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The Best Lawn Sweeper Option
Reviews

The Best Lawn Sweepers for a Well-Groomed Yard, Tested

Keep your yard clear of grass clippings, leaves, and other organic debris with one of these helpful turf-tidying devices.

Ariat Life Rebar and Turbo Chelsea work boots sitting on flagstones outside next to Ariat box
Clothing & Gear

Boots on the Ground: Ariat Work Boots Tested Review

Finding the right work boots is like discovering the perfect tool. We tested 2 best-selling pairs in real-world situations. Find out how they fared.

A spider crawling near someone's bare feet.
Interior

How to Get Rid of Spiders

Most of us welcome beneficial spiders to our gardens, but feel less hospitable about hosting them inside our homes. Clear up a spider infestation and keep them out by following these easy steps.

Wood stain and materials needed to stain pressure treated wood.
DIY

How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood

Enjoy the convenience and reliability of pressure-treated wood for your home's outdoor structures without sacrificing good looks. A little bit of stain and some know-how are all you need to enhance your decks and fences.

The Best Expanding Foam
Reviews

The Best Expanding Foams for Sealing Gaps, Tested

Insulate the attic, create an attractive water feature, or prevent noisy pipes, all with the help of expanding foam.

City covered in orange-looking air due to air pollution.
Home Safety

These Places Have the Worst Air Quality in the U.S. (Plus Expert Advice for Safeguarding Your Home)

An air purifier is a must, but there’s more that you can do.

Woman wearing cleaning gloves pours salt through a funnel into a mason jar.
DIY

How to Make Homemade Drain Cleaner

The next time your sink or tub drain is clogged, forget those caustic commercial products and try this homemade drain-cleaning recipe instead.

Swarm of flying ants on piece of wood in home.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Flying Ants

There’s something especially off-putting about an ant that has sprouted wings. Learn how to identify, exterminate, and deter flying ants in your home.

Woman wearing cleaning gloves removes oven racks for cleaning.
DIY

7 Easy and Effective Ways to Clean Oven Racks

Oven racks can quickly become covered with grease, grime, and baked-on gunk, particularly after holiday cooking. Don't use your oven's self-clean function—try these methods instead.

How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner
DIY

How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner

If you’ve put off the task of banishing your cooker’s baked-on grease, grime, and crud because commercial products are unpleasantly harsh, try this all-natural homemade formula.

A building inspector is looking at exterior home siding.
Exterior

Engineered Siding: Everything You Need to Know

An eco-friendly alternative that does not sacrifice looks for affordability.

Person wearing black rubber gloves uses paint roller to apply blue paint over primed particle baord.
DIY

How to Paint Particle Board

Give tired particle board furniture new life with fresh paint that suits your home’s interior style goals.

Toro TimeCutter MyRIDE Zero-Turn Mower Review
Reviews

Toro TimeCutter MyRIDE Zero-Turn Mower: Speed and the Most Comfortable Ride Around 

This battery-powered Toro zero-turn covers a lot of ground fast while letting you ride in comfort.

Toro Titan MyRide 60-Inch Zero-Turn Mower Review
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Toro Titan MyRide 60-Inch Zero-Turn Mower Review

The biggest, most powerful mower from Toro’s Titan series isn’t for everyone. But it might be the best residential zero-turn mower for 5 acres or more.

A Westinghouse 3600-Watt Gasoline/Propane Portable Generator connected to a small propane tank is being used to power a TV under an RV's awning.
Energy & Power

How Much Propane Does a Generator Use?

Propane is a popular alternative to gasoline and natural gas in standby and portable generators—here are the key factors that impact fuel economy.

A woman is harvesting vegetables from her raised bed garden.
Gardening

How to Grow a Cut and Come Again Garden for an Endless Supply of Fresh Veggies, Herbs, and Flowers All Season Long

This continuous harvest method provides fresh food and flowers in just the right amount over an extended period of time.

How to Clean a Porcelain Sink
DIY

How to Clean a Porcelain Sink

Banish stains and dullness to get your porcelain sparkling again with these gentle yet effective treatments.

Wood flooring is seen in a bathroom.
Flooring

Thinking About Installing Wood Flooring In the Bathroom? Know the Risks First  

There are many reasons why pros discourage it. Luckily, there are alternatives that offer a similar look.

A side-by-side of a white pergola attached to a suburban home and a white gazebo in a backyard garden.
Lawn & Garden

The Differences Between Pergolas and Gazebos, Explained

Pergolas and gazebos have long been adding style and shelter to outdoor spaces, but which is right for your yard or garden? Here’s what you need to know when weighing a pergola vs. gazebo.

Ingredients needed to make a homemade degreaser (including vinegar and baking soda) assembled on a counter.
DIY

How to Make a Homemade Degreaser That’ll Conquer Kitchen Grime

Bid goodbye to stubborn grease and grime with this simple recipe for a budget-friendly, multipurpose kitchen cleanser.