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Most lawn grass needs abundant sunlight to thrive, but a few types of turf can grow in areas with light-to-dense shade.

Ditching your clothes dryer and air drying garments and bedding can save you a bundle in energy costs—your fabrics will last longer, too!

Keep your pool water crystal clear with a quality pump that suits your pool size and helps you save energy.

Replace your old and noisy toilet with a luxurious Toto toilet.

Tiny white bugs can become a big problem if left unidentified or untreated. These tips will help determine what you’re dealing with, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from returning.

Flash floods are serious threats to people and property. Follow these steps to ensure your family is prepared for the worst, and able to recover quickly when it’s over.

Brooklinen’s Luxe Sateen sheet set tops the brand’s charts, and I gave them a try to see if they’re worth all the fuss.

Take your passion for grilling indoors with one of these top smokeless grills.

Worried about extreme weather, or how you'll pump your well water if you lose power? A generator could save your household from destruction, or even save a life.

From prints to solids and vintage to designer, the best online fabric stores make finding and buying fabric easier than ever.

Students can get an expert dose of horticultural knowledge without leaving home by taking one of the best online gardening classes.

Tired of wrestling with an unruly, twisted garden hose? I installed and tested the Liberty Garden 712 hose reel—find out what I liked and didn’t like.

Learning how to get rid of voles can help you say “Vamoose!” to these underground varmints before they wreak havoc on your landscape.

A guest room that sits vacant most of the time is ripe for repurposing. Transform your underused square footage with these clever spare bedroom ideas.

Hotter months often mean bad news for lush, green lawns. From watering to fertilizing and aerating, the following techniques can help prevent and revive a drought-stressed lawn.

Many dream of a lush, green lawn year-round, but that’s not always the case. Homeowners asking “Why is my grass turning yellow?” may find the answer surprising.

Seeing termite droppings but no termites? Even if you don’t see the insects, spotting frass could indicate that you have a serious termite infestation on your hands.

Your month-by-month lawn care guide to growing the healthiest and most beautiful lawn yet.

Many homeowners today are passing over style and luxury during their kitchen renovations to focus on functionality. Here are 9 hot tips to maximize function during a kitchen remodel.