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Lawn Care

Ace Is the Place—For a New Lawn Care Subscription Service

After decades of providing DIYers with the tools and supplies for lush lawns and bountiful gardens, the neighborhood hardware store chain unveils its own subscription lawn care service: Ace YardRx.

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Landscaping

Is Your Yard Disaster-Proof? 5 Projects That Could Protect Your Home

These outdoor improvements do more than add curb appeal.

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Reviews

I Washed Over 50 Sets of Sheets With Wad-Free and My Opinion Hasn’t Changed

Can this piece of plastic really be a $20 game-changer when washing sheets and other bulky blankets? See my thoughts below

Dewalt Grabo Review
Hand Tools

I Never Thought I Needed a Suction Lifter—But Once I Tried It, I Had to Grab Two

Whether you’re lifting glass, drywall, tile, or heavy panels, this cordless DeWalt suction tool makes it easier—plus, it won a top spot our BobVila.com’s Tool of the Year contest!

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Painting & Finishing

This Is the Easiest Way to Paint Baseboards With Carpet 

Immediately improve the appearance of a room with just one project: painting baseboards. Learn how to tackle this job with carpeted floors.

A person using a belt sander on a rough wood table.
Skills & Techniques

This Is Why You Need a Belt Sander in Your Home Workshop

Discover several DIY projects you can tackle with a belt sander inside your home and out in the yard.

Sharpening an orange hedge trimmer on work bench with work gloves on.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers

Hedge trimmers are only as effective as their blades are sharp. Restore the original cutting power of the tool by taking the time to file down its cutting edges.

A woman in a blue shirt with red hair scrubs a pink-tiled bathtub with black mold damage.
Bathrooms

Cleaning and Preventing Black Mold in the Bathroom

Wet areas with poor ventilation are prime breeding grounds for black mold. This guide explains how to clean black mold in the bathroom, and keep it from coming back.

DeWalt Planer with infeed and outfeed tables installed
Tools & Materials

In Just 2 Months, This Tool Has Transformed My Workshop

After years of workarounds, this was finally the right tool for the job.

Tiny black bugs near a window.
Pests

What Are the Tiny Black Bugs in My House Near the Window?

As seasons change, homeowners may find insects congregating on their window sills. Learn how to identify and rid your home of the unwanted invaders.

A weed eating sits in a patch of grass with its red string poking out.
Skills & Techniques

How to String a Weed Eater the Right Way

Replacing the line on your string trimmer doesn’t have to test your patience.

Peeling white paint on an old brick wall.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Paint From Brick

Tastes change and fashions change, so the fireplace you painted 10 years ago may look dated now. A determined DIYer can strip paint from brick with the right paint stripper, and ample patience.

Ryobi pool vac cleaning pool floor
Pools & Water Features

This Major Power Tool Brand Wants to Help You Clean Your Pool

Ryobi’s newest tool can be submerged in water up to 13 feet.

The Best Organic Lawn Fertilizers Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Improve the Look and Health of Your Grass With One of These Effective Organic Lawn Fertilizers

Feed grass the good stuff and achieve a deep green lawn that resists droughts, diseases, and pests. After researching the market, we found the top 8 organic lawn fertilizers.

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Deals

Last Chance: Score 20% Off Our Favorite Ego Snow Blower

Now is your time to snag a powerful snow blower before end-of-the-season snow storms hit.

The Best Fertilizer For Palm Trees Options
Reviews

Our Favorite Fertilizer for Palm Trees Only Needs to be Applied 4 Times a Year

Prevent fronds from turning brown or yellow with the right fertilizer for palm trees. Here are our favorite options.

best fertilizer for gardenias
Reviews

The Best Fertilizers for Gardenias

With a boost from the proper fertilizer, gardeners can grow this attractive blossoming plant and enjoy its captivating scent. See our top recommendations.

The Best Rooting Hormone Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Propagate New Plants With Our Faovirte Rooting Hormone

Root cuttings are a fun way of propagating new plants, and rooting hormone can increase the odds of success. After researching various products, we've compiled this list of our favorites.

The Best Fertilizers for Hydrangeas Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Fertilizers for Hydrangeas

With suitable soil and an optimal fertilizer, this showy shrub will produce a bounty of large, beautiful blooms. See our favorites here.

Person pulling painter's tape off white trim, with a yellow wall on one side and a mint green wall on the other.
DIY

How to Use Painter’s Tape the Right Way

Ensure perfectly crisp lines by choosing the right painter’s tape and knowing how to apply it.