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The Best Gas Grills Under $1,000 Option
Grills

Add a gas grill with the features and build quality worthy of a grill master.

nerve plant care 101 - how to grow nerve plant indoors
House Plants

Add a little splash of color to your home with this compact, easy-care houseplant.

hornet vs wasp
Garden Pests

We take a look at how to tell a hornet from a wasp, and whether either insect poses a threat to your property or personal safety.

Man from waist down using a pump sprayer to apply herbicide to a yard.
Lawn Care

Stop weeds before they get a foothold in your lawn by applying a pre-emergent herbicide at just the right time.

How to Freshen a Stinky Sink
Cleaning & Organizing

If your kitchen sink is raising a stink, neutralize the situation with one or more of these seven fresh solutions.

15 Cleaning Tasks to Tackle Every Fall
Cleaning

Getting the house shipshape isn’t just something that’s done every spring. Ready your abode for cozy indoor activities this fall and winter with these cleaning tasks.

The Best Things You Can Do for Your Yard This Fall
Lawn Care

You may think of spring as the season to really get going on the garden, but professional landscapers know that fall is actually the best time to work in the yard! Great growing conditions make fall ideal for laying the groundwork for a year of blooming flowers and bright-green leaves ahead, and the typically mild weather makes it pleasant to tackle bigger outdoor projects. Plus, it's important during these autumn months to prep your yard for winter before icy conditions set in. Don't waste this all-important season! Get moving on these 13 things that landscapers do to their yards every fall.

How Long Does a Water Heater Last
Water Heaters

Enjoy lower energy bills—as well as uninterrupted access to hot showers—by keeping tabs on your hot water heater's age and condition so you'll know when to replace it. 

annuals vs perennials
Gardening

When choosing annuals vs. perennials, know that annuals live for only one growing season while perennials return for several years. Find out the advantages of growing both.

Side by side image of a cultivator and a tiller.
Gardening

If you dig gardens, it's important to get the machine that's right for the job.

slime mold - how to get rid of dog vomit slime mold
Mold & Mildew

Learn the necessary steps and tools you’ll need to clear your yard of “dog vomit fungus” and other slime molds.

steam cleaner uses
Cleaning & Organizing

Steam cleaners are versatile appliances for sprucing up many surfaces throughout the home, indoors and out. Here are just a few little-known uses for this handy gadget.

How to Choose a Place to Live
Moving

Thinking of moving, but can't decide where to start anew? These 10 considerations will help you decide on the right town for you and your family.

Childproofing Checklist
Home Safety

Take these simple and inexpensive childproofing steps around the house to elmiinate any risks to the safety of your little one.

outdoor fireplace ideas
Outdoor Living

Warm up to one of these fireplace inspirations—in a range of styles, sizes, shapes, and materials—and perfect the centerpiece of your outside entertaining area.

what is scandinavian design
Interior Design

Scandi style is more than just Swedish furniture. It’s a way of looking at design from a minimalist perspective with a respect for functionality and beauty. 

Black mold growing on wall in the basement.
Mold & Mildew

Free the dampest space in your home of mold and mildew with these straightforward steps.

bird of paradise plant care 101 - how to grow bird of paradise indoors
Wildlife

Although it boasts exotic “fine-feathered” blooms, you’ll need to learn the tricks of growing the often-obstinate bird of paradise plant to avoid it becoming Paradise Lost!

top of fridge storage
Kitchen & Dining

That dead space above your fridge seems like an excellent spot for storage, but keeping the wrong items in this area can have unintended, and sometimes hazardous, consequences.

how to get rid of black mold
Repair & Maintenance

Don't let an infestation of black mold damage your home and health. With a few natural ingredients, you can eliminate the harmful substance without the help of a professional.