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Person's hand holding seeds and placing them in soil.
Lawn & Garden

5 Smart Ways to Get Free Seeds for Your Home Garden

Plus, five more ways to fill next year's beds for zero dollars.

Small black bugs crawl along a baseboard and wall in a home.
Interior

9 Insects That May Be Those Little Black Bugs in The Kitchen—And How To Get Rid of Them

The little black bugs in your kitchen could be a number of different insects, and the guide below can help narrow down the list and identify how to get rid of them.

A close up image of a small black bug.
DIY

What Are These Tiny Black Bugs That Look Like Poppy Seeds?

Many household pests resemble poppy seeds—but some are more sinister than others.

Small, Tiny Brown Bugs
Interior

Help! What Are the Tiny Brown Bugs in My House, and What Can I Do About Them?

Little brown bugs in the house may be cause for concern—but you won’t know until they’re identified. Find out how to determine what insects you’re dealing with and how to get rid of them for good.

tiny black bugs in bathroom
Interior

Help! What Are Those Tiny Black Bugs in the Bathroom?

Tiny black bugs in the bathroom are not a welcome sight—especially when they are a sign of bigger problems. Find out what these pests are and what to do about them.

A picture of small black flies in a trap.
Interior

8 Insects That May Be The Small Black Flying Bugs in Your House (That Aren’t Fruit Flies)

From mosquitoes to gnats to drain flies, the small black bugs flying in the house that are not fruit flies could be a range of other insects. The guide below can help you figure out just what kind of bug you’re dealing with.

A person wearing a dark blue shirt scratches at a bug bite on their upper arm.
Interior

No-See-Um Bites vs. Bed Bug Bites: 6 Ways to ID the Bug Behind the Sting

What’s the difference between no-see-um bites vs. bed bug bites? While they have similar sizes and feeding habits, these insects leave different bites. Here are six distinct ways to tell no-see-um and bed bug bites apart.

A professional kitchen fitter, in the process of completing the kitchen installation, fitting the new mixer Tap.
DIY

How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet

Swapping your old kitchen faucet out for a stylish new model? Here's what you need to do before—and while—you crawl under the sink.

best gutter guards for metal roofs
Reviews

The Best Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs

Protect the roof, fascia, and home foundation by installing protective gutter guards for a metal roof.

Shelfy Tested Review
Reviews

The Shelfy Keeps My Produce Fresh Longer and My Fridge Cleaner

What can a refrigerator air freshener do for your fruits and veggies? You might be surprised.

A group of fresh radishes harvested from a home garden with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Radishes (in the Ground, in Raised Beds, or in Containers)

Savor the crunchy, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor of fresh radishes by growing them in container gardens or veggie beds.

Materials needed to clean baseboards, including dryer sheets and baby wipes, assembled on a hardwood floor.
Interior

How to Clean Baseboards

It's not a glamorous task, but cleaning the trim around your home’s floors is key to a truly tidy home. Follow this process to clean baseboards, and keep them from attracting more dust.

The Best Impact Driver Options
Reviews

The Best Impact Drivers to Add to Your Tool Collection Based on Our Testing

Unleash the truth: In-depth testing reveals which top impact drivers truly live up to the hype, helping you choose the right model for your needs.

Potted plants outside a window in summer time; grey stucco exterior.
DIY

How to Paint Stucco

When your rough-textured walls fade or get dirty, treat them to a DIY refresh.

A group photo of the best greenhouse heaters on concrete
Reviews

The Best Greenhouse Heaters to Protect Your Tender Plants This Winter, Tested

An unheated greenhouse is not warm enough for tender plants in a cold climate. These heaters can help.

Materials needed to make homemade floor cleaner and apply it to hardwood floors, including spray bottle, mop, and castile soap.
DIY

How to Make Your Own Homemade Hardwood Floor Cleaner

Making an all-natural DIY hardwood floor cleaner is easy! Here's the recipe you need to get your wood floors clean again.

The Best Drill Bits Options
Reviews

The Best Drill Bits for Your Projects, Tested

Get the lowdown on drill bits so you’ll know which ones to buy and rely on for all kinds of drilling tasks and DIY projects.

Bags of both potting soil and garden soil, side by side surrounded by a few terra cotta garden pots.
Lawn & Garden

Garden Soil vs. Potting Soil: What’s the Difference?

Is it really a big deal if you use garden soil for your potted plants, or toss some potting soil in your raised beds? Discover the ingredients that set the two types of soil apart.

The Best DeWalt Miter Saw Options
Reviews

The Best DeWalt Miter Saws, According to Our Testing

Thinking about adding a new miter saw to your workshop? One from DeWalt’s extensive range of high-quality models may be a perfect fit.

Got Pests? Our Next Webinar “How to Prevent & Eliminate Pest Invasions” Is For You!
DIY

Got Pests? Our Next Webinar “How to Prevent & Eliminate Pest Invasions” Is For You!

Save the date: Thursday, September 26 at 1:30 EDT.