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Installing solar panels can save homeowners money on utility bills and lower their carbon emissions—but are solar panels worth it? Here are some facts about solar panels that every homeowner should know.

Watering wands extend a gardener’s reach, making it easier to hydrate plants with a gentle rainlike shower. We tested some of the most popular models to help shoppers pick the best watering wand.

Learning how to clean solar panels can improve the efficiency of solar energy systems and reduce home energy costs. Here are some easy steps for cleaning solar panels.

Understanding regional USDA plant hardiness zones can help gardeners plant after the threat of frost has passed—and select the right plants for the climate.

When a homeowner needs to know how to get rid of ground bees, the following steps will help put the buzzing to rest once and for all.

Illuminate your yard or balcony and create a festive atmosphere with a string of eco-friendly solar lights.

If your outdoor AC unit isn't turning on, check these switches, levels, and lines yourself, before calling for professional repairs.

Find the best rain barrels for your home and garden watering needs with these innovative options.

Preserve the crystal clear water of your pool by filtering out dust, debris, and small particles with new pool filter sand for your sand filter.

Why are wasps attracted to your property, and what can you do to get them to leave?

Do you want to make sure your septic tank is clean and in good repair? You'll have to find the tank first.

Here are some of our favorite affordable organizers for tidying on a budget.

Our top pick was comfortable, reusable, and cheap—without sacrificing noise reduction.

It's looking a little bleak, but you can help butterflies from your own backyard. Plus: Ikea's new inclusive line of products, the new 'wellness' room trend, and more in this week's news digest.

Dishwasher technology continues to offer innovative solutions to help you keep your kitchen sparkling.

Experts recommend their favorite perennials that can last decades.

If you need flowering shrubs that—like “mad dogs and Englishmen”—aren’t afraid of the midday sun, try these.

This is a game changer for cordless power tools and so much more.

Make any lawn look healthy and green by selecting the right weed and feed product. We put various weed and feed products to the test, see which one outperformed the others.

If you prefer produce so spicy that it makes your eyes water and your nose run, try growing the vegetable that is as strong as a horse.