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A backyard herb garden in the summer.
Gardening

From cooking to cocktails, borders to planters, fresh herbs add flavor to life, food, and gardening.

A can of Cutter bug control spray being sprayed on a lawn
Reviews

Take back control of your yard and prevent irritating mosquito bites with the best mosquito yard spray and fogger for your home.

Thrifter finds a coffee table worth much more than what he paid for it on Facebook Marketplace.
DIY

The coffee table was at auction for over 10 times more than what he paid for it.

A lineup of the best outdoor wood sealers next to test boards.
Outdoor Furniture

Keep your deck, fence, and wooden furniture looking great by protecting them with an outdoor wood sealer.

The Best Ratcheting Wrench Sets
Hand Tools

A good ratcheting wrench combines the slim profile of a standard wrench with the secure attachment of a socket. The right one will help you get the job done faster—and avoid skinned knuckles.

Colorful flowering ground covers planted along a backyard fence.
Gardening

If you are in the market for ground cover plants, try any of these low-growing, flowers for shade, sun, or drought resistance.

Two adults and a child sitting under a canopy against a leafy background
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The best pop-up canopies provide protection against the sun and rain. Most models are portable and easily collapsible for quick setup and takedown.

A group of the 8 best neck fans and their boxes on an outdoor table before testing.
Tech & Electronics

Keep a cooling flow of air on your face and neck wherever you go with one of these hands-free portable fans.

DeWalt Lawn Mower Review easy to use
Reviews

After a couple of weeks and three cuts, I’m sold on DeWalt’s cordless, brushless, battery-powered lawn mower.

A woman sits in front of a fan to cool off in her humid home.
Interior

Small changes to your routine can make a big difference in how moist the air inside your home feels.

Friendly neighbors talking through a fence, one is standing next to a lawnmower
Landscaping

From neglecting to weed and trim your trees to running loud lawn care equipment at the crack of dawn, you’ll be sure to cause a stir.

Aerial view, depicting man wearing straw hat and check shirt, watering a colorful flowerbed on his garden lawn.
Lawn & Garden

Before you soak up all that summer has to offer, check tasks like plant care, pool maintenance, and storm prep off your to-do list.

A family with three children having fun connecting with one another outside on their lawn, sitting at an outdoor table. Their solar panel array is visible on the roof of their home.
Solar

Avoid challenges with your new solar panels by collecting all the right information ahead of time.

Person wipes a paste with a cloth across black granite countertop.
Countertops

Though granite is very durable, there's a long list of products that shouldn't be used to clean it. Learning how to care for your granite countertops properly will keep them looking new for years to come.

Plumber in red and blue uniform caulks around base of toilet.
Toilets

You may have heard you shouldn't caulk a toilet to the floor, but our pro says you should. Hear us out—this is important.

A bathtub faucet with lime scale buildup.
Plumbing

Minerals in your water can affect how long your appliances last, how your toilet flushes—even how your food tastes.

Why Is My House So Humid
Insulation

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.

Green Machine Lawn Tools Review
Lawn, Garden & Pool

If you don’t know about Green Machine tools yet, allow me to fill you in.

Beat the Heat Cooling Deals June 2025
Deals

Summer just started, but many top-rated cooling items are already selling out due to the record temps across the country. Score markdowns on fans, AC units, and other popular cooling products while they’re still available.

Three Makita MakTrak components
Storage & Organizing

Not only does this toolbox set include must-have features like ergonomic handles and dual-hinged lids, it includes two helpful features that I always wanted.