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The Best Utility Knife Blades Option
Tools & Materials

The Best Utility Knife Blades

If you’re looking to refresh the blade in your utility knife, this buyer’s guide cuts to the chase with a selection of the best utility knife blades.

What Causes a Broken Window Seal (and How to Fix It)
Windows

Solved! What to Do About a Broken Window Seal

Figure out why a window mysteriously fogged up, and how to clear things up again.

10 Times Doing It Yourself Doesn’t Save You Money
Repair & Maintenance

10 Times Doing It Yourself Doesn’t Save You Money

The do-it-yourself ethos is one we heartily applaud. Most services provided by home maintenance pros aren't cheap, so taking care of small fixes on your own can save you big bucks. But sometimes the DIY route can wind up costing you more in the end. Here are 10 cases when you should put down your tool kit—and pick up the phone.

8 Mistakes That are Marring Your Stainless Steel Appliances
Appliances

8 Mistakes That are Marring Your Stainless Steel Appliances

Protect your stainless steel by avoiding these common cleaning missteps.

The Best Soil For Roses Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Soil for Roses

Perk up your living space with a variety of gorgeous blooms using the best soil for roses when growing them indoors.

10 Ways to Dress Up a Drab Concrete Patio
Deck, Patio & Porch

10 Ways to Dress Up a Drab Concrete Patio

Whether you are creating a new patio or dressing up an existing one, these great ideas are both attractive and practical.

Never Combine Bleach and Vinegar—Here’s Why
Cleaning

Never Combine Bleach and Vinegar When Cleaning—Here’s Why

Find out why this cleaning combo is a hazard waiting to happen—and how to avoid it while you sanitize and disinfect around the house.

Makita Angle Grinder
Tools

The Makita Angle Grinder is Durable, But Does it Perform?

If you’re in the market for a cordless angle grinder for welding, metalworking, and wood carving projects, check out our hands-on review of this Makita model.

Philips Hue Light Strip
Lighting

Are These Highly-Rated LED Lights Worth the Money?

Light strips often are used to illuminate countertops, bookshelves, and televisions. The Philips Hue offers bright light and top features, but the connectivity isn’t the best.

boston fern plant care 101 - how to grow boston fern indoors
House Plants

Boston Fern Care: Mastering the Finicky Fronds of This Popular Houseplant

If you don’t know beans about growing the fern from Beantown, these hints can keep your attempt from turning out half-baked.

15 Dish Garden Plants for Unique Arrangements
Gardening

15 Dish Garden Plants for Unique Arrangements

These great-looking, easy-care plants can create a pretty paradise in virtually any container.

10 Dish Garden Ideas to Bring Life to Your Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Gardening

10 Dish Garden Ideas to Bring Life to Your Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

Create a miniature ecosystem by planting an entire garden in one shallow vessel.

Amazon Basics Patio Heater
HVAC

This Amazon Patio Heater is Less Expensive—But Does It Work?

This affordable patio heater can help keep your outdoor living space more comfortable when chilly weather arrives.

Purple Pillow Review
Mattresses & Bedding

Is the Purple Pillow Really as Comfortable as Everyone Says?

Thanks to its unusual polymer grid, this Purple Pillow stands out from the rest with exceptional durability and firm support.

Best Sprinkler Heads Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Sprinkler Heads

Connect new sprinkler heads to the hose or irrigation system to keep a lawn looking great, even in hot, dry weather.

arborvitae turning brown
Landscaping

Solved! Why Is My Arborvitae Turning Brown?

If your emerald arborvitae looks more like a brown thumb than a green jewel of a plant, see the suggestions below.

10 Trees That Tolerate Low Light Indoors
House Plants

10 Trees That Tolerate Low Light Indoors

You aren’t necessarily out of your tree if you believe you can grow trees indoors without sunlight. You just need to pick the right ones.

The Best Soil For Growing Vegetables Option
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Soils for Growing Vegetables

With good light and optimal soil, growing vegetables indoors can be fun and rewarding.

Edible Flowers: 15 Beautiful Blooms That Are Also Delicious
Gardening

Edible Flowers: 15 Beautiful Blooms That Are Also Delicious

Grow your culinary skills with these pretty—and pretty tasty—ingredients straight from the garden.

DIY Lego Table
Easy DIY Projects

How to Build a LEGO Table with Your Kids This Weekend

Create a dedicated LEGO building station where your kids can let their imaginations run wild and LEGO bricks can tidily reside, safe from vacuum cleaners and the delicate soles of bare feet.