fogger for your home.

Thrifter finds a coffee table worth much more than what he paid for it on Facebook Marketplace.
DIY

The coffee table was at auction for over 10 times more than what he paid for it.

A lineup of the best outdoor wood sealers next to test boards.
Outdoor Furniture

Keep your deck, fence, and wooden furniture looking great by protecting them with an outdoor wood sealer.

The Best Ratcheting Wrench Sets
Hand Tools

A good ratcheting wrench combines the slim profile of a standard wrench with the secure attachment of a socket. The right one will help you get the job done faster—and avoid skinned knuckles.

Colorful flowering ground covers planted along a backyard fence.
Gardening

If you are in the market for ground cover plants, try any of these low-growing, flowers for shade, sun, or drought resistance.

Two adults and a child sitting under a canopy against a leafy background
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The best pop-up canopies provide protection against the sun and rain. Most models are portable and easily collapsible for quick setup and takedown.

A group of the 8 best neck fans and their boxes on an outdoor table before testing.
Tech & Electronics

Keep a cooling flow of air on your face and neck wherever you go with one of these hands-free portable fans.

DeWalt Lawn Mower Review easy to use
Reviews

After a couple of weeks and three cuts, I’m sold on DeWalt’s cordless, brushless, battery-powered lawn mower.

A woman sits in front of a fan to cool off in her humid home.
Interior

Small changes to your routine can make a big difference in how moist the air inside your home feels.