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DIY

25 Home Maintenance Problems That Only Take a Minute to Fix

Your home will work better, look better—even smell better—when you address the little tasks and to-dos you've been meaning to deal with.

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Lawn & Garden

Why Are Some Tree Trunks Painted White?

There's a good reason why you might spot whitewashed trees in your neighborhood.

The Best Floor Fans
Reviews

After Testing 13 Popular Floor Fans for 2 Months, We Found the 7 Best

Floor fans keep living spaces cool and comfortable while lowering energy bills during warm weather.

Mosquitoes hovering outdoors.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes and Keep Them From Coming Back

Getting rid of mosquitoes on your property can prevent disease. Learn DIY steps you can take to prevent and kill the insects.

Dr Killigans Pest control deal
Reviews

Save 20% On Our Go-To Product That Keeps Ants and Chemicals Away

Dr. Killigan's offers plant-based solutions to annoying pests in and outside of your home. For a limited time, you can score 20% off sitewide.

Eight of the Best Garage Fans in an insulated garage
Reviews

2024’s Best Garage Fans for Beating the Heat, Tested

Summer heat can make your workshop an unpleasant place. Stay comfortable working all day long with one of these cooling garage fans.

Ryobi Days Combo Kit Deal at The Home Depot
Reviews

Hurry, Ryobi is Offering Six Tools for the Price of One

That’s $100 off a full DIY starter set with two batteries and a charger. Here’s why you should jump on this deal during The Home Depot’s Ryobi Days.

The Best Attic Fans Options
Reviews

Our Favorite Attic Fan Offers Both Set-It-and-Forget-It and Remote Operation

Stay cool when choosing the right method for ventilating your attic. See our top tips and recommendations ahead, and don't miss our top picks!

The Best Insecticides for Aphids
Reviews

These Insecticides for Aphids Are an Effective Last Line of Defense

Aphids not responding to the usual management methods? One of these targeted insecticides will get rid of these common garden pests.

Garden bushes, tree and green grass lawn covered with water due to snow melting thaw and flash high water at spring. Natural disaster deluge flooded house backyard pathway ang greenery at countryside.
Lawn & Garden

12 Ways to Fix a Soggy Yard

If your yard turns into a pond after a storm, these solutions can help you manage the excess water and grow great grass.

close-up of the Traeger Pro Series 575 Pellet Grill set outside
Reviews

The Meat Doesn’t Lie—This Traeger Grill Is Worth Every Penny

This spacious pellet grill uses a Wi-Fi-enabled app to smoke luscious ribs, roasts, and more without a minute of babysitting.

The Best Solar Pool Heater Option installed on a roof
Reviews

We Found The Best Solar Pool Heaters for Every Type of Pool

Warm up that ice-cold pool without wasting electricity with one of these efficient solar pool heaters.

Woman in the yard hanging a seed feeder and hummingbird feeder from shepherd's hook.
DIY

How to Clean Bird Feeders

Cleaning bird feeders helps prevent the spread of disease among our feathered friends. These steps will help you get your seed and hummingbird feeders ready for their next meal.

Someone relaxing in a hammock outside among the trees
Reviews

Our Favorite Hammock Stand Sets Up in 5 Minutes and Holds Up to 550 Pounds

These hammock stands are ideal for backyard lounging, camping trips, and everything in between. Easy to take down and even easier to set up, each one is durable, comfortable, and built to last.

Leatherman Signal multitool Review
Reviews

Leatherman’s Newest Release is a Must-Have Father’s Day and Weekend Trips

This multi-tool has what it takes for outdoor survival, but some features could get in the way in the workshop.

DeWalt free tools during Lowe's BOGO deal June 2025
Reviews

Get A Free DeWalt Power Tool at Lowe’s—Here’s How

Lowe’s is giving away a free DeWalt power tool (worth up to $249) when you buy a 2-pack of 4.0Ah batteries.

Man drills plywood in basement walls.
Interior

The Dos and Don’ts of Finishing Basement Walls

You can gain a lot of square footage by finishing a basement, but below-grade concrete walls require special consideration before the space is habitable. To build comfortable living quarters, here's what you need to know.

Person wearing work gloves files the teeth on a chainsaw chain.
DIY

How to Sharpen a Chainsaw

A chainsaw with a dull chain is a safety hazard, and won't cut cleanly or effectively. This guide will help keep your tool in good working order.

Two people enjoying grilled foods, cooked on a Monument Grills Eminence 605 grill
Lawn & Garden

The 3 Secret Ingredients to a Truly Memorable Cookout

When planning this season’s outdoor gatherings, remember the recipe for success starts with a quality grill.

A group of the Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Options together on a green lawn.
Reviews

Some of Our Favorite Lawn Mowers Don’t Run on Gas

Make the switch to a greener yard with a high-performance battery-powered lawn mower.