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The Best Grass Seed Option
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Make Your Neighbors Green With Lawn Envy Thanks to Our Favorite Grass Seed

After researching grass seed for a variety of applications and speaking to an industry expert, we have narrowed our list down to the 10 best.

A vinyl plank flooring floor in a living room
Reviews

The Best Vinyl Plank Flooring for Your Home

Vinyl planks are an attractive, durable, easy-to-install, and affordable flooring option. This in-depth article looks at how to select the best product for any home or business.

The Best Sofa Brands Option
Furniture & Decor

The 20 Best Sofa Brands of 2025

When it’s time to update this hardworking piece of furniture, start with these brands for the most stylish and durable options.

The Best Places to Buy a Bathroom Vanity Options
Reviews

The 15 Best Places to Buy a Bathroom Vanity

Shopping for a bathroom vanity? We’ve narrowed down the best places to start your search.

A mother and son scraping off old wallpaper and glue off a bedroom wall.
Walls & Ceilings

How to Remove Wallpaper Glue

To remove wallpaper glue, you don't need any advanced skills or exotic tools—only energy and time.

The Best Raised Garden Bed Options
Reviews

After Extensive Testing, These Are Our 9 Best Raised Garden Beds for Growing Plants

Raised garden beds simplify gardening and give the yard a tailored, finished look. We evaluated top models on the market—find out how they fared in our hands-on tests.

Woman using box of baking soda to clean a jetted tub.
Tubs & Showers

How to Clean a Jacuzzi

Don't let a relaxing soak in your whirlpool tub be cut short by mold and other debris floating in the water. Follow these steps to get both the tub and jets clean again.

Woman tapes the caulking in front of her bathroom mirror with painter's tape.
Bathrooms

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom

Choosing and using caulk the right way will get you a pro-quality finish around showers, tubs, and toilets.

Close up of stacks of terracotta flower pots on a stone floor and wooden box.
Lawn Care & Gardening

5 Brilliant Ways to Use Terra-Cotta Pots Around the House

Terra-cotta pots—even broken ones—have many uses beyond simply growing plants. From practical purposes to decorative details, this old standby used for millennia can serve fresh functions.

The Best Seed Starting Mix Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Seed Starting Mixes of 2025 for Successful Germination

Giving flowers and vegetables a head start with seed saves money and offers gardeners a wider selection of plants. To increase your odds for success, use a growing mix designed especially for seed germination.

Bobcat ZT3500 Zero Turn Mower: At a Glance
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested a $10,000 Riding Mower to See if It’s Worth the Cost

If you have a large property or a small business, spend now save later could be a winning strategy.

Man using DeWalt drill with 20v battery
Deals

I Just Scored Two DeWalt 8Ah Batteries for Half-Off at Lowe’s–Here’s How

Good battery deals don’t last long–get these DeWalt high-capacity powerhouses before they sell out.

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.