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A person using the Best Mulching Lawn Mower to mow their lawn.
Reviews

Yes, You Need a Mulching Lawn Mower for a Greener Yard—And These Are the Best

By mulching your lawn clippings instead of bagging them, you can return nutrients to your grass and reduce its dependence on fertilizer.

Close up view of grass seeds coming out of a handheld seed spreader.
Reviews

The Best Grub Killers for a Healthy Lawn

Whether you need an effective eco-friendly solution or a fast-acting chemical, the best grub killer will eliminate an infestation of lawn-eating beetle larvae.

Person wearing tall rubber boots pressure washes a brick walkway.
DIY

My Pressure Washer Won’t Start. How Do I Fix It?

Electrical or gas issues, or problems with some of the machine's inner workings, may be to blame. We'll help you troubleshoot the problem.

a woman arranging tools in StoreYourBoard BLAT Garden Tool Organizer
Lawn & Garden

The Best Garden Tool Organizers for Home Gardeners

Rakes, loppers, trowels, shears, and more—it takes a lot of tools to maintain a growing garden. Corral clutter and give garden tools a place to call home with these practical organizers.

The Best Slug Killer
Reviews

Our Favorite Slug Killer is Natural, Effective, and Water Resistant

Treat the yard and garden with a slug killer to ensure that your lawn, flowers, and vegetables are protected from these slimy pests.

Why Is My House So Humid
Exterior

Solved! Why Is My House So Humid?

A home that feels overly humid might be poorly ventilated, or have plumbing issues. Fix your humidity problems by locating the source of your problem first.

Best Solar Powered Water Pumps
Reviews

Our Favorite Solar Water Fountain Pump Is Versatile and Powerful

Harnessing the power of the sun, these energy-efficient pumps offer a sustainable way to move water for gardens, ponds, and more. We put them to the test to see how they’d perform in real-world conditions.

Woman laying on a wood garden bench surrounded by manicured landscape.
Lawn & Garden

The Invincible Yard: 25 Ideas for Lazy Landscaping

Spend less time tending to your yard and more time enjoying it!

The Best Garage Storage System Sideview of Wall Control pegboard
Reviews

This Upgrade Instantly Transformed My Garage

From cabinets to overhead racks, these versatile storage solutions can help you ditch the clutter in your garage or workshop.

Woman wearing an apron and rubber gloves cleaning granite countertops with a spray bottle and yellow cloth.
DIY

How to Make Your Own All-Natural Granite Cleaner

De-gunk and protect granite surfaces around the house with this all-natural DIY solvent.

A cute groundhogs sits in a field of grass and flowers.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Without Harming Them

Groundhogs can do real damage to your property. The good news is there's a lot you can do to keep them from hanging around.

DeWalt Pressure Washer new expanded outdoor line
Reviews

DeWalt Expands Its Outdoor Power Tool Line —Just in Time For Spring

One of our favorite tool brands just got even better with the introduction of nine new outdoor power tools.

Best Woodworking Clamps
Reviews

The Best Woodworking Clamps

Primarily used to aid in gluing pieces of wood, woodworking clamps are helpful tools that free up your hands, so you can work on other things while your glue dries.

A gloved home gardener holds a clump of weeds pulled from their vegetable garden plot.
Lawn & Garden

Ask a Pro: “When Do You Put Down Pre-emergent? The Instructions Are So Confusing!”

Our readers had tons of questions about the weeds invading their lawns. We hand-picked our favorites and asked turfgrass weed specialist and Virginia Tech professor Dr. Shawn Askew about them for our Ask a Pro series—plus, don't miss him when he joins us for our live April webinar!

Northern Tool Free Battery Deal March
Reviews

I’m Racking Up Free Power Tools and Batteries—Here’s My Secret

I’m cashing in on Northern Tool's free battery promotions and tool freebies with qualifying purchases. Grab these deals before they’re gone!

A person in work boots using a shovel to work in garden soil.
Lawn & Garden

4 Types of Soil Every Gardener Should Know

Is your soil chalky, sandy, or silty? Is it acid or alkaline? Before you put in a flower garden, add some trees, or plant your vegetables, determine the type of soil you have and how best to amend it.

The grass of a lawn burning in a wildfire.
Lawn & Garden

Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Create defensible space around your home to keep flames from spreading and hot embers from igniting.

A garbage disposal clogged with food scraps.
Interior

Can You Have a Garbage Disposal With a Septic Tank?

Find out what precautions to take if you want to use a garbage disposal with a septic system.

A bright room with light filtering wooden blinds.
Design

14 Types of Blinds Every Homeowner Should Know

Honeycomb or vertical, zebra or matchstick? We'll help you figure out which types of blinds will work best for your home.

Man in his workshop using a woodworking router.
DIY

How to Use a Router the Right Way

Which type of router is right for your woodworking project, and how do you use the tool safely? We'll "route" you in the right direction.