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Lawn & Garden

15 Essentials for Beginner Plant Parents: What Every New Plant Owner Needs

Keep your new plants alive and thriving with these must-have tools and products.

Skills & Techniques

How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

The easiest and cheapest way to improve your home's security is to install a deadbolt. With the right tools, even a novice DIYer can get the job done with relative ease. Here's how.

Gardening

Why Planting a Victory Garden This Year Is More Important Than Ever

The wartime solution to food insecurity still has a place in today’s inflation- and pandemic-wary world. However short you are on outdoor space, a victory garden is still within reach.

Lawn & Garden

Follow This Guide to Hoya Plant Care to Achieve Elusive, Starry Blooms

If you want your wax plant to wax rather than wane, check out our hints to keep it fit and flowering. 

Reviews

Is the John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor Worth It?

I tested John Deere’s premium 100-series lawn tractor for two weeks during spring cleanup season. Here’s what I discovered.

Reviews

We Tested This Zero Turn Lawn Mower and It Is Commercial Quality and Worth the Money

I tested Toro’s zero-turn mower for a few weeks and this is what happened.

Paint Needs

The Best One Coat Paints

Give your home a new, refreshed appearance with a thick application of vibrant one coat paint.

Paint Needs

The Best Exterior Paints for Stucco

Update stucco walls with a quality exterior paint that won’t chip, fade, or peel in harsh weather.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Dishwasher Rinse Aids

Complement your dishwasher’s hard-working detergent with a rinse aid that will cut down on drying time and leave your dishes spot- and streak-free.

Lawn & Garden

Peat Moss vs. Coco Coir: What’s the Difference Between These Go-To Gardening Supplies?

When choosing a growing medium, are you pro-peat or hardcore coir? Both types of soilless mixes have their benefits and drawbacks.

Lawn & Garden

Want a Bountiful Summer Garden? Do These 3 Quick Things to Your Soil This Weekend

Has planting season crept up on you? No worries. Three easy steps will have your soil ready for veggies and flowers in no time.

Interior

20 Smart Spring Cleaning Tips for Sustainably Minded Homeowners

Revamp your spring cleaning practices with these smart tips to reduce your carbon footprint while creating a cleaner, healthier home.

DIY

Solved! How Long Does It Take Wood Stain to Dry?

Don’t rush your next staining project. Find out the drying time of the wood stain before you start.

DIY

18 Home Improvement Projects You Can Tackle with Your Tax Refund

If you’re wondering what to do with this year’s income tax refund, we have some ideas for home improvements.

Lawn & Garden

Side Yard Upgrade: 14 Ideas for Transforming This Forgotten Outdoor Space

It’s easy to overlook the side yard when landscaping, but with a little effort, this neglected space can make as big a splash as its curb-facing counterpart. 

Workshop

What’s the Difference? Snow Blower vs. Snow Thrower

Compare single-stage vs. two-stage vs. three-stage snow removal machines to pick the one that’s best to help you breeze through a predictable winter chore.

Curb Appeal

How to Install Shutters

Adding decorative shutters to your windows is a great way to upgrade your home’s curb appeal—and is an easy enough project for most homeowners to DIY themselves. 

Easy DIY Projects

10 Smart and Easy Ways to Decorate With Corrugated Metal

Once used primarily for shed roofing, corrugated metal is turning up in the most interesting places, both inside the home and out in the yard.

Furniture & Decor

20 Sustainable Home Decor Brands to Shop Now

Reach for organic and recycled materials from these eco-friendly brands and retailers.

Garages

13 Hacks Every Car Owner Should Know

Your car is an extension of your home, but how often do you treat it with the same TLC you give your house? Keep your wheels in good condition with these simple-but-genius car hacks that will make life on the road a little easier, and a lot more comfortable.