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A wooden fence is in front of a cherry laurel hedge.
Exterior

The Most Affordable Ways to Fence in a Yard

Protecting your property with fencing can be pricey. These fencing options—some of which you plant, rather than install—offer terrific value for money.

Family gathered in the kitchen with AI appliances that make life easier.
Home Technology

How AI-Equipped Appliances Can Make You a Better Homeowner

LG’s smart appliances adapt to you, so your home can run smoothly and efficiently.

Walmart Deals event beat Amazon Prime Day deals 2025
Deals

Hurry, Walmart Is Slashing Prices on DeWalt, Makita, and More for Labor Day—Prices Starting Under $5

Not everyone knows Walmart sells contractor-ready tools from DEWALT and Milwaukee, but this year’s Labor Day deals make it impossible to ignore.

Mom and daughter using shovels in flower bed.
Gardening

For Nonstop Garden Color, Try These 11 Long-Blooming Perennial Flowers

Do you want a garden that flowers for most of the year? Choose long blooming perennials, flowers that come back every year and perform for months.

few of the best door security bar options
Safety & Security

Keep Your Home Protected With Our Favorite Door Security Bars That We’ve Tested

For extra peace of mind, whether at home or while traveling, add a door security bar that will defend against a break-in.

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone)
Lawn & Garden

How to Attract Crows to Your Yard: 11 Methods That Work

Discover the pros of having crows as close neighbors and try these proven methods to attract the highly intelligent and entertaining birds to your property.

10 Houseplants You Can Propagate Quickly to Double Your Indoor Garden
House Plants

10 Houseplants You Can Propagate Quickly to Double Your Indoor Garden

Get free houseplants by propagating new ones quickly from these plants you may already have.

The Best Vole Repellents Options
Reviews

Get Rid of Pesky Voles With Our Favorite Nontoxic Repellent

Keep pesky voles at bay with one of these humane and effective vole repellents.

Close up of hand with key with a keychain in the shape of a house.
Home Security

Our Favorite Ways to Fake Being Home (and Prevent the House From Being a Target)

Tap into technology and call in some favors from friends and neighbors to trick potential intruders.

A group of the best concrete crack fillers together on cement before undergoing testing.
Tools & Materials

The Best Concrete Crack Fillers for DIY Repairs, Tested

Don’t go to pieces over a few cracks in your concrete. These fillers will restore the looks and weather resistance of any concrete surface.

Decked drawers pulled out
Storage & Organizing

These Truck Bed Drawers Hold Everything for Work or Camping, and They Can Still Support 2,000 Pounds on Top

Decked’s storage drawers are strong, waterproof, and help me keep all my stuff organized.

Deals of the Week August 2025
Deals

Labor Day Sales Are Live: Save Big On Power Tools, Fall Essentials, and More

Labor Day Weekend is one of the best times to lock in serious savings. Get details on the deepest discounts and most exciting offers available this week.

The best grilling deals for labor day include discounts on traeger, blackstone, weber, and more
Deals

Save Big on Traeger, Blackstone, Weber, and More During Early Labor Day Sales—Prices Starting at $199

Upgrade your backyard cooking game this Labor Day with big savings on pellet grills, gas models, and flat-top griddles—including my top Traeger pick.

The Best Window Fan Options
HVAC

We Tested Several Window Fans—Our Favorite Made Warm Days More Bearable

Chill out while keeping energy bills in check with the right window fan for your space and budget.

Backyard meditation garden with a labyrinth
Lawn Care & Gardening

How I Created a Backyard Meditation Space I Never Want to Leave

Choosing elements that focus on the 5 senses creates a sanctuary right at home.

Person holding a caulk gun caulks an area around a bathtub marked with painter's tape.
Skills & Techniques

How Long Does Caulk Take to Dry?

How long after you lay fresh caulk can you use the space again? The duration depends on a few factors, including the type of caulk you use.

Thermometer hanging in a greenhouse, along with hanging baskets and flats of flowers.
Lawn & Garden

How to Heat a Greenhouse

Greenhouses can shelter overwintering plants, or serve as warm space in which to grow food or flowers when temperatures drop.

Light brown weevil crawling on white stone block.
Pests

How to Get Rid of Weevils in Your Pantry

Finding these unsavory, uninvited guests in your food coffers means a busy day or two of cleanup ahead.

Worker's hands in gloves press the tile to the floor as part of tile installation. Level sits nearby.
Building & Installing

How to Install Tile Floors

Improve the look, feel, and functional appeal of your home by laying new tile flooring. It's a project you can DIY in a weekend!

retro closeup of a domestic white rat walking on the bars of the metal cage, front view
Pest Control

Everything You Should Pick Up at First Signs of a Mouse Problem

Stock up on these items as soon as you notice early signs of a mouse infestation.