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To think, I just assumed all houseplants hated me.

A new bathtub can freshen up a space and give your bathroom added functionality. How much does it cost to replace a bathtub? The typical range is between $1,390 and $10,734, and the national average is $5,660.

Preparing for a big move, but can’t track down enough moving boxes? We’ve got you covered.

Have you ever put the wrong gas in the lawn mower, or "scalped" your grass with too close a cut? We've all been there. Here's where most of us go wrong when mowing our lawns, and some best practices to follow going forward.

From uprights to baby grands, moving a piano can be challenging. How much does it cost to move a piano? The typical cost ranges from $258 to $573, with the national average at $406.

Heat, frost, wind, and hail can wreak havoc in the garden. Learn how to protect plants from the elements, whatever Mother Nature throws your way.

Learn why perennials are the garden plants that keep on giving, and why they are worth establishing on your property.

Evicting a few pesky squirrels from the attic or opossums from under the deck may seem easy, but it can get complicated quickly. Wildlife removal costs a national average of $377, with a typical cost range of $189 to $573.

Does this ratcheting crimper tool from a lesser-known brand actually rock? I performed hands-on testing to find out.

With composite decking, homeowners can enjoy a chic, low-maintenance outdoor living area. The national average price for a Trex deck is $4,800, though Trex decking costs can range from $1,600 to $9,600, depending on various factors.

I tested the Ryobi Corner Cat detail sander in my woodworking shop. Find out what I loved—and what I didn't like so much.

I made pizza in Solo Stove’s fire pit pizza oven, and this is how it went.

We tested the DeWalt cordless hammer drill by drilling in concrete and other masonry materials. Find out how it fared.

With the proper tools and enough patience, it's within the range of virtually any homeowner to tile a bathroom wall successfully.

Recharging an AC system ensures it’s running at peak performance. A home AC recharge costs between $200 and $500, with a national average price of $300.

Get the dirt on how to make the ground in your garden ready to plant.

Even the most amateur gardeners can cover themselves—or at least their trellises—in glory by growing showy morning glories.

Enticing bees to your garden helps your flowers and vegetables grow, and keeps the populations of these important pollinators robust.

I tested the Yost Woodworking Vise in my home workshop. Find out how it fared.

This streamlined full-brim hard hat has a simple 4-point design and unique brow pad material. Find out how it fared in my hands-on—and head-on!—tests.