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Lawn Care

Lawn Care Is Harming the Environment—Here’s How We Can Do Better

Sunday customers' top concerns are shedding light on how common lawn maintenance practices are harmful to the environment. Is global warming really forcing us to choose between aesthetically pleasing lawns and climate-consciousness practices? Or is there a solution that will allow us to have grass without the guilt?

Laundry

This Is the Right Way to Wash Your Curtains, According to Experts

Keep your curtains looking fresh and new with this step-by-step guide.

Flooring

How to Dye Concrete Floors

Tint your drab concrete floor an eye-catching color with easy-to-apply dye.

Landscaping

Think Twice Before Planting This Tree on Your Property—It Might Be Illegal

Some communities have banned mulberry trees for wreaking havoc, so know before you grow.

Garages

How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer 

Follow these steps to clean, organize, and prepare the garage for all your family’s activities this season.

Skills & Techniques

How to Weatherstrip a Door the Right Way

Besides being unpleasant, door drafts force your heating system to work harder (and consume more energy) to keep your home at a consistently comfortable temperature. You can go a long way toward solving the issue by weatherstripping your doors. Here's how to do it correctly.

Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Cutworms Safely—the Remedy Is Likely in Your Bathroom Right Now

This non-toxic method will help protect plants from cutworm damage without harming plants or people.

Toilets

Low-Flow and Low-Flush Toilets: Less Water, More Savings

Older toilets are notorious water hogs. Swapping these out for today’s high-efficiency fixtures could save Americans 360 billion gallons of water per year. What are we waiting for?

DIY

Garage Ice Maker, Anyone? Install a Water Line Anywhere With This Genius Hack

Without a nearby water line, we used this hack for our freestanding ice maker and it worked like a charm.

Outdoor Kitchens

Natural Gas vs. Propane Grill: Which Is Best for Your Home Cookouts?

If you have a natural gas supply at home, does it make more sense to use it rather than bottled propane for your grill? An expert weighs in.

Gardening

How to Grow Tomatillos at Home (Hint: You’ll Need at Least 2 Plants)

No, tomatillos aren’t “little tomatoes” as their name implies, but entirely different fruits with a tarter flavor and firmer texture.

Reviews

The Best Tub-to-Shower Conversion Kits to Update the Bathroom

Out with the old and in with the new—replace an old, dingy bathtub with a modern shower using one of the best shower kits.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Pool Alarms for Safety and Peace of Mind, Tested

Strengthen your pool safety system and keep kids and pets out of harm’s way with a reliable pool alarm.

Reviews

The Best GE Dishwashers for Cleaning Up in the Kitchen

Dependable and durable, the best GE dishwashers are cleaning workhorses made for busy kitchens.

Reviews

The Best Grill Deals of 2024: Traeger, Weber, and More

Save on gas, charcoal, and pellet grills with these amazing sales going on right now.

Reviews

The Best Hybrid Table Saws for Woodworking

Combining the affordability of a contractor table saw with the build of a cabinet table saw, hybrid table saws offer the best of both worlds.

Easy DIY Projects

How to Seal Grout in Bathrooms and Kitchens

What kind of grout sealer is right for your project, and what's the best way to apply it? Here's how to turn your bathroom or kitchen tile from dingy to sparkling in an afternoon.

Repair & Maintenance

How to Make Homemade Grout Cleaner

Nothing ruins the impact of an otherwise clean bathroom or kitchen quite like dirt between the tiles. This recipe for homemade grout cleaner will have your floors sparkling in no time.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Gardening Shoes to Keep Your Feet Dry, Tested

Gardening can be a messy hobby, but you can protect your feet from moisture, muck, and debris with a quality pair of gardening shoes.

Mold & Mildew

Here’s What Really Kills Mold

It can be tricky to determine the correct products and procedures that get rid of mold entirely. Here’s what kills mold once it’s identified.