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The Best Pruning Saw Options
Hand Tools

Our Favorite Pruning Saw’s Two-Way Cutting Action Sets It Apart From The Competition

To tidy up landscaping and enhance curb appeal, having a pruning saw handy is key. We put various pruning saws to the test, and here are our top 9.

OM Scott and Sons products on garden shelf
Lawn Care

ScottsMiracle-Gro Returns To Its Roots With Its Newest Launch

Why did the world’s largest marketer of retail lawn and garden products pivot to grass seed? It’s a (good) sign of the times.

Woman wearing jeans pulls start cord on a red lawn mower.
Landscaping

How to Start a Lawn Mower

After a long winter’s rest, your lawn mower may need a nudge before springing to life. These steps will help you get it up and running.

Modern, clean living room with a woman sitting in a hanging chair.
DIY

How to Hang a Chair From the Ceiling Safely

If you've always wanted a hanging chair but are intimidated by the idea of securing it in place, fear not—we'll show you how.

The best pergola kit option assembled in a yard with chairs, a table, and plants beneath it
Outdoor Furniture

Pass Off Your DIY Skills As Those of a Pro With An Easy-To-Assemble Pergola Kit

Extend your living space into the fresh air with the best pergola kits for entertaining, lounging, and dining. After researching for various qualities a homeowner would want in a pergola kit, we found the top 10.

The Best Shovels Options close-up
Tools & Materials

We’ve Tested Various Shovels, See Which One is Our Absolute Favorite

Get down in the dirt with the best shovel for your garden needs. After testing various shovels, we found the top 10.

Woman inserts a screw extractor into a drill.
Tools

How to Use a Screw Extractor

A broken screw or stripped screw head can easily derail a DIY. Using a screw extractor can get you back on track in no time.

Rolls of duct tape, duct taped items, and cleaning materials laid on a counter.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Duct Tape Residue

Duct tape residue can be tricky to remove but when you use the right solutions on the right surfaces, it'll come off more easily than you think.

Lifeproof luxury vinyl plank flooring from The Home Depot installed in a laundry room or mud room.
Flooring

A DIYer’s Guide to Replacing Flooring

Update the look and feel of any room by replacing old, worn-out flooring.

Blinds vs Curtains: The Pros and Cons of Each Window Treatment
Interior Design

Blinds vs. Curtains: Which Are Right for Your Home?

Which window treatment is best for each room in the house? Consider factors such as light control, insulation, privacy—and, of course, style.

Woman extends a tape measure from the corner of the room to measure the wall.
Walls & Ceilings

5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder

Need to drill into a stud, but you don't know where the studs in your walls are? Here's how to find them without a stud finder.

Mother and daughter having gardening time outside on the front yard of their suburban house in the Spring.
Gardening

Permeable Hardscaping and 7 Other Outdoor Living Trends to Know Before Summer

From green drenching to wellness landscaping, experts weigh in on hot outdoor trends as the weather heats up.

The Best Garage Lighting Option
Lighting

This Simple Upgrade Can Give Your Garage a Complete Makeover

Ready to upgrade your garage lighting with the best fixtures and bulbs for your setup? After testing various options, these top products deserve the spotlight.

The Best Organic Fertilizer Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Organic Fertilizers that Work on (Almost) All Plant Types

High-quality organic fertilizers can help your plants grow throughout the entire season. After researching various options on the market, we've compiled this list of our favorite organic fertilizers.

Dewalt jigsaw being used on wood
Deals

Our Favorite DeWalt Cordless Jigsaw is $100 Off and It’s Worth Every Penny

Whether you’re cutting countertops, flooring, or intricate designs, a high-quality jigsaw is a game changer. And, DeWalt’s battery-powered model is the best you can get.

The Best Soil Moisture Meter Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

This Cheap Garden Tool is the Key to Your Plants Thriving

To help gardeners determine how much—and how often—to water, we tested some of the top soil moisture meters on the market. Find out which ones scored the highest in our hands-on tests.

Young couple happy in their new kitchen as realtor gives them a tour of it.
Kitchen Design

Kitchen Designers Weigh In on Deep Drawers vs. Cabinets

The pros say this is the most effective kitchen storage solution.

Happy Couple standing in front of their new home.
Architecture

5 Things I Wish I’d Considered More Carefully Before Building a New Home

Designing a dream home is an incredible experience, but it always includes a few “I wish I had a time machine” moments.

A roll of insulation and tools by an open wall.
Insulation

How to Install Insulation in Walls to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Improve your home’s energy efficiency with updated insulation that prevents heat from easily flowing through exterior walls.

A man in a red shirt prepares wall insulation for a basement.
DIY

A Guide to Insulating Basement Walls

Before taking on a basement insulation project, learn how to prepare the space and common methods for installation.