Lawn Care

Learn the best ways to mow the lawn, take care of those pesky weeds and create the backyard of your dreams with these lawn care maintenance and repair tips.

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This is the Most Efficient Way to Mow the Grass

You want your lawn to look good, but you don't want to spend a lot of time mowing. When it comes to lawn care, there is a right and wrong way to mow the grass.


How Old Is Too Old To Use a Leaf Blower?

Leaf blowers aren't the most dangerous of lawn tools, but they do pose a range of health problems, especially as...


19 Yard Tool Hacks That’ll Make Your Life Easier

Save your back! These simple and smart updates to everyday yard tools will make your outdoor chores a heck of...

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What to Look for In a Leaf Blower

If the idea of spending your weekend raking leaves and sweeping grass clippings sounds like a chore, it may be...


How Much Should You Pay Someone to Mow Your Lawn?

Determine how much to pay for lawn mowing based on your yard size, professional experience, location and more.


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Tips for Preparing the Lawn for the Fall

Make your life easier in the spring by being proactive in the fall. Check out these tips for getting your...

Should You Mulch Leaves or Bag Them?

We weigh the pros and cons to help you choose the best option for your lawn.


Tired of Raking Leaves? Plant These Trees Instead

Discover tree options that require less cleanup.


Could This Hack Make Bagging Leaves Easier?

Leaf cleanup can be a daunting task in the fall, but with a few clever hacks, it can become much...


The Hidden Dangers Lurking Beneath Your Leaf Pile

A relatively benign task, but leaf cleanup poses its own risks. This Fall let's consider leaf pile safety.


Is Your Lawn Ready for Winter? Here’s What To Do

The days may be growing shorter, but the list of lawn and garden chores only seems to grow longer in...


Solo Stove Reviews: We Tested Just About Everything on the Website

Our long-time shopping editor has tested and reviewed over a dozen Solo Stove products. Here's what she’d...


The DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum is as Convenient as it is Efficient

We tried the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum, and it's the fastest, most convenient way to keep your yard free...


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How Can You Reuse and Repurpose Dry Leaves?

Instead of tossing them, turn dry leaves into free fertilizer, mulch, bird refuges and more.


The Toro Ultra Blower Vac Is the Budget-Friendly Tool to Keep Your Yard Clean All Season

This wallet-friendly tool does an impressive job tackling yard debris.

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This Craftsman Backpack Leaf Blower Is Two Tools In One, And It’ll Clean Up Your Yard in No Time

The Craftsman backpack blower is a versatile, 2-in-1 tool with a powerful motor and budget-friendly price tag. Here's our full...


Edge a Flower Bed or Walkway in 5 Steps

Understanding how to edge a flower bed properly can dramatically improve your garden's appearance. Here's what you need to know.


Billy Goat Leaf Vacuum Review

We tried the Billy Goat Lawn & Litter Vacuum, and we're confident we'll have the most pristine lawn all season...


The 5 Best Outdoor Saunas, Editor-Tested and Reviewed

A home sauna makes your outdoor space feel like a luxurious day at the spa. Our editors tested...


Sunjoy Gazebo Review: I Tried a 15-Foot Octagon Gazebo in My Backyard; Here’s How It Went

Thinking about buying a gazebo? Check out our review of this Sunjoy Gazebo, which I had installed in...


Keen Utility’s New Work Boot is the Perfect Boot for Almost Everything

I worked in these boots and put them through usage scenarios to ensure they were up to the job.