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Lawn Care & Gardening

These 3 Mistakes Can Ruin Your Raised Garden Bed

Consider this expert advice when planning and maintaining your raised garden bed.

Exterior

10 Ways to Prepare for a Summer Power Outage

When a hurricane, heat wave, or other weather event knocks out the electricity in your area, you'll want to be ready. Here's how you can prepare before the lights go out.

Houseplants

How to Grow Zebra Plant

A houseplant of a different stripe, zebra plant relishes humidity and bright, indirect light.

Cleaning & Organizing

3 Great Reasons to Line-Dry Your Laundry

Skip the dryer and hang your laundry up for a more natural way to dry your clothes and linens.

Lawn Care & Gardening

The 1 Garden Tool I Can’t Live Without

Weeding, harvesting, planting, and more. Here's why I keep this tool on my person every time I step into my garden.

Hand Tools

Lowe’s Is Clearing Out Power Tools Just in Time for Father’s Day—DeWalt, Craftsman, and More from $99

Lowe’s sale is packed with discounts on power tools, compressors, rolling tool chests, table saws, nailers, and garage storage, with several standout DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN deals priced at just $99.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Outdoor Thermometers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Outdoor thermometers offer accurate readings, with many models measuring far more than the temperature. Find out about the features offered by top options to help you track conditions in and around your home.

HVAC

The Best Floor Fans of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Floor fans keep living spaces cool and comfortable while lowering energy bills during warm weather.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Watering Cans of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Indoors and out, these watering cans help you water more efficiently and effectively.

Hand Tools

We Bashed Through Wood and Concrete to Find the Top Sledgehammers

These top models will make quick work of your next demolition project.

Gardening

Our 25 Favorite Types of Sunflowers to Plant in the Garden

Sunflowers are easy to grow from seed, and are a boon to cut-flower patches and pollinator gardens alike.

Landscaping

Experts Say This Is The Ideal Grass Height for Your Lawn

Grass type and seasonality both have a lot to do with the height to which you should trim your lawn.

Power Tools

Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Ryobi Tools for Summer—Up to $129 Value

Buy Ryobi’s trimmer and blower combo kit and choose a free battery, mini chainsaw, pruner, charger, or more—bonus tools valued at up to $129.

Repair & Maintenance

I Saved at Least $1,000 On My Patio Repair Project—Here’s How

In short, we rolled up our sleeves and repurposed what we had.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers of 2026, Picks from Our Editors

These Wi-Fi–connected controllers monitor local weather data to conserve water while ensuring a healthy lawn.

Outdoor Furniture

The Best Hammock Stands of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These hammock stands are ideal for backyard lounging, camping trips, and everything in between. Easy to take down and even easier to set up, each one is durable, comfortable, and built to last.

Tools & Materials

The Best Weed Torches of 2026, Tested by Landscaping Experts

Say goodbye to bending over and pulling weeds. These top torches crank up the heat to get rid of the toughest weeds in your yard.

Mowers

The Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners of 2026, Tested by Experts

Let this guide on lawn mower blade sharpeners and how to choose help you hone your knowledge of these edgy tools.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Soaker Hoses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the top soaker hoses on the market to see which ones were the best. See what we liked and disliked about the most popular models.

Energy & Power

3 Exterior Upgrades Homeowners Are Racing to Finish Before the Next Heat Wave

Don’t delay. Get started on these smart, expert-approved projects to keep your home heat-resilient this summer.