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Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Soils for Growing Vegetables

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

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.

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.

Cleaning & Organizing

How To Clean a Toaster in 10 Minutes

Banish crumbs from the bottom of this everyday appliance with this easy cleanup routine.

Gardening

10 Climbing Plants That Are Easy to Keep Under Control

Check out these attractive, noninvasive climbing vines.

Garages

The Best Places to Buy a Car Battery

Get your car back on the road with a new battery from one of these well-known and reputable retailers.

Bathrooms

13 Things You Shouldn’t Keep in the Bathroom

There are good reasons why you should be storing many common bathroom items somewhere other than the bathroom.

Houseplants

You Don’t Need Good Fortune (or a Green Thumb) to Master Lucky Bamboo Care

Even the most inexperienced plant owners can maintain this nearly indestructible houseplant.

Interior

19 Wainscoting Ideas That Will Add Character to Your Home

Get inspired to add an elevated, custom touch to your home's interior with these charming wainscoting ideas.

Cleaning & Organizing

How To Clean a Dry Erase Board

Keep your dry erase board looking brand new by following these four simple steps.

Tools & Materials

Is the NITECORE Flashlight Worth the Money? See What I Found Out When I Put It Through Its Paces

Today’s tactical flashlights meant for the average consumer are built tough and patterned after military models. See how this popular model fared in our hands-on testing.

Cleaning Supplies

Bar Keepers Friend: This All-Purpose Cleaner Is the Secret to a Spotless Home

A little sprinkle, a light scrub: Banish tough stains in the kitchen, bathroom, garage, and many other locations with the original Bar Keepers Friend powdered cleanser.

Fences

Expanding Foam vs. Concrete Fence Post: Which Option is Best for Your Project?

Find out the difference between expanding foam and concrete fence posts, and learn when to use each setting method.

Cleaning & Organizing

How To Prevent Rust on Your Outdoor Furniture and Railings

Most homeowners regularly tend to their lawns and landscaping, but often give short shrift to metal elements in their yard such as gates, railings, and patio furniture. Here’s how to keep these items gleaming and rust-free.

Appliances

8 Smart Solutions for an On-the-Fritz Fridge

A malfunctioning refrigerator isn't necessarily ready for the trash. You may not know it, but there are a number of DIY fixes you can try to troubleshoot a troublesome fridge. Read on for 8 homeowner-friendly solutions to this appliance's most common woes.

Houseplants

10 Pothos Varieties for Your Easy-Care Houseplant Collection

Add color and style to your collection with these low-maintenance, high-impact foliage plants.

Houseplants

Prayer Plant Care: Mastering This Ornamental Beauty With High-Maintenance Needs

This tropical plant features striking leaf patterns and is a perfect pick for shady corners.

Houseplants

Staghorn Fern Care: Mastering This Exotic, Easy-to-Grow Conversation Piece

Follow these tips for great-looking stag plants with gorgeous foliage.

Houseplants

This Pilea Care Routine will Yield (Many) a Healthy, Happy Houseplant

Trendy pilea has gained popularity on social media because it’s easy to care for and share with friends. 

Gardening

9 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Plants Safe During Storms

By taking action before a storm hits, plants have a better chance at surviving—and thriving.