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Banish weeds the right way—and keep them from coming back—with these tips, tools, and techniques.

Whether you find ticks in the house or out back, we have a game plan to help you reduce your health risks and prevent an infestation on your property.

Both options are highly durable and come in a wide variety of styles, but that’s about where the similarities end.

Ryobi promises gas-powered cutting performance with all the advantages of electric in its 21-inch Whisper Series lawn mower. Does it deliver?

Depending on the operator and the yard, a battery-operated hedge trimmer may do the trick. We put various models to the test to find the top options.

The right hedge trimmer can help maintain shrubbery, keeping the landscape looking sharp. After testing various models, here are our top picks.

Does your new kitchen floor look cloudy just days after you've installed it? Learn a few easy ways to clean grout haze from your tile surfaces.

Learn how a metal roof can save energy and money while elevating the performance and aesthetics of your home.

If you’ve got uninvited visitors overhead, a little patience and a handful of smart strategies can prevent damage to your home and restore peace and quiet up above.

Here are my top 5 picks from Lowe’s SpringFest event. Save big on yard tools, patio upgrades, and spring-ready essentials.

A mainstay of my cleaning supplies, the Swiffer 2-in-1 was a part of my routine for years. Now, after a month’s worth of cleaning, I’ve found that the new version is even better than the original.

Grow bags are not only convenient and transportable, but they also promote healthy plant growth. Cultivate flowers, vegetables, herbs, and more—even with limited space—with the help of one of our top picks.

Say goodbye to bending over and pulling weeds. These top torches crank up the heat to get rid of the toughest weeds in your yard.

Is it OK to install an aboveground pool on a leach field? What about a deck, or a garden? Learn what you should and shouldn't put over a septic drain field in order to keep your septic system in good working order.

Though bats are key to keeping the insect population around your home in check, you definitely don’t want them living under your roof. Here’s what to do if you find bats in your home.

This wireless camera offers sharp video quality, smart motion detection, and continuous monitoring without a complex installation or the need for constant recharging.

Don’t spend half the day mowing your lawn when you can purchase a riding lawn mower to better manage your expansive yard.

Dethatching blades attach directly to your lawn mower, enabling quick removal of excess organic material that prevents your grass from absorbing essential nutrients.

Woody, thorny, and vining weeds can get out of control quickly. Get rid of them once and for all with the right brush killer for your property.

Who has time for trial-and-error lawn care? Learn the right way to do a few things many homeowners get wrong.