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Safe Landscaping Tips for Families With Kids and Pets

Experts dish on the best way to match your lifestyle with your landscaping desires.


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Should I Get a Pool? What to Know Before Taking the Plunge

A backyard pool is fun for the whole family. Here’s what you need to know before getting one.


Top 10 Fast-Growing Trees

Try one of these trees for good looks and quick results.


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8 Best Mold and Mildew Removers of 2024

Mold and mildew can grow almost anywhere, from fabric to concrete. These are the best mold-eliminating products for almost every...


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Here’s What to Do With Yard Waste

Enrich your lawn and garden with these economical, chemical-free greenscaping practices.


11 Ways to Create a Private Backyard Retreat

A round up of some our favorite options for creating the perfect private backyard retreat.


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11 Essential Tools for Carpenters

I've been a carpenter for 40-plus years, but the carpenter tools I use daily haven't changed much from day...


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13 Easy Plants to Bolster Backyard Landscaping

They're as easy on the eyes as they are easy to grow. Meet 13 garden superstars that don't take a...

20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing

It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...


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DIY Chalk Paint: How to Make Colored Chalk Paint

DIY Chalk paint is so versatile it makes refinishing projects a breeze.


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How to Use Chalk Paint

You've heard of chalk paint, but do you really know what it is? We've got the answers on chalk paint...


How To Build a Compost Bin Out of Pallets

Turn your yard waste into gold by building this compost bin from recycled wood pallets!


How to Buy and Install LED Lights

LED lighting can add a cool, modern aesthetic to any entertainment space. Here's everything you need to know to buy...


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What to Know About Finish Carpentry

Good finish carpenters turn construction sites into attractive living spaces. Here's what you should know about finish carpentry.


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12 Sandboxes Worth Sticking Your Toes Into

Playing in sand is fun for kids and adults. If you don't live near a beach, here's how to bring...


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What to Know About Wall Studs

Wall studs are vertical pieces of wood or metal that help form the framework of a stud wall. New to...


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How Much Weight Can Drywall Anchors Hold?

Can drywall anchors really be trusted to bear their rated weight? We conducted a HomeLAB test to find out.

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8 Essential Tools for Laminate Flooring Installation

Installing laminate flooring is definitely a DIY project that will save you money, but you'll need specific tools for a...


Best Deck Paints and Stains for 2024

Whether you're looking to protect your new deck or restore an old one, here are some deck paints and stains...


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Best Paint to Use on Plastic

We've gathered some of the best paints to meet the challenges of adhesion, coverage and durability for a range of...


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How to Make Your Own Adjustable DIY Desk

This customized DIY desk provides comfort whether you prefer sitting or standing.


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Impact Driver vs. Drill: What’s the Difference?

Impact drills, better known as impact drivers, are handheld tools designed to drive screws fast. We're here to help you...


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Drill Press: What It Is and When Do You Use it?

The drill press is a stationary or benchtop power tool designed to bore precise holes in wood or metal. Learn...

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How to Unclog a Sprinkler Head

Remove mineral deposits from lawn sprinklers quickly and easily.


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What Is a Chop Saw?

A chop saw (a.k.a. a miter saw) is a power tool made especially for accurate crosscutting of trim and lumber...


Top Rated RV Solar Panels and Kits To Enhance Your RV Journey

Silent and fume-free electric power for your RV is what solar panel kits deliver. Check out these six top models...


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Everything to Know About Olefin Carpets

Find out the reasons why olefin carpet is a top carpet choice among homeowners.


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Everything You Need to Know About Triexta Carpet

Triexta carpet is the newest carpet material on the market and it's growing in popularity. Find out what it is...


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10 Simple Woodworking Projects That Are Incredibly Useful

If you have some free time on your hands or just want to create something new, check out these complete...