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Weber Grill Cover
Reviews

Is There Really a Grill Cover That Fits Well, Won’t Fade, and Keeps a Grill Dry? Yes!

Durable construction that holds up to the elements and a tailored fit make this Weber grill cover ideal for Weber grill owners.

Air Conditioners Are Selling Out Across the U.S.—Here's Where You Can Still Buy Them
Interior

Having Trouble Finding an Air Conditioner This Summer? These Retailers Still Have Them

Product shortages and major heat waves are causing air conditioners to be in short supply this summer. Here's where you might still find one.

19 Places with (Almost) Zero Crime
Real Estate

19 Places with (Almost) Zero Crime

Looking to relocate? Consider settling down in one of 2021's safest cities in the U.S.

18 Ways You’re Accidentally Wasting Energy
Exterior

18 Ways You’re Accidentally Wasting Energy

You turn off lights when you leave a room, combine errands to stretch a tank of gas, and run only full loads in your dishwasher. Yet even if you're following the basics of home energy conservation, whether to save the earth or just save some cash, there's still more you could be doing. In fact, chances are you still have a few bad energy habits that are leading to higher utility costs. Here are just a few ways you may be unintentionally wasting energy—and a few recommendations for changing your habits and lowering your bills.

Interior Storm Windows - Installation
Exterior

Interior Storm Windows Save Homeowners Money in Two Ways

An affordable alternative to window replacement, interior storm windows, also known as window inserts, allow homeowners to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and air conditioning costs without making aesthetic sacrifices.

15 Plants That Attract Dragonflies
Lawn & Garden

15 Plants That Attract Dragonflies

Beckon these fanciful flyers to your outdoor space for major mosquito control.

does copper rust
Interior

Solved! Does Copper Rust?

Copper is used in all kinds of things from pans to ornaments to electrical connections, and one of its big advantages is that it doesn’t rust…or does it?

Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Stain
Exterior

How To: Protect and Beautify a Wood Deck

With just a little prep work and a good waterproofing stain, you can easily restore the beauty of your wood deck—perhaps even this weekend.

8 Places You Could Add an Awning
Exterior

8 Places You Could Add an Awning

An awning installed at nearly any part of your home lets you take a welcome breather from the sun, wind, or rain this summer or any time of the year.

ceiling repair
DIY

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ceiling Repair

Unsightly ceiling cracks detract from any room's look, but, fortunately, repairing them is often a DIY project.

The Complete Guide to Painting Window Trim
DIY

So, You Want to… Paint Your Window Trim

In any painting project, investing in the right paint and tools will get you the most professional results, and painting window trim is no exception. The payoff will be well worth the extra care and (usually) slight expense. After all, clean, crisp window trim can really make or break the look of a room—or of your home's whole exterior.

How to Get Rid of Spider Mites
Lawn & Garden

How To: Get Rid of Spider Mites

Keep these creepy-crawlies from wreaking havoc with plants, indoors and out, using this all-natural battle plan.

how long does wood glue take to dry
DIY

Solved! How Long Does Wood Glue Take to Dry?

Having trouble guessing when wood glue is completely dry and things are safe to use? Here’s what you need to know.

Solved! The Best Time to Buy a Mattress 
Reviews

Solved! The Best Time to Buy a Mattress 

You can get a great deal on a high-quality mattress by timing your purchase strategically.  

8 Retro Trends to Bring to the Backyard
Lawn & Garden

8 Retro Trends to Bring to the Backyard

Watch out, modern: 20th-century style is back, and it's headed straight for your outdoor space.

Best Car Accessories: 19 Gadgets Your Ride Really Needs
Interior

Best Car Accessories: 19 Gadgets Your Ride Really Needs

Vehicles are expressions of their owners' interests and priorities. Outfit your auto with the best car accessories for convenience, style, and fun.

The Best Places to Install Solar Lights in Your Outdoor Space
Exterior

The Best Places to Install Solar Lights in Your Outdoor Space

Improve the visibility and nocturnal appeal of your home with lighting that doesn't require complicated wiring.

how to move a shed
Exterior

How To: Move a Shed

Need to move a shed to a new location? Following this guide will make you look like a shed-moving pro. 

Large pumpkins in autumnal morning sunshine in a field
Lawn & Garden

How To: Grow Pumpkins

Like the one that turned into a fairy-tale coach, homegrown pumpkins can carry both children and adults on new adventures—but in cultivating, cooking, and carving rather than courtship!

Husky Tool Bag
DIY

Is Husky’s Rolling Tool Bag Worth the Extra Money?

When it comes to getting all of your tools to the job with one storage option, the Husky tool bag is the upgrade to have.