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The Best Washing Machine Hoses Options
Reviews

The Best Washing Machine Hoses

Old washing machine hoses are the cause of many flooded laundry rooms. This comprehensive guide will help you choose the right replacements.

The Best Glue for Metal Options
Reviews

The Best Glue for Metal

Attempting to glue metal has often been met with mixed results, but modern adhesives can produce very successful bonds with metal and a variety of other materials, too.

How Long to Water the Lawn, Solved!
Lawn & Garden

Solved! How Long to Water Your Lawn

Encourage the growth of lush green grass with this foolproof formula for running your sprinklers.

The Best Time to Plant a Tree, Solved
Lawn & Garden

Solved! The Best Time to Plant a Tree

Pinpoint the best time of year to get a tree in the ground—and give that tree-to-be its best chance at thriving for years to come.

Close up view of a fire ant colony on the ground.
Interior

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants: 5 Tried-and-True Methods

Want to get these painful pests off your property? A variety of extermination methods, from hot water to professional exterminators, can help you eradicate them.

free ways to start a garden - garden tools standing in garden
Lawn & Garden

20 Totally Free Ways to Start a Garden This Year

Learn some of our favorite "something from nothing" tips and tricks for setting up a lush, lively garden plot.

Top view of spotted lanternfly, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Lawn & Garden

Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Are Hatching Soon—Here’s What You Should Do

The spotted lanternfly decimates trees, orchards, vineyards, and other plants on the East Coast. Learn how to identify and kill spotted lanternfly egg masses before they hatch this spring.

modern living room with orange sofa and colorful gallery wall prints
Design

25 Wall Decor Ideas for Every Style and Budget

Are you way overdue for a home refresh? These unique wall decor and design ideas can help you transform your space without spending a lot of dough.

Dishwasher Won’t Turn On
Interior

Solved! Here’s What to Do When the Dishwasher Won’t Turn On

It’s a hassle when the dishwasher won’t turn on and it’s already loaded with dirty dishes. Follow these troubleshooting tips to clear up the problem.

AC Repair Cost
Interior

AC Repair Cost: What to Know, and How Much to Expect You’ll Pay

The national average AC repair cost is $369. Several factors affect how much this repair costs, resulting in a range of $100 to $610.

best time to water plants - watering hydrangea along house foundation
Lawn & Garden

Solved! This Is the Best Time to Water Plants

Your outdoor plants will thank you after you sprinkle these watering tips into your regular garden routine.

istock patio_plants_woman watering plants on balcony.
Lawn & Garden

25 Lush Patio Plants for Your Outdoor Seating Area

Whether you seek colorful blooms, fragrant blossoms, or just a little more privacy, these container-friendly plants can help you achieve the vibe you crave.

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow a Three Sisters Garden at Home

What is a Three Sisters garden, and can you grow it without having to deal with too much sibling rivalry?

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pump Options
Reviews

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pumps

Battery backup sump pump systems can help you stay worry-free and your basement water-free during an emergency or power outage.

Tornado forming behind a suburban home, presumably during tornado season
Interior

When Is Tornado Season? What to Know and How to Prepare

Find out the most likely time of year that a tornado might occur in your region.

how to get rid of brown recluse spiders
DIY

How to Get Rid of Brown Recluse Spiders

No one wants to deal with a spider infestation. Looking for how to get rid of brown recluse spiders? These tips can help eliminate them and prevent them from returning.

The Best Greenhouse Kit Options
Reviews

The Best Greenhouse Kits

Start seedlings, extend the growing season, and keep prized plants protected year-round with the best greenhouse kits for home gardeners.

Dead Grass
Lawn & Garden

Solved! Can My Dead Grass Be Saved?

Growing a healthy lawn isn’t as straightforward as it seems, and brown, dead grass can appear quickly. However, what you might think is dead grass may actually just be dormant grass, and it can therefore be saved.

Spring Lawn Care
Lawn & Garden

7 Things to Do in Spring for a Healthy, Gorgeous Lawn Year-Round

To create a thriving, beautiful lawn, you need to hit the ground running in the spring. Add these 7 important tasks to your spring to-do list, and you'll have a lush, thick carpet of green come summer.

The Best LG Dishwasher Options
Reviews

10+ Best Dishwasher Deals

Save big on dishwashers from GE, Maytag, and more.