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DIY

Everything You Need to Know About Working With an Architect to Create Your Dream Home

If you're embarking on a major project, choosing the right architect can save you time, money, and trouble.

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Lawn & Garden

Natural Gas vs. Propane Grill: Which Is Best for Your Home Cookouts?

If you have a natural gas supply at home, does it make more sense to use it rather than bottled propane for your grill? An expert weighs in.

Green tomatillo growing in garden.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Tomatillos at Home (Hint: You’ll Need at Least 2 Plants)

No, tomatillos aren’t “little tomatoes” as their name implies, but entirely different fruits with a tarter flavor and firmer texture.

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Reviews

The Best Tub-to-Shower Conversion Kits to Update the Bathroom

Out with the old and in with the new—replace an old, dingy bathtub with a modern shower using one of the best shower kits.

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Reviews

The Best Paver Sealers for Protecting Your Patio, Tested

Paver sealers penetrate to protect masonry from damage, staining, and erosion. We tested the top sealers—find out how they fared.

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Reviews

The Best Pool Alarms for Safety and Peace of Mind, Tested

Strengthen your pool safety system and keep kids and pets out of harm’s way with a reliable pool alarm.

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Reviews

The Best GE Dishwashers for Cleaning Up in the Kitchen

Dependable and durable, the best GE dishwashers are cleaning workhorses made for busy kitchens.

The Best Place to Buy Outdoor Plants Online Options
Lawn & Garden

The 19 Best Places to Buy Outdoor Plants Online

Replacing the mail-order catalogs of days gone by, the best places to buy outdoor plants online offer convenient plant selection along with educational tips and advice for optimal gardening success.

The Best Grill Deals of 2024: Traeger, Weber, and More
Reviews

The Best Grill Deals of 2024: Traeger, Weber, and More

Save on gas, charcoal, and pellet grills with these amazing sales going on right now.

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Reviews

The Best Hybrid Table Saws for Woodworking

Combining the affordability of a contractor table saw with the build of a cabinet table saw, hybrid table saws offer the best of both worlds.

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Reviews

The Best Garden Hose Splitters for Your Gardening Needs

For some gardeners, one hose simply is not enough. A handy garden hose splitter can turn that lone spigot into a source of water for multiple hoses.

Materials needed for cleaning and sealing grout.
DIY

How to Seal Grout in Bathrooms and Kitchens

What kind of grout sealer is right for your project, and what's the best way to apply it? Here's how to turn your bathroom or kitchen tile from dingy to sparkling in an afternoon.

Woman mixes baking soda and peroxide in homemade grout cleaner recipe.
DIY

How to Make Homemade Grout Cleaner

Nothing ruins the impact of an otherwise clean bathroom or kitchen quite like dirt between the tiles. This recipe for homemade grout cleaner will have your floors sparkling in no time.

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Reviews

The Best Hammock Stands for Patio and Backyard Relaxation

Enjoy superior stability as you laze the days away with the hammock stand that suits your size, budget, and swaying style.

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Interior

7 Types of Drywall Anchors Every Homeowner Should Know

Drywall anchors are used to hold everything from lightweight pictures to heavy cabinets, but which one is right for which job?

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Reviews

The Best Gardening Shoes to Keep Your Feet Dry, Tested

Gardening can be a messy hobby, but you can protect your feet from moisture, muck, and debris with a quality pair of gardening shoes.

Dark colored mold grows in the corner of a wall with some cleaning product bottles and yellow gloves seen in the foreground.
Interior

Here’s What Really Kills Mold

It can be tricky to determine the correct products and procedures that get rid of mold entirely. Here’s what kills mold once it’s identified.

Young person's hands hold garden hose with squirting water on the garden.
Lawn & Garden

14 Ways to Help Your Garden Survive a Heat Wave

Summer temperatures are hotter than ever, so much so that gardening sometimes feels like an extreme sport. Here's how to save your plants from dying when temperatures approach triple digits.

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Reviews

The Best Fireplace Screens for a Safe, Inviting Hearth

A good fireplace screen combines safety with visual appeal. A wide range of beautiful designs with functional protection make up this list.

A spot of mold growing in the corner of a ceiling.
DIY

How to Test for Mold in Your Home in 6 Steps—(Even If You Can’t See It)

If you suspect that mold spores are polluting your indoor air quality and aggravating allergies or making you sick, testing your environment is the best option. Here’s how to test for mold and get an accurate reading.