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It’s time to make the deck shine with these inspiring deck railing ideas.

If you can’t contain yourself when it comes to container gardens, here are a few surefire sun-loving plants with which to fill them all.

Can sprayers and non-sprayers live side by side in perfect harmony? It's possible when you open the lines of communication.

Oscillating sprinklers have carved out a niche in the world of lawn watering. See how a popular one fared in our hands-on testing.

Orchids are not hard to grow. You just need more information.

Boost curb appeal with these cool concepts.

There are only a few products out there that will truly make your daily routine easier. The Dyson V8 is one of them.

The high-performance thermal carafe and some handy advanced features give this coffee maker our seal of approval.

Lightweight, comfortable, and effective, these impressive safety glasses are great for a variety of tasks around the home.

This tropical plant might just be the next social media darling. Rubber plants are visually striking and can thrive under a beginner’s care.

Don’t assume that an LED will last exactly as long as the package claims when there are practical, environmental, and mechanical factors that can greatly influence the life of the LED light.

Rosemary transforms potatoes from blah to brilliant, but getting the rosemary from seed (or stem) to a full-grown plant takes a little patience and step-by-step guidance.

Adding simple built-in shelving to an alcove in a den or living room is a perfect way to take advantage of wasted space.

Nothing turns your home into a summertime hangout quite like a swimming pool, but there’s more to pool ownership than providing towels and inflating a few floaties. Before you buy a home with a pool, make sure you’re ready for the responsibility.

Enjoy your yard without overheating when you implement any of these patio shade ideas.

Wildfires are dangerous and destructive. Following these tactics and tips can help safeguard your home—and your family.

Find some inspiration to transform your backyard pool area into an outdoor oasis with one of these artistic and aesthetically pleasing pool landscaping ideas.

If you are still on the fence about whether to purchase a garden fence, consider a few of the styles pictured here.

Benjamin Franklin once said, "Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship." He perfectly explains the effect small expenses can have on personal finances. Every little bit adds up when you are watching your spending.

Gas-powered leaf blowers aren’t just loud—their emissions could be contributing to global warming. Here's why towns around the nation are restricting their use (or banning them altogether), and what you should do with yard leaves instead.