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Cooling

The Hidden Reason Your House Feels Hotter Every Year (and How to Fix It)

If you’re sweating indoors more than usual this summer, home experts recommend checking for these 5 potential issues.

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Grills

We Smoked, Sear­ed, and Slow-Cooked Our Way Through These Pellet Grills 

From compact backyard models to high-tech smokers with WiFi and AI cooking assistance, these pellet grills delivered flavorful results, steady temperatures, and easier outdoor cooking during our hands-on tests.

Amazon Is Clearing Out Fire Pits for July 4th Weekend—Up to 47% Off Solo Stove, Outdoor Living, and More
Deals

Amazon Is Clearing Out Fire Pits for July 4th Weekend—Up to 47% Off Solo Stove, Outdoor Living, and More

Amazon’s July 4th fire pit deals include smokeless fire pits, propane models, grill-top fire pits, tabletop fire bowls, and backyard fire pits from Sunjoy, Solo Stove, Outland Living, Bali Outdoors, Sunnydaze, and more.

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Exterior

12 Porch Swing Plans for Building the Ultimate Outdoor Hangout

Building a DIY porch swing isn't just a project for pros! Whether you dream of a classic wooden swing or a suspended daybed, one of these porch swing plans is sure to please.

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Garden Pests

8 Ways to Chase Squirrels From Your Property Without Harming Them

There's a lot you can do to keep squirrels from digging through your flower beds, damaging your tree trunks, and nesting in your attic.

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Easy DIY Projects

How to Make Your Own Cornhole Set

Building your own regulation set of cornhole boards is an enjoyable carpentry project that yields lasting fun.

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Lawn Care & Gardening

Yard Problems You Don’t Even Notice—But Your Neighbors Probably Do

Keep peace with your neighbors by staying on top of trimming tree limbs, pulling weeds, fixing broken fences, and more.

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Lawn & Garden

14 Ways to Help Your Garden Survive a Heat Wave

Summer temperatures are hotter than ever. These tactics can save your plants from dying when temperatures approach triple digits.

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Pool Maintenance

Sick of Pool Debris? These Above-Ground Pool Vacuums Actually Help

A good above-ground pool vacuum can take some stress off your filtration system by removing debris from the bottom of your pool.

Amazon Drops Prices on Air Conditioners and Fans for Summer Heat—Up to 40% Off Window Units, Portable ACs, and More
Deals

Amazon Drops Prices on Air Conditioners and Fans for Summer Heat—Up to 40% Off Window Units, Portable ACs, and More

Amazon is offering major deals on window ACs, portable units, and fans from Frigidaire, BLACK+DECKER, Midea, Dreo, and more, just in time for peak summer heat.

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Garden Pests

9 Things You Can Do to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles

If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.

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Outdoor Living

14 Ways to Make Your Small Yard Feel Bigger

Even a small yard can feel spacious if you design it the right way. Read on for our favorite ways to make your small yard look bigger.

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Interior

15 Clever Hacks to Help You Beat the Summer Heat

Brutal seasonal weather can make life miserable. Strike back with these tricks that tame triple-digit temps.

We Tested Aiper's Lineup—These Are the Products Worth Buying for Pool Maintenance and Yard Care
Pool Maintenance

We Tested Aiper’s Lineup—These Are the Products Worth Buying for Pool Maintenance and Yard Care

Whether you’re trying to keep your pool clear or your garden green, these smart tools from Aiper eliminate unnecessary effort so you can simply enjoy your outdoor space.

Amazon Drops Prices on Top-Rated Coolers Ahead of July 4th—Save Up to 30% on Coleman, Ninja, Pelican, and More
Deals

Amazon Drops Prices on Top-Rated Coolers Ahead of July 4th—Save Up to 30% on Coleman, Ninja, Pelican, and More

Amazon’s July 4th cooler deals include wheeled coolers, hard coolers, backpack coolers, electric coolers, water jugs, and soft-sided bags from Coleman, Ninja, Pelican, Igloo, Dometic, RTIC, and more.

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Lawn Care & Gardening

10 Raised Garden Bed Plans for Building Your Ideal Plot

Get your garden off the ground with these attractive, easy-to-build raised garden bed ideas.

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Building & Installing

11 DIY Greenhouse Plans for Gardeners on a Budget 

Choose one of these easy-to-follow greenhouse designs and make your own indoor conservatory where plants can grow and flourish.

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Lawn Care

Why More Homeowners Are Replacing This Traditional Outdoor Feature (and Saving Money in the Process)

The “less lawn movement” is growing in popularity, replacing turf with a creative, efficient layered system.

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Kitchen Remodeling

6 Kitchen Reno Materials You Can Get Secondhand to Save Money and Add Instant Character

Experts recommend these cost-saving items when upgrading your kitchen on a budget.

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DIY

The Right Way to Pressure Wash Your Deck for a Like-New Outdoor Living Space

Refresh the appearance of your deck with the power of a pressure washer and the right cleaner.