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Learn easy, humane ways to repel Canada geese from your property — and keep them away!

Keep your important devices charged at home or on the go with a USB wall outlet.

Find the right screws to secure your deck, dock, or porch decking, and to achieve a professional appearance.

Indulge your green thumb and find the best planters and pots for your flowers, houseplants, succulents, or outdoor garden.

Start with the right Forstner bits, and you can drill smooth-sided, flat-bottomed holes for a variety of DIY and carpentry tasks.

These products are at risk of selling out this winter, so get them while you still can.

Add shade, structure, and brilliant fall foliage to your yard with these easy-to-grow maple trees.

Building a custom home is a dream for many, but before construction can commence, you have to purchase the land. Our tips on buying land to build a house can simplify the process and eliminate unwanted surprises.

With a minimum of time and expense, it’s simple to whip up some DIY decorations that are sure to brighten and beautify your Thanksgiving celebration.

You’ve seen the label and symbol, but what does the "FSC-certified" designation mean? Is the certification just an added expense, or does it really make a difference? Find out here.

Here are some of the best squash varieties to grow throughout the year.

You’ve watched them for years, but what do you really know about the squirrels outside your window?

Is it really important to have HVAC ducts professionally cleaned every few years, or is that just what the pros want you to think?

Gray is versatile, neutral, trendy, and very easy to style.

Erase odors the all-natural way, with these simple, effective recipes for freshening the air in every room of your home.

Uneasy about using treated lumber for your outdoor projects? Learning a few important facts about this type of wood will help you use it wisely.

Fast growing and easy to care for, these beauties can make anyone a successful gardener.

Raise the ornamental greenery in your home to new heights by installing a swag hook.

Before deciding on a house with a cesspool, it’s important to understand exactly how this system works and the costs associated with it.

Understanding which type to use is crucial to safely extinguishing a fire.