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Though bats are key to keeping the insect population around your home in check, you definitely don’t want them living under your roof. Here’s what to do if you find bats in your home.

This wireless camera offers sharp video quality, smart motion detection, and continuous monitoring without a complex installation or the need for constant recharging.

Don’t spend half the day mowing your lawn when you can purchase a riding lawn mower to better manage your expansive yard.

Dethatching blades attach directly to your lawn mower, enabling quick removal of excess organic material that prevents your grass from absorbing essential nutrients.

Woody, thorny, and vining weeds can get out of control quickly. Get rid of them once and for all with the right brush killer for your property.

Who has time for trial-and-error lawn care? Learn the right way to do a few things many homeowners get wrong.

Are fungi giving your grass grief? These fungicides can help eradicate the problem.

Installing solar panels can save homeowners money on utility bills and lower their carbon emissions—but are solar panels worth it? Here are some facts about solar panels that every homeowner should know.

Watering wands extend a gardener’s reach, making it easier to hydrate plants with a gentle rainlike shower. We tested some of the most popular models to help shoppers pick the best watering wand.

Learning how to clean solar panels can improve the efficiency of solar energy systems and reduce home energy costs. Here are some easy steps for cleaning solar panels.

Understanding regional USDA plant hardiness zones can help gardeners plant after the threat of frost has passed—and select the right plants for the climate.

When a homeowner needs to know how to get rid of ground bees, the following steps will help put the buzzing to rest once and for all.

If your outdoor AC unit isn't turning on, check these switches, levels, and lines yourself, before calling for professional repairs.

Find the best rain barrels for your home and garden watering needs with these innovative options.

Preserve the crystal clear water of your pool by filtering out dust, debris, and small particles with new pool filter sand for your sand filter.

Why are wasps attracted to your property, and what can you do to get them to leave?

Do you want to make sure your septic tank is clean and in good repair? You'll have to find the tank first.

Here are some of our favorite affordable organizers for tidying on a budget.

Our top pick was comfortable, reusable, and cheap—without sacrificing noise reduction.

It's looking a little bleak, but you can help butterflies from your own backyard. Plus: Ikea's new inclusive line of products, the new 'wellness' room trend, and more in this week's news digest.