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A Tennessee warbler perches on a feeder.
Lawn & Garden

5 Weird Things From Your Kitchen You Can Feed to Backyard Birds

You may be surprised by some of the foods that your feathered friends will enjoy now and then.

Woman uses mesh drywall tape to cover a hole in drywall.
Interior

How to Patch Drywall

Whether your hole is tiny or bigger than a breadbox, there's more than one effective way to patch the hole in your drywall.

A group of friends playing a Cornhole bean bag toss game in a backyard of a home.
Lawn & Garden

10 Lawn Game Trends for Backyard Fun

Set your backyard up to be the happening spot for summer barbecues and pool parties this year with these popular lawn games.

Friends Celebrating 4th Of July Holiday With Backyard Party
Reviews

The Best 4th of July Deals on Tools, Patio Furniture, Grills, and More

Celebrate America's birthday with these amazing savings!

Several wasps are flying around and crawling on a large wasp nest hanging on a home.
Lawn & Garden

10 Places to Check for Wasp Nests Right Now

Wasps can hide in unexpected places around your home. Learn where to check for nests and keep your outdoor spaces safe this summer.

A resilient home exterior with white siding and a metal roof and new windows.
Exterior

Making Your Home More Resilient Can Boost Your Peace of Mind (and Your Resale Value)

Resilient homes are more likely to withstand wind, water, and other climate-related damage. Many projects may also increase your home’s resale value, help you save money on utility bills, or make you eligible for certain tax breaks.

Aerial view, depicting man wearing straw hat and check shirt, watering a colorful flowerbed on his garden lawn.
Lawn & Garden

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

Before you soak up all that summer has to offer, check tasks like plant care, pool maintenance, and storm prep off your to-do list.

Young Australian native Laughing Kookaburra perched on a bird bath
Lawn & Garden

Are You Putting Your Bird Bath in the Wrong Place?

Create a welcoming environment for your feathered friends by choosing the perfect spot for your backyard birdbath.

Materials used to vent a portable AC unit in a casement or crank window.
Building & Installing

This Cheap Hack Allowed Me to Vent a Portable AC Unit in a Crank Window 

For less than $20 I was able to make a water-resistant AC venting solution for my casement window.

A person holding a bunch of okra harvested from a home garden.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Okra in Your Home Garden

What plant can be both a vegetable and a decorative annual? Try okra for blond blooms and succulent succotashes.

The Best Soundproof Curtains
Reviews

The Best Soundproof Curtains for a Tranquil Oasis, Tested

The best soundproof curtains for the home can reduce outside distractions and loud noises to help you concentrate, get some rest, or simply enjoy some quiet time.

Woman in blue dress sitting on steps of wooden tiny home of wheels while drinking coffee.
Design

Why You Should Consider an Alternative Home

Alternative homes offer a solution for those looking to cut living costs, bring simplicity to their life, and lower their carbon footprint.

The Best Patio Furniture Deals to Shop This June
Deals

The Best Patio Furniture Deals to Shop This June

Enjoy al fresco fun all summer long with these outdoor furniture deals.

A Samsung refrigerator changes appearances to show beach scenes and a happy family.
Interior

These 4 Brands Are Bringing AI to Your Kitchen

Build a kitchen of the future with these high-tech built-in and countertop appliances.

Best Outdoor Kitchen Essentials
Lawn & Garden

The Best Outdoor Kitchen Essentials for Under $1,000

From pellet grills to refrigerators to durable trash cans, we’ve curated some of our must-haves for your outdoor kitchen.

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.
Reviews

The Best Exterior Wood Stains, Tested

Add an attractive protective finish to the wood surfaces around your home with these top exterior wood stains.

An indoor-outdoor living area has floor-to-ceiling windows and a neutral traditional design style.
Design

A Backyard Pickleball Court and a Basement Speakeasy: 2024 Home Design Trends and How to (Realistically) Apply Them

Choose a new and energizing approach to home decor or commit to timeless styles that stick.

A two-story container home.
Exterior

How Much Does a Container Home Cost? These Are the Main Factors

A container home is a unique and affordable alternative to a traditionally built home. Customers will typically pay between $25,000 and $250,000 on container home costs, depending on size, style, and building materials.

A French drain in a grassy yard.
Lawn & Garden

French Drain Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

Pooling water could be the first sign of a problem—fixing it requires rerouting the path of the water. French drain costs run anywhere from $500 to $18,000, with $5,000 being the national average cost.

Food sitting on cast iron grates of Weber E-310 grill
Lawn & Garden

Our Favorite Grills Are On Sale at Lowe’s Right Now—Starting at Just $179

Summer is the perfect time for grilling. Take advantage of these hot deals at Lowe's and save on some of our favorite tested grills.