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DIY

How to Set Up a Temporary Kitchen When Your Real One Is Under Construction

Experts share strategies for surviving a kitchen remodel.

Polycrylic vs Polyurethane: Which Finish to Use On Your Wood Project
DIY

Polycrylic vs. Polyurethane: What’s the Difference?

Polycrylic and polyurethane are two common wood sealers, though they differ in terms of durability, longevity, and toxicity.

A woman folds her clothes and puts them in metal black baskets and boxes. Nordic style minimalism.
DIY

35 Ideas for the Most Organized Home Ever

Bring order back to a cluttered home with these easy tips for organizing every corner of your space.

Outdoor power tool memorial day deals 2025
Reviews

Save Big on Pressure Washers, Trimmers, and Even Score Free Tool Batteries During Memorial Day Sales

These early Memorial Day outdoor tool deals cover all the essentials, including mowers, blowers, trimmers, and more. Take advantage of these deals and get your yard in shape without overspending.

Memorial Day Lawn Mower Deals 2025
Reviews

Save up to 50% off on Ego, DeWalt, John Deere, and More With the Best Memorial Day Lawn Mower Deals

Whether you’re eying a budget-friendly push mower or a pro-grade riding mower, these Memorial Day mower deals from major retailers are the best I’ve found this season.

Memorial Day 2025 Grill Deals
Reviews

The Best Memorial Day Grill Deals Include Free Accessories and Deep Discounts

These early Memorial Day grill deals include everything from budget-friendly charcoal grills to smart pellet smokers—score one now for your summer cookouts.

House gutter clogged with leaves, twigs, and other debris
Exterior

This Common Spring Maintenance Task Can Prevent the Spread of Wildfire to Your Home

Now is the time to roll up your sleeves and get this done.

Gluing carpeting down on concrete floor.
DIY

How to Remove Carpet Glue

Pulling up carpet is only the first step to removing the covering from your floor. Getting the glue up is a process in and of itself.

The Best Ryobi Pressure Washers Options
Reviews

The Best Ryobi Pressure Washers

Ryobi offers a selection of reliable gas and electric pressure washers at competitive prices.

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Reviews

We Evaluated the Best Pellet Grills and Smokers to Find the Top Choices for Backyard Barbecues

Smoke a rack of ribs or grill a juicy steak on one of the best pellet grills and smokers.

A spacious outdoor deck stained a cedar color with patio furniture on top.
Exterior

The Dos and Don’ts of Sealing the Deck

One of the best ways to extend the life of your deck is to protect it from the elements. Avoiding these common sealing mistakes will help keep it shipshape for years to come.

Woman aerating the garden lawn with a digging fork.
Lawn & Garden

How to Aerate Your Lawn

Aeration is a recommended way of keeping your lawn healthy by ensuring that air, moisture, and nutrients can reach the roots. Learn two easy methods for aerating your lawn.

A collage of all the best potting benches tested in 2024.
Reviews

We Put The Best Potting Benches Through 6 Weeks of Testing. Here Are Our Best Performing Choices

A spot to hold pots, potting mix, and gardening tools while you work makes separating plants and repotting a snap.

Woman with yellow rubber gloves uses a long-handled brush to clean beige vinyl siding on a home.
Exterior

How to Clean Vinyl Siding

A good brush, broom, garden hose, and a DIY solution are all you need to get your home's siding clean again. Exterior siding experts weigh in with their best cleaning tips for vinyl siding.

The Best Kentucky Bluegrass Seed Options
Reviews

Want a Lush Lawn? These Kentucky Bluegrass Seeds Deliver

This cool-season grass seed is slower to germinate than other varieties, but once established, it offers a lush carpet of green for northern lawns.

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Reviews

Score Free and Deeply Discounted Tools With The Home Depot’s Memorial Day Deals

From power tools to grills and lawn gear, I dug through the deals at The Home Depot to find the ones most legit.

Person uses epoxy to fill a cracked tile in floor.
DIY

How to Fix a Cracked Floor Tile Without Replacing It

Hairline cracks can make an otherwise stunning tile floor look dingy and worn. The good news is that there’s a way to fix the flaw without pulling your floor apart.

best deals of the week may 2025
Reviews

Our Favorite Deals This Week Include Free Tools and a Robotic Mower for Under $500

We're always searching for the latest and greatest deals. Whether it's a discounted tool, appliance sales, or a coveted home find—each week, we give you our favorite sales that are actually worth it.

A gray home with a front porch and shutters on a sunny, snowy winter day.
Design

Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West

The direction a house faces is important whether you’re looking for a new home, evaluating a new house construction site, or just curious about the siting of your current residence.

Memorial Day Freebies 2025
Reviews

We’ve Rounded Up Our Favorite Free Deals for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and with that comes major discounts on big brands, including BOGO deals.