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Person carrying harvest basket full of vegetables
Lawn & Garden

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

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

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

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
Tools & Materials

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

The Best Trash Can Options
Reviews

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

A person using the best sandblaster option to etch an inscription into a ceramic mug
Reviews

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

Invasive bamboo
Lawn & Garden

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

Hand wiping a microfiber cloth over a clean headlight
DIY

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

Hand holding green beans growing on the vine
Lawn & Garden

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

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

Landscaping shrubs in yard
Lawn & Garden

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.

elderly woman in orange shirt talking on a cell phone while a contractor works on a white wall behind her
Interior

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

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

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

How to Get Rid of Termites
Pests

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.

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

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 make high-quality, long-lasting windows that you can trust.

Angle view of modern white kitchen cabinets and drawers
Interior

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.

overhead view of gardener tending to colorful circular flowerbed rain garden in bright green lawn
Landscaping

Prevent erosion and beautify your landscape by building a garden that diverts rain into a biodiverse oasis, rather than down a storm drain.