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Pickleball equipment on the ground.
Lawn & Garden

Can You Build a Pickleball Court in Your Driveway?

Building a pickleball court in your driveway is possible with the right planning and preparation. Here’s everything you need to know.

A fig tree in a residential yard with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.
Lawn & Garden

Expand Your Edible Landscape by Learning How to Grow Fig Trees at Home

Learn a few tips about fig tree care so you can maximize your harvest of delicious, sweet, nutritious fruit.

A man is caulking an interior window with a caulking gun.
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking Windows

Caulking your home's windows keeps water and insects outdoors, where they belong. A window and siding pro explains how DIYers can get the best results.

Craftsman Fan Deal
Deals

Beat the Summer Heat With This Craftsman Fan That’s 20% Off Right Now

Score a top-rated Craftsman fan on sale just in time for summer!

The Best Father's Day Gift Options
Reviews

The Best Gifts for the Dad Who Has Everything

Give the dad in your life something he'll actually use this year with one of these gift ideas.

An old armchair with red and beige plaid material in the process of being reupholstered.
Design

How Much Does it Cost to Reupholster a Chair?

Is your favorite chair looking old and tired? The cost to reupholster a chair ranges from $50 to $2,000, with the national average at $800.

Person using grilling tongs
Reviews

The Best Father’s Day Sales 2024: Score Last-Minute Deals for Dad Including Free Tools!

Score a great last-minute gift for Dad with fast shipping or store pick-up.

A worker repairs a foundation.
Interior

Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

Water in the basement can lead to issues such as mold and structural damage. Basement waterproofing costs can range anywhere from $2,300 to $7,575, with the national average at $4,920.

A thriving garden in June full of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs.
Lawn & Garden

19 Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, and Flowers You Can Still Plant in the Garden This Month

With warm soil and just-warming air temperatures, June is a wonderful month to plant vegetables and ornamentals in the garden.

An open, modern-looking kitchen with clean white cabinets and quartz countertops.
Interior

Quartz Countertops Cost: A Budgeting Guide

Interested in upgrading your countertops to quartz? Quartz countertops cost ranges from $1,500 to $12,000, with the national average at $4,500.

A close-up of a sparkling backyard pool.
Exterior

How to Find a Leak in a Pool in 6 Steps

Although pool water can evaporate, excessive water loss typically indicates a pool leak. Homeowners can learn how to find a leak in a pool so they can fix the cause of the water loss.

The Best HVAC Brands Options
Reviews

The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget

Get a reliable and efficient HVAC system by choosing one of the top brands.

chicken coop plans
DIY

14 Chicken Coop Plans Perfect for Big or Small Homesteads

Establishing a homestead, and need a place to house your hens? Get inspiration from these chicken coop designs—and build one for your own backyard.

Materials needed to spackle a wall: sanding block, putty knife, and spackle.
Interior

How to Spackle a Hole in the Wall

Here’s a quick, easy way to repair minor damage to plaster and gypsum board surfaces.

Close up view of a woman holding a drywall anchor between her fingers, with a screwdriver in the anchor.
DIY

How to Use Drywall Anchors

Follow these simple steps to provide whatever you're hanging on the wall—a towel rack, photo ledge, or gilded mirror—a little extra support.

A woman is using a digital thermostat to change the air conditioning temperature.
Interior

This Is the Best AC Temperature for Energy Savings, According to Experts

Keep your utility bills as low as possible while still maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature this summer.

Photo of a couple working on a raised garden bed in their yard by the river. The man pours a bag of soil into the bed, standing next to a wheelbarrow.
Lawn & Garden

This Is the Best Way to Fill a Raised Garden Bed—Plus 4 Alternative Methods

Lasagna, hugelkultur, Ruth Stout—there are many interesting choices of how to fill a raised garden bed. Your choice should reflect the availability of time and materials at hand.

The Best Air Conditioner Brands Options
Reviews

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

Knowing the best air conditioner brands is key to picking the right cooling system for your home.

A backyard's concrete patio is surrounded by a mulched garden or plants and large rocks.
Lawn & Garden

15 Budget-Friendly Finds for Your Backyard and Patio

Feeling uninspired by your outdoor space? Refresh a backyard or patio within a tight budget with these affordable decorative and practical finds.

A brown stink bug clings to outdoor siding.
Interior

How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in the House

Halyomorpha halys, commonly known as the brown marmorated stink bug, often heads indoors when the temperatures drop. Here’s how to evict these unwelcome, cold-weather squatters—and keep them out.