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Nasturtium growing in a home garden.
Lawn & Garden

This Might Be the Ultimate Companion Plant for Your Vegetable Garden—and It’s a Cinch to Grow

Nasturtium care is easy, bringing bright annual flowers. Learn more about growing nasturtium in the garden for pops of color (and flavor) from seed.

Two houseplants alongside ingredients needed to make homemade plant food.
Lawn & Garden

Homemade Plant Food Recipe for Indoor and Outdoor Plants

Why buy pricey chemical-laden plant food when you can make your own for a fraction of the cost?

Best Outdoor Pizza Oven Options
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens for Pizzeria-Quality Pies at Home, Tested

Making delicious pizza with a crispy crust and gooey cheese doesn’t happen by accident. It requires the best outdoor pizza oven to get that oven-fired taste, from the pizza’s edge to the delicate center.

Best Squirrel Traps
Reviews

The Best Squirrel Traps for Keeping Pests at Bay

If squirrels are wreaking havoc on your home or property, eliminate the problem with one of these top squirrel traps.

Over the Sill Air Conditioner Review
Reviews

The Best Over-the-Sill Air Conditioners, Tested

Over-the-sill air conditioners feature a unique design, but are they worth the cool cash? Use this guide to learn what we found out through hands-on testing.

The Best Plunge Router Options
Reviews

The Best Plunge Routers for Woodworking

Take the plunge and bring your woodworking to the next level with the right routing tool for your projects.

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Home Warranties

A Home Warranty Can Replace Your AC Unit—But Don’t Skip These Crucial Steps 

One wrong step and you may find your claim denied.

A garden full of flowering shrubs with a wooden cabin in the background.
Lawn & Garden

13 Flowering Shrubs for the Most Eye-Catching Home Landscape

Add color and interest to your landscape with these beautiful bloomers that draw attention, highlight architectural features, and emphasize a property’s natural beauty.

A carpenter with eye protection and grey hat uses a sander on outdoor decking.
Exterior

How to Sand a Deck the Right Way

A professional deck builder shares the basic steps (and a few secrets) for sanding a wood deck to renew its surface.

Eight of the Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener on a garage floor
Reviews

The Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners for a Healthier Lawn, Tested

Let this guide on lawn mower blade sharpeners and how to choose them hone your knowledge of these edgy tools.

Birds Choice brown Window Bird Feeder platform attached to window of home on sunny day
Reviews

The Best Window Bird Feeders to Attract Birds, Tested

With the help of a durable feeder, backyard birders can get up close and personal with their winged friends.

A group of the Best Dehumidifiers for Basements placed together on a green and brown lawn.
Reviews

The Best Dehumidifiers for Basements, Tested and Reviewed

To control the humidity of the air downstairs—and thwart the growth of mold and mildew—get the right device.

A close up portrait of a striped chipmunk in a colorful bed of flowers.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Chipmunks

Are chipmunks destroying your garden? Deter the destructive rodents by implementing these humane tactics for getting rid of chipmunks.

A modern single-level home with green lawn and nice landscaping.
Lawn & Garden

Do You Need a Landscape Warranty?

Understand the benefits of having a landscape warranty to protect your investment.

A residential backyard with a paver patio, outdoor furniture, plants, and more.
DIY

5 Things You’re Forgetting to Deep Clean in Your Outdoor Space

Keeping your outdoor space clean and organized will improve your home’s curb appeal and ensure it is ready for your next gathering.

A close up of a person rolling out a carpet.
Flooring

Is Carpet Really Making a Comeback? The Surprising Trend, Explained

Carpet has developed a bad rap as an ugly and out-of-style bacteria breeding ground that’s difficult to maintain and quick to fade. But it’s also been quietly making a comeback by addressing the biggest issues homeowners face when choosing the material.

A group of the best bug zappers options sitting together on a green lawn
Reviews

The Best Bug Zappers, Tested and Reviewed

Eliminate flying insects, indoors or outside, with the right device. Here are our top tips and recommendations for selecting the best bug zapper for your needs and budget.

Front view of glass jar full of cotton swabs on a wooden background
DIY

14 Ways You Never Thought to Use Q-Tips

Introduced in the 1920s, the original Q-tips were merely wooden sticks with cotton wrapped around one end. Today, the improved two-sided version with its flexible paper applicator has become a household staple with myriad baby care, beauty, and DIY uses. But did you know that Q-tips can also tackle a wide range of domestic duties? Here are more than a dozen surprising household uses for the ingenious little cotton swab.

The Best Outdoor Faucet Options
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Faucets for Watering and Backyard Maintenance

Replace that old leaky outdoor faucet with one of these top hose bibbs.

The Best Grass Seed for Overseeding Options
Reviews

The Best Grass Seed for Overseeding in Spring

Overseeding creates a dense, lush stand of grass—and an overall healthier lawn.