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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.

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.

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.

This well-balanced tool set can tackle a variety of odd jobs.

When weighing the pros and cons of spray foam insulation cost vs. fiberglass, this guide can help you make the selection that works best for your home.

If there’s a bed bug problem in your home, you might wonder if bleach kills bed bugs.

With the exception of Iceland and Antarctica, almost every place on earth has some sort of mosquito problem. While the pesky insects can be found throughout the United States, these are the U.S. cities with the most rampant mosquito populations.

Learn how to detect the smell of natural gas and what to do in case of a gas leak.

Power tools are front and center for many DIYers, but no workshop is truly complete without a basic hand tool collection. Check out the ones that scored big with us.

Plant an enchanting moon garden and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors long after the sun goes down.