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The Best Echo Chainsaws Options
Reviews

The Best Echo Chainsaws

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

The Best Drywall Primer Options
Reviews

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 Care

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.

lilac varieties
Lawn & Garden

The 20 Best Lilac Varieties to Grow in Your Yard

If it’s been a while since “lilacs last in the dooryard bloom’d” at your house, try some of these scent-illating types.

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Lawn & Garden

6 Types of Berries That Are Easy to Grow in Containers

Who says you need an estate (or even a backyard) to grow garden-fresh fruit? These six types of berries can flourish in pots or planter boxes all summer long.

how to install kitchen cabinets
DIY

How to Install Kitchen Cabinets Like a Pro

Improve your kitchen’s function and aesthetic at the same time by learning how to install new kitchen cabinets yourself.

The 13 Most Popular Kids Gardening Tools You Can Buy on Amazon
Reviews

The 13 Most Popular Kids Gardening Tools You Can Buy on Amazon

Help cultivate your child’s love of plants with these tools for gardening with kids.

10 Home Renovations That'll Definitely Increase Your Property Taxes (and What to Do Instead)
Real Estate

7 Home Renovations That Will Definitely Raise Your Property Taxes

Property tax rates vary by community, but one thing is true no matter where you live: Some home renovations are likely to trigger a tax increase. So, just how badly do you want that in-ground pool?

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Tools

How to Use a Miter Box

Not keen on the idea of using an electric saw? A miter box is the tool you need to make precise cuts in wood. Here's how to use it.

things to know before buying a home with solar panels
Real Estate

8 Things You Should Know Before Buying a House With Solar Panels

Going solar can lower your home’s carbon emissions and save you money on utility bills, but there are some things you’ll want to know before buying a home with solar panels.

aromtherapy garden
Lawn & Garden

11 Fragrant Plants for Creating the Ultimate Aromatherapy Garden

These plants and flowers don't just produce lovely aromas, they are also said to have healing properties. Learn why it's it's good to have a bounty of fennel, sage, and other fragrant garden delights.

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DIY

How to DIY the Terrazzo Tile Trend

The terrazzo pattern is colorful and fun, but tiling with it can also get expensive. Here’s an easy way to hack the design so it’s totally unique—and you’ll save some money in the process.

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Kill Clover
Lawn & Garden

3 Good Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Kill Clover in Your Yard

Clover has gotten a bad reputation over the years, but it's high time to let this grass-friendly ground cover start growing in your lawn again.

best wood for raised garden beds
Lawn & Garden

The Best Wood for Raised Garden Beds

Find out which type of wood is best for your garden and what wood to avoid.

The Best Butane Torch Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Butane Torches

Solder those plumbing joints and take your gourmet cooking to the next level with one of these powerful tools.

tree removal wood uses
Lawn & Garden

Taking Down a Tree in Your Yard? Here Are 12 Things You Can Do With the Wood

There's no reason to pay a tree service to haul away a felled tree. Instead, put the wood to good use around your property—and maybe make a little money in the process.

lawn care
Lawn & Garden

Your Most Frequently Asked Spring Lawn Care Questions, Answered

Find answers to common questions about aerating, fertilizing, watering, and more to keep your lawn green, lush, and healthy this spring.

how to dry flowers
Lawn & Garden

How to Dry Flowers: 5 Easy DIY Methods

Add long-lasting floral beauty to your home by learning to dry flowers. Any of these five easy methods will work wonders.