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The 21 Sneakiest Storage Spots We’ve Ever Seen
Interior

The 21 Sneakiest Storage Spots We’ve Ever Seen

Want to stash your stuff out of sight, out of mind? We have ideas.

How to Attract Hummingbirds to the Garden
Lawn & Garden

6 Surefire Ways to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

Make these easy changes to your garden and you’ll be hosting these stunning creatures all season long.

Free Ryobi Hedge Trimmer at The Home Depot During Ryobi Days Deals
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Hurry, The Home Depot is Giving Away a Ryobi Hedge Trimmer During Ryobi Days

For a limited time, score a $79.95 Ryobi 18-inch hedge trimmer free when you pick up the $99 Ryobi One+ battery starter kit—an easy upgrade for anyone already eyeing summer yard work.

Exposed jumble of TV wires and outlet against a wall.
DIY

12 Genius Ways to Hide Every Wire in Your Home

Use these crafty cord-management solutions to resolve your wire woes and stay plugged in.

The Best Moving Container and PODS Companies Options
Reviews

The Best Moving Container Companies of 2025

The best moving container companies offer an easy and convenient compromise between an arduous DIY move and an expensive full-service moving company.

Small brown bug crawling across a light-colored wood floor.
Interior

14 Common Tiny Brown Bugs in the House and How to Get Rid of Them

Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

A homeowner feeling air coming from air conditioner during hot summer day.
Interior

5 Easy Places You Can Add More Insulation This Summer—Without Tearing Out a Wall

Keep your house cooler and save money on your electric bill by sealing these common air leaks.

A modern house with colorful plants in the front for curb appeal.
Lawn & Garden

These Are the Best Plants for Boosting Curb Appeal, According to Real Estate Pros

Real estate agents know which plants appeal to homebuyers, so heed their advice when planting your yard for a quick, top-dollar sale.

A cluster of mushrooms in a grassy green lawn.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Lawn

Should you remove mushrooms in your yard or leave them be? Why do they grow there in the first place? Your questions, answered.

Makita tool deals during Amazon's Early Prime Day deals
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Amazon is Slashing the Prices on Makita Power Tool by 50% During Amazon’s Early Prime Day Deals

Amazon has already slashed prices on Makita blowers, chainsaws, and combo kits ahead of Prime Day 2025.

Person getting a glass of water out of the kitchen tap.
Interior

How to Tell if You Have Hard Water

An excess of minerals in your water can leave soap scum in your sinks, clog your faucets, and even alter the taste of food. Here's how to know for sure if your home has hard water.

A white home with a porch decorated with planters.
Exterior

17 Super Easy Curb Appeal Projects You Can Do in a Day

It doesn't take a major renovation to make a big impact on your home's exterior. See how big a difference a little imagination, paint, or some flowers can make.

A backyard herb garden in the summer.
Lawn & Garden

11 Herb Garden Ideas to Try This Summer—No Matter How Much Space You Have

From cooking to cocktails, borders to planters, fresh herbs add flavor to life, food, and gardening.

Amazon Early Greenworks Prime Day Deals
Reviews

Score Discounted Greenworks Tools With Amazon’s Early Prime Day Deals

Save big on lawn mowers, chainsaws, pressure washers, and other top-rated Greenworks tools. Hurry, these deals won't last long.

A can of Cutter bug control spray being sprayed on a lawn
Reviews

Best Mosquito Control Sprays and Foggers for a Bite-Free Summer

Take back control of your yard and prevent irritating mosquito bites with the best mosquito yard spray and fogger for your home.

Thrifter finds a coffee table worth much more than what he paid for it on Facebook Marketplace.
DIY

Thrifter Spends $120 on Facebook Marketplace Find, Only to Discover Its True Shocking Value

The coffee table was at auction for over 10 times more than what he paid for it.

best dewalt gifts
Reviews

The 25 Best Gifts for a DeWalt Diehard

Our comprehensive guide will help you find the perfect gift for any DeWalt fan and has great options for all budgets.

A lineup of the best outdoor wood sealers next to test boards.
Reviews

How To Keep Outdoor Wood Beautiful Year-Round: Best Sealers for the Job

Keep your deck, fence, and wooden furniture looking great by protecting them with an outdoor wood sealer.

Amazon early Prime Day Dewalt power tool deals
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Amazon is Slashing Prices on DeWalt Power Tools With Early Prime Day Deals

I dug through Amazon’s early Prime Day discounts for the top DeWalt tool deals that are live now—and these are the ones I’d actually buy.

Amazon early Prime Day Outdoor Power Equipment Deals
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Hurry, Amazon’s Early Prime Day Deals Include 50% Off Top Outdoor Power Equipment

Prime Day starts July 8, but big brands like EGO, Greenworks, SKIL, and DeWalt are already slashing prices on top-rated outdoor tools.