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Home Depot tools
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The 15 Best Tools You Can Buy at The Home Depot

From impact drivers to saws to hammers, these are our experts' favorite Home Depot tools.

The Best Kitchen Cabinets Option
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The Best Kitchen Cabinets

If you’re willing to put some sweat equity into your kitchen renovation to save on your bottom line, ready-to-assemble cabinets might be the way to go.

The Best Primer for Kitchen Cabinets Options
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The Best Primers for Kitchen Cabinets

Using the right primer is key to achieving a high-quality, long-lasting finish on kitchen cabinets. Here’s how to choose the best product for the task.

how to level a floor
DIY

How to Level a Floor: What to Know Before You DIY

Before installing rigid flooring, determine if your substrate is even enough—and learn what to do if it isn’t.

11 Deck Lighting Ideas for Illuminating Your Outdoor Space
Exterior

11 Deck Lighting Ideas for Illuminating Your Outdoor Space

String lights, pendants and other kinds of lighting can make your deck safer—and more stylish—when the sun goes down.

The Best Bird Deterrent Options
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The Best Bird Deterrents

Birds are beautiful, but they can be significant pests in your garden and on your property. The best bird deterrents keep these creatures at bay to protect your landscape.

Best Stainless Steel Sink Options
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The Best Stainless Steel Sinks

Classic good looks, easy care, and durability make stainless steel a design staple in the kitchen. Find the high-quality stainless steel sink that suits the style and size of your cooking space right here.

13 Products That Make Gardening Easier on Your Body
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13 Products That Make Gardening Easier on Your Body

Rake in all the benefits of these ergonomic gardening tools.

The Best Glue for Styrofoam Options
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The Best Glues for Styrofoam

The best glues for styrofoam are reliable and easy to use, making hobby or arts and crafts time more enjoyable.

What Does Coyote Poop Look Like
Lawn & Garden

Solved! What Does Coyote Poop Look Like?

You heard some coyotes in the neighborhood, and now you’re asking, “What does coyote poop look like?” Identify the scat and determine your next steps to ensure the safety of you and your pets.

10 Reasons to Reconsider the Above-Ground Pool
Exterior

10 Reasons to Reconsider the Above-Ground Pool

Above-ground pools have never been known for high style. Still, they remain a popular and budget-friendly option for those unable—or unwilling—to shell out a fortune for a cool-off spot. These days, however, with pool manufacturers and installers offering new shapes and surround designs, above-ground pools deserve another look. With thoughtful planning and a dose of inspiration, an above-ground pool can be every bit as lovely to the eye and welcoming to swimmers as the in-ground variety. Don't believe it? Click to see proof.

how to prune lilacs
Lawn & Garden

How to Prune Lilacs

If your aging lilac appears lackluster, cut it a break by pruning out its oldest growth to restore its youthful luster.

The 8 Best Places To Buy Plants Online
Lawn & Garden

The 8 Best Places To Buy Plants Online

Shop indoor and outdoor plants at these popular gardening retailers.

closet organization ideas
Interior

25 Closet Organization Ideas for Saving Space and Sanity

A place for everything and everything in its place. Keep your closet organized and easily access your belongings with these products and ideas.

cheap home renovations
Real Estate

How to Spot Shoddy Renovations While House Hunting

A home's listing may advertise a new heater, new windows, and fresh paint, but not all renovations and updates are created equal. Here's how to tell whether the seller's improvements are quality work or cheap, rushed renos.

The Best Echo Chainsaws Options
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The Best Echo Chainsaws

The Echo brand produces affordable chainsaws to help manage the trees on your property.

The Best Drywall Primer Options
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The Best Drywall Primers

Don’t waste time and money painting raw drywall. Seal those pores first and work your way to a clean finish with the best drywall primer.

Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn
Lawn & Garden

Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn

It’s not as difficult as you might think to transform last year’s brown, patchy grass into a verdant oasis.

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Lawn & Garden

How to Inspect Houseplants So You Don’t Bring Home an Unhealthy or Infested Specimen

Don’t let your Monstera become a monster—here’s how to check your houseplants to be sure they are healthy and insect-free before you buy.

two-tone kitchen cabinets
Interior

20 Reasons Why Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets Are Still Trendy

Dual-color cabinets add character and dimension to a kitchen design.