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A cute groundhogs sits in a field of grass and flowers.
Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Without Harming Them

Groundhogs can do real damage to your property. The good news is there's a lot you can do to keep them from hanging around.

DeWalt Pressure Washer new expanded outdoor line
Power Tools

DeWalt Expands Its Outdoor Power Tool Line —Just in Time For Spring

One of our favorite tool brands just got even better with the introduction of nine new outdoor power tools.

Best Woodworking Clamps
Hand Tools

The Best Woodworking Clamps

Primarily used to aid in gluing pieces of wood, woodworking clamps are helpful tools that free up your hands, so you can work on other things while your glue dries.

A gloved home gardener holds a clump of weeds pulled from their vegetable garden plot.
Lawn Care

Ask a Pro: “When Do You Put Down Pre-emergent? The Instructions Are So Confusing!”

Our readers had tons of questions about the weeds invading their lawns. We hand-picked our favorites and asked turfgrass weed specialist and Virginia Tech professor Dr. Shawn Askew about them for our Ask a Pro series—plus, don't miss him when he joins us for our live April webinar!

Northern Tool Free Battery Deal March
Deals

I’m Racking Up Free Power Tools and Batteries—Here’s My Secret

I’m cashing in on Northern Tool's free battery promotions and tool freebies with qualifying purchases. Grab these deals before they’re gone!

A person in work boots using a shovel to work in garden soil.
Gardening

4 Types of Soil Every Gardener Should Know

Is your soil chalky, sandy, or silty? Is it acid or alkaline? Before you put in a flower garden, add some trees, or plant your vegetables, determine the type of soil you have and how best to amend it.

The grass of a lawn burning in a wildfire.
Landscaping

Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Create defensible space around your home to keep flames from spreading and hot embers from igniting.

A garbage disposal clogged with food scraps.
Appliances

Can You Have a Garbage Disposal With a Septic Tank?

Find out what precautions to take if you want to use a garbage disposal with a septic system.

A bright room with light filtering wooden blinds.
Design

14 Types of Blinds Every Homeowner Should Know

Honeycomb or vertical, zebra or matchstick? We'll help you figure out which types of blinds will work best for your home.

Man in his workshop using a woodworking router.
Tools

How to Use a Router the Right Way

Which type of router is right for your woodworking project, and how do you use the tool safely? We'll "route" you in the right direction.

The Best Drywall Screw Guns
Reviews

This Easy-to-Use Tool Replaces My Old Drill

Think a standard drill with a dimpling bit is good enough for drywall? So did we—until we tested dedicated drywall screw guns. Hanging drywall will never be the same.

One of the best outdoor shades installed at the edge of a balcony patio to provide privacy from the yard.
Outdoor Furniture

After Talking to an Expert, This is Our Favorite Outdoor Shade for Proper Protection

Create a relaxing outdoor retreat with the top outdoor shades that can help improve lighting, control temperature, and provide privacy.

Woman removed faucet aerator from bathroom sink with wrench, which is next to sink.
DIY

How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

If water in your sink faucet has low flow or is flowing in an erratic pattern, the problem could be mineral buildup on the faucet's aerator. Removing the part and cleaning it thoroughly will get water flowing freely again.

Woman tending to garden and digging up plants
Gardening

7 Plants You Should Divide in Spring to Fill Out Your Home Landscape

Consider choosing these perennials for your garden and sharing them with others.

Folded dollar bills.
Real Estate

This Popular Dollar Store Brand Was Just Sold for $1 Billion

Believe it or not, that's just a fraction of the price it was purchased for. Plus, new data on just how expensive it is to move and how that's fueling the remodeling and renovation economy.

A close-up image of a sprinkler irrigating a lawn.
Gardening

How to Replace a Sprinkler Head on an In-Ground Sprinkler System

Have a broken sprinkler head, or one that’s just out of commission? Swapping in a new head in is easy-peasy.

Older woman taking pictures of the outside of her house on a smartphone.
Real Estate

Ready to Sell Your House? Learn How to Take Pro-Quality Real Estate Photos Yourself

The camera you use and the lighting and angles you choose can help you take top-notch photos to showcase your home.

Woman holding a red flowering plant in her driveway.
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for April

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to undo the damage winter has done to your property and begin prepping for a bountiful, enjoyable summer outdoors.

Front view of greenworks pressure washer
Reviews

This Electric Pressure Washer Rivals Powerful Gas Models

A pressure washer this powerful shouldn’t be electric—but it is! I tested it on caked mud, stubborn stains, and oil spills. Here’s what happened.

Man holding brush and staining wooden deck a dark brown color.
Paints & Finishes

We’re Over White-Washed Woods: See the Colors of the Year from 4 Major Stain Companies

Make a statement by transforming your indoor and outdoor spaces with one of these spotlighted stain colors.