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The Best Raised Toilet Seats Options
Reviews

The Best Raised Toilet Seats

There are more options than ever for accessible toilet seats. Here are our top picks for safety, ease of use, and more.

The Best Plant Subscription Boxes Options
Reviews

The Best Plant Subscription Boxes, Tested and Reviewed

Treat yourself or a loved one to a regular houseplant delivery.

Repair Or Replace Deck
Exterior

Is It Better to Repair or Replace a Damaged Deck? 4 Ways to Tell

Whether you need to repair or replace your deck depends on its age, material, and the amount of wear and tear. These tips can help you determine which route to take.

The 9 Best Places to Buy Fake Plants
Lawn & Garden

The 9 Best Places to Buy Fake Plants

Whether you’re looking for faux olive trees or a lifelike artificial eucalyptus, these are the best places to buy fake plants for your space.

The Best Adhesive Remover Options
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The Best Adhesive Removers

Use a top-rated cleanser designed for adhesive residue, and say goodbye to sticky messes.

The Best Toilet Fill Valve Options
Reviews

The Best Toilet Fill Valves

To end up with a replacement toilet fill valve that meets your needs, start here with our roundup of top-favorite picks.

The Best Honda Lawn Mowers Options
Reviews

The Best Honda Lawn Mowers

Honda manufactures a full line of lawn mowers. Which model is best suited to your grass-cutting needs?

types of hummingbirds
Lawn & Garden

23 Types of Hummingbirds All Backyard Birdwatchers Should Know

Learn the unique characteristics of 23 enchanting hummingbird species, so you can identify them when they visit your flowers and feeders.

The 12 Best Places to Buy Sustainable Furniture
Reviews

The 12 Best Places to Buy Sustainable Furniture

Shop sustainable furniture pieces that look good and are better for the environment.

hibiscus plant care 101 - how to grow hibiscus
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Hibiscus

What plant can produce flowers the size of dinner plates but actually is easy to grow? Hibiscus has it all and is willing to share!

sorting laundry
Interior

The Great Debate: Is Sorting Laundry Really Necessary? 

Is it really a big deal to wash light and dark clothing together, or towels with clothing? Here are a few good reasons why sorting laundry still makes sense.

should i paint my house before selling
Real Estate

Solved! Should I Paint My House Before Selling It?

Are you wondering, “Should I paint my house before selling?” The answer depends on the shape that your interior and exterior walls are in. Consider these tips to determine what to do before selling your house.

bob vilas most valuable projects of 2022 bathroom remodel
DIY

Here’s How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck With a Bathroom Remodel

Ensure a high return on investment by making the right choices when planning your bathroom remodel. 

All You Need to Know About Working with Landscape Fabric
Lawn & Garden

15 Things to Know Before Laying Landscape Fabric in Your Yard

If you’re tired of weeding by hand and looking for a physical barrier to keep those garden invaders at bay, learn how landscape fabric can work for you.

bromeliad plant care 101 - how to grow bromeliad indoors
Lawn & Garden

This Guide to Bromeliad Care Covers Epiphytic and Terrestrial Varieties

What showy houseplants provide their own cups and obligingly drink from them? Such unusual specimens don’t just grow on trees! 

what does baking soda do for a pool
Exterior

3 Ways Baking Soda Can Help Maintain Your Swimming Pool

Baking soda offers uses far beyond the kitchen. Add it to your swimming pool to improve water clarity, decrease algae buildup, reduce corrosion, and more.

The Best Entryway Rugs Options
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The Best Entryway Rugs

Make a welcoming first impression with a beautiful and resilient entryway rug.

Best Egg Grill Smoker
Reviews

The Best Smokers

Nothing says “weekend” or “casual party” like the delectable aroma of smoked meat wafting from your backyard. There’s no more relaxing way to spend the day outside than low-and-slow cooking on one of these top-rated smokers for outdoor cooking.

megadrought
Real Estate

Throngs of Home Buyers Have Relocated to Drought-Stricken Regions—What That Means for the Water Crisis

As more people live where water is in high demand, they could potentially face water restrictions, higher prices, and other inconveniences.

how to dispose of a fire extinguisher
DIY

How to Properly Dispose of a Fire Extinguisher

Find out what you should do with an expired or damaged fire extinguisher.