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These temporary fixes can help you secure apartment doors, bathroom doors, bedroom doors, and even entry doors that don't have a permanent lock.

Tired of all the banging and clanking your radiator is making? Here's what you can do to get some peace and quiet.

Keep your yard tidy and free of debris with one of the best wood chippers. After testing various models, here are our top picks.

The right soil is key to making your raised garden bed flourish, regardless of what types of plants you prefer.

Spreading fertilizer by hand is a good way to expose yourself to chemicals and a bad way to get consistent coverage for gorgeous grass. It's time to start using a fertilizer spreader instead.

Bermuda grass is easy to grow and enjoyable to look at—if you have the right fertilizer to help it thrive.

A mainstay in warm southern regions, zoysia grass thrives when it receives some nutritional support. See our top picks of the best fertilizers for nurturing a lush stand of zoysia turf.

A quality soil test kit will reveal the health of the soil, but are some kits better than others? We tested the most popular kits available to see if they provided quality results—find out which ones fared the best in our hands-on testing.

A reliable garden hose isn’t complete without a nozzle that can deliver effectively for watering tasks. We tested the most popular hose nozzles on the market, and you may be surprised by which ones took top billing.

These effective alternatives to chemical herbicides are all natural solutions for keeping weeds from overrunning your organic garden or favorite flower bed.

The right bathroom heater can make winter mornings bearable. We tested a range of popular models, and our favorite pick delivers some serious soothing warmth.

A good night’s sleep isn’t only enjoyable; it’s vital for your health. Find your ideal mattress with one of the best mattress brands on the market.

While it might be satisfying to rip down icicles, that action could cause costly damage to your home.

Dormer windows add light and space to homes with sloped roofs, and can give your home's exterior "face" a new expression.

These seemingly small missteps can lead to expensive problems.

You can be prepared with whatever Mother Nature throws your way with a top-of-the-line generator. Even better, during Presidents' Day sales, you can save up to $800 on our favorite models.

Presidents' Day is for big brands offering deep discounts of up to 66% off. Save on DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more–but hurry, these deals won’t last long!

The best outdoor tools and accessories are on sale now, and these deals are too good to miss–up to 54% off!

I wasn’t planning to upgrade my appliances—until I saw these impressive Lowe’s deals.

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.