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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.