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Applying a new coat of paint to a scratched, worn, or tired-looking metal door keeps the door from rusting—and keeps your curb appeal on point. Here's how this simple DIY is done.

Rather than falling prey to ticks in your yard, you can eliminate populations of these disease-causing insects with the help of a tick spray. After researching various products, our favorites are listed here.

Whether you’re running loud equipment, starting a podcast, or trying to block out noisy neighbors, these products can help create a peaceful environment and improve acoustics in your home, workshop, or studio.

The right model will reduce the amount of regular manual cleaning you need to perform on your pool.

A sawhorse provide a stable working space for construction or DIY projects. See how our top picks performed during our hands-on tests.

A fence can lean and sag due to weather, soil erosion, or rot. Fixing a leaning fence can will ensure that your property is safe for years to come.

Don’t let a defunct fastener get in the way of finishing a DIY project. Follow these steps to remove a broken bolt neatly without damaging the threaded hole.

A quality truck tool box will keep your tools safe and secure. Our top picks are the best of the best based on our tests.

It’s not as complicated as you might think.

The answer might be simpler than you think. We’ll help you troubleshoot.

There are plenty of ways to kill and prevent weeds that don’t involve toxic chemicals. Smothering, burning, and even planting gardens strategically are some natural ways to make weeds go away.

Hauling away weeds, mulch, or concrete is so much easier with a durable wheelbarrow that’s easy to maneuver.

Planting strawberries in suitable soil goes a long way toward ensuring a bountiful harvest and sweet, delicious fruit.

Help blueberry plants thrive by choosing the proper soil for their unique needs.

The thick glossy leaves and tall upright growth of the fiddle leaf fig make it a good houseplant, but it needs specific soil to thrive.

Before you shop for furniture, consider designing and building a custom solution using stock cabinets.

Temperature is just one of many factors that can either make or break your power tool batteries.

This heavy-duty ice chopper is the best alternative to ice melt–and you can get it now at a bargain price–37% off!

Why replace your rusted metal outdoor furniture? Using an inexpensive tool and few other supplies, you can scrape away rust and refinish your existing set.

Due to several factors that triggered the shortage, people are turning to alternative methods to melt ice and snow near the end of winter.