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Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Mole Crickets

Mole crickets can cause serious damage to turf grass. Learn how to get rid of these pests before they ruin your lawn.

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DIY

MIG vs. TIG Welding: What All DIYers Should Know

MIG and TIG are far and away the most popular types of welding. In this article, we clarify the pros and cons of each process.

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Lawn & Garden

23 Annual Flowers That Add a Pop of Personality to Any Home Landscape

Annual flowers bring color, texture, fragrance, and beauty to gardens by blooming all summer. Complementing perennials—and each other—they add interest and delightful variety.

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Exterior

5 Things You Can Use When You Don’t Have an Ice Scraper

Don’t let a misplaced or broken ice scraper stop you from clearing off your windshield. Chances are you have several items lying around the house that can substitute.

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Lawn & Garden

How to Turn Snow Into Useful Water Reserves

Prepare for a drought and save money by harvesting wintertime snow to use for household chores in drier months.

Basement Flooring
Basements

Basement Flooring 101

A surprising number of materials are suitable for basement flooring. This basic tutorial will help you evaluate your basement's challenges and weigh each material's pros and cons—even those prone to dampness.

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Design

The Surprising Garden Gift on Your Christmas Tree

Take a closer look at that fresh-cut Christmas tree and you may find something unexpected.

The Best Furniture Polish Options
Reviews

The Best Cleaning Products Tested in 2022

Clean spaces feel better. We tested cleaners in every category to find the best for any mess.

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Exterior

How to Remove Snow From a Driveway Without a Shovel: 7 Solutions That Work

If you’re without a snow shovel and stressing about snow building up on the driveway and sidewalk, you can still keep them clear with these helpful tips.

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Lawn & Garden

What Is Blood Meal and How Can I Use It in My Garden?

Often thought of as a fertilizer, blood meal is actually an organic soil amendment that provides slow-release nitrogen for better plant growth.

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Interior

13 Bad Habits That Are Killing Your Appliances

The way you use your appliances today has a big impact on whether they'll work tomorrow. Help your appliances last longer by nixing these bad habits.

The Best Foundation Repair Companies Options
Reviews

The Best Foundation Repair Companies

Falling to pieces over a crumbling or cracking foundation? Hold it together by hiring one of the best foundation repair companies.

5 Things to Know When Removing Carpet from Stairs
Flooring

5 Things to Know When Removing Carpet from Stairs

Keep these tips in mind before giving your carpeted stairs a makeover.

Types Of Wood Fences
Curb Appeal

10 Types of Fencing Materials All Homeowners Should Know

Whether you're enclosing your property because you want to keep prying eyes out or animals in, there's a fencing material to suit your style and budget.

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Interior

How to Clean a Memory Foam Mattress Properly

Banish odors, create an optimal sleeping environment, and maximize the lifespan of your memory foam mattress with a regular cleaning and maintenance routine.

Butcher Block Countertops Pros and Cons
Countertops

Butcher Block Countertops: Pros and Cons to Consider Before Installation 

Are butcher block countertops durable? Are they expensive? Here are some good reasons to consider butcher block for your kitchen, and a few downsides that may make you think twice.

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Design

11 Christmas Plants That Will Enliven Your Holiday Decor

Include nature in your holidays by decorating with live Christmas plants. Fresh and fragrant flowers and foliage offer a welcoming natural element and picturesque focal point to your holiday design.

The Best Pocket Knives Options
Hand Tools

The Best Pocket Knives, Tested and Reviewed

A high-quality pocket knife can prepare you for a variety of situations at home or outdoors.

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Easy DIY Projects

5 Cheap and Easy DIY Fire Starters You Can Make in Minutes

Trying to get a blaze going in your fireplace? Crumpled newspaper won't cut it. Instead, use materials that are otherwise destined for the dust bin to make a DIY fire starter.

The Best Online Woodworking Classes Options
Reviews

The Best Online Woodworking Classes

Detailed instructions, informative videos, and thorough material lists help guide new and experienced woodworkers through some of the best online woodworking classes.