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Find out what items are better off left on the counter than in the fridge.

Transporting your gear with your truck or car? Keep your equipment and cargo on your vehicle with these top-notch ratchet straps.

Deck boxes are must-have components for helping to keep backyards clean and clutter-free. Check out our picks for the best ones on the market today.

Nature’s supreme source of sour is capable of far more than adding a delightful tartness to your favorite foods. Slice up a few lemons and give these practical household solutions a go.

For a clean sweep, you need a quality broom. Ahead, read our top tips for choosing the best broom for your home and your needs—and don't miss our top picks in the category.

Keep your cuts neat and your lines straight with a handy carpenter pencil designed for the workshop.

First-time home ownership ushers in an era of new responsibilities. Here’s how to make wise decisions and avoid common structural, financial, and legal mistakes.

It’s a law of nature and of home-owning: whatever can go wrong, eventually will. With a bit of preparedness and forethought, though, damage from household mishaps needn’t be disastrous. Here are 10 crises that commonly arise, and a few thoughts on how to handle them.

Has an “oops” moment with a can of gasoline left you—and your garage floor, car interior, or clothes—fuming? Banish the odor with one or more of these fast-acting fixes!

Buff out blemishes from clear plastic surfaces with these tried-and-true methods.

One out-of-the-shell nut is all it takes to fill in and erase light scratches on your wooden furniture or hardwood floors. Read on to learn how to try this easy trick at home!

Create wow-worthy walls with cool cover-ups you might never have considered.

There’s no need to break your budget when buying building materials, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for ugly. These 8 reasonably priced materials look good and are easy on your wallet.

You can breathe a sigh of relief the next time you lock yourself out of your home. With a key lock box, you can be back inside in no time without calling for reinforcements.

First impressions are important when it comes to selling your home. Consider how your property’s landscape might affect your selling potential.

Get a square deal on these multi-purpose, flexible marking tools from some of the most respected manufacturers.

To get a smooth, paint-worthy surface without the dust of dry sanding, follow these pro-tested tips.

Instead of cranking up the AC, let indoor plants offer an environmentally friendly alternative for beating the heat. Adding a touch of green to your decor may help combat warm, stuffy air so you can stay cooler all summer long.

From koi ponds to waterfalls, birdbaths to garden streams, we've gathered together our favorite backyard bubblers, gurglers, and soothers.