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Bright orange patterned bathroom
Interior

20 Shower Tile Ideas That Make a Splash

If you only have the time or resources for one major bathroom project, start with the shower. The many different colors, shapes, and textures of shower tile can completely transform how you see your bathroom.

The Best Cement Mixer Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Cement Mixers for Your Concrete Projects

Mixing concrete is typically hard work. Speed up your workflow and save your back with these top cement mixers.

House interior with open floor plan. Sitting area by the window with table and chairs and dining room with archway
Interior

13 Types of Molding Every DIYer Should Know

Cove or crown, batten or baseboard? Learn about the types of molding most commonly used in homes today, and discover which style might be right for your residence.

The Worx Landroid M robotic lawn mower sitting on grass
Reviews

How Well Do Robotic Lawn Mowers Work? This Worx Landroid Review Answers That Question

Expensive and often not up to par with their push-mower and self-propelled counterparts, robotic lawn mowers often get a bad rap. This is the model that changed my mind.

The Lepro LED lantern on a grassy spot in the woods
Reviews

For Under $30, This LED Lantern Lights the Way

With its ample brightness and light modes, the Lepro LE LED lantern proved to be a top choice during a recent camping trip.

A front view of the ShelterLogic storage shed in a backyard
Reviews

Building a Shed Looks Easy—Here’s What We Learned When Building a ShelterLogic Shed

This basic garden shed is pretty affordable, but you’ll need patience and next-level DIY skills to build it.

The Kushlan concrete mixer set up in a yard
Reviews

See What Happened When I Used the Kushlan Cement Mixer to Pour a Shed Foundation

This big mixer might be the best tool for the job…or it could be a bull in a china shop.

The Gorilla GLMPXA-22 ladder set up as an extension ladder reaching up to a roof
Reviews

The Versatile Gorilla Ladder May Be The Only Ladder You Ever Need

I put the Gorilla GLMPXA-22 ladder to the test. Find out whether it lived up to its reputation as a safe, sturdy, and reliable climbing companion.

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Lawn & Garden

15 Things to Plant Now for Your Fall Vegetable Garden

Just because your tomatoes are done for the season doesn't mean it's time to close up shop in the garden. Here's what to get in the ground now for a bountiful autumn harvest.

white suburban house with small trees and shrubs in front yard
Lawn & Garden

The 12 Best Trees for Front-Yard Landscaping

Big or small, flowering or evergreen, here are some of the best trees for front-yard landscaping to add beauty, value, and natural benefits to your property.

fast growing shade trees residential sidewalk lined with shady trees
Lawn & Garden

22 Fast-Growing Shade Trees to Plant in Your Yard

Looking for trees that will provide both privacy and respite from the sun, but you don’t want to wait decades for them to mature? Consider planting these varieties.

Landscape Design Cost
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Landscape Design Cost?

Besides enhancing relaxation and enjoyment outdoors, well-designed landscaping boosts property value and curb appeal. Landscape design costs between $1,944 and $7,213, with an average of $4,571.

The best driveway alarms option mounted on a tree
Safety & Security

The Best Driveway Alarms

With the help of a driveway alarm with infrared lights and other smart technology you can control with your phone, you may sleep more soundly knowing that your family is a little safer.

The Best Bedroom Flooring Option
Reviews

The 9 Best Bedroom Flooring Options

From carpeting, tile, hardwood engineered wood, and area rugs, discover the best flooring options for your bedroom.

flowers that attract butterflies - butterfly on flower
Lawn & Garden

15 Flowers That Attract Butterflies

Is your garden lacking in butterfly visitors? Plant these nectar-rich butterfly plants in your yard, and you’re bound to attract more of these incredible pollinators.

workers planted flower bulbs in town park
Gardening

How to Plant Bulbs in Fall

If you’d like to wow neighbors with a stunning spring display starring daffodils, lilies, and tulips, autumn is the time to get those bulbs in the ground.

Kohler replacing side panel of generator
Exterior

How Does a Generator Work?

Discover how a generator relies on the principle of electromagnetic induction to function.

how long does it take for spray paint to dry
Painting & Finishing

Solved! How Long Does It Take for Spray Paint to Dry?

Find out how long spray paint needs to dry, so you can move on with the next step in your painting project.

couple in the garden deciding what to plant in september
Lawn & Garden

What to Plant in September to Make the Most of Your Growing Season

From flowers to veggies to perennials and edibles, here’s what to plant in September to keep your garden thriving well into the fall.

how to grow jalapenos - jalapeno plant care 101
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Jalapeños

In reference to flavor, if you are among the some who like it hot but not too hot, grow jalapeño peppers whose taste is fiery but tolerable.