Home & Garden
From manageable home improvement projects and cleaning, to gardening and pet care, here's everything you need to know about buying, selling, and maintaining your home.
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The Best Ways to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Potted Plants
From a barrier or soil protection to a spicy alternative, here are all the ways to protect your plants this spring and summer.
The Best Way to Clean a Hairdryer (and How Often You Should)
Regular maintenance is good for your dryer and your hair.
What You Should Never Clean With Fabuloso (and What to Use Instead)
Fabuloso is good for cleaning so many things. Don't push your luck with the stuff it's not meant to touch.
What All Your Vacuum Attachments Are Actually For
All those detachable brushes and tools aren't just there to look pretty.
Where to Find Free (or Cheap) Soil for Your Raised Garden Beds
Garden beds are lovely and convenient—but they can be costly to fill.
These Are the Best DeWalt Cell Phone Accessories for the DIYer
These DeWalt cell phone accessories are durable even under tough conditions.
Remodel With These Materials for an Easier-to-Clean Home
Some surfaces and materials are easier to clean (and keep clean) than others.
How to Choose Between the Swiffer WetJet and PowerMop
Swiffer has two mop alternatives on the market right now that do largely the same thing—but there's one I prefer more.
The Best Ways to Identify Any Wildflower You See
It's easy to get acquainted with what’s blooming in the wild spaces around you.
The Best Way to Create a Seed-starting Station at Home
An in-depth guide to everything you need and how to set it up.
The Best Fans for Any Budget
Believe it or not, the warmer months are coming.
Five Ways to Create a DIY Patio for Less than $300
Create an outdoor space without spending the big bucks.
These Are the Best Home Depot ‘Spring Black Friday’ Tool Deals
Home Depot is having a "Spring Black Friday" sale on cordless tools, shop vacs, pressure washers, and more.
These Are the Best Smart (and Dumb) Bathroom Scales
Some have smart features to integrate with your health apps, and some just tell you how much you weigh.
The Safest Places to Be During an Earthquake
Earthquakes offer little warning, but where you go the moment the ground shakes can save your life.
Use the Shade in Your Garden to Grow More Vegetables
Take advantage of your garden's darker areas to grow some plants that might otherwise get sun-burned.
How to Choose the Best DIY Pergola Kit for Your Outdoor Space
Size, local building codes, and wind are all things to consider before buying a pergola kit.
Everything I'm Seeding in April
Even if you haven’t started your seed growing yet, there’s still time, so don’t get discouraged.
Let's Grow a 'Cocktail Garden'
Cocktail drinkers, grab your garden tools—we're going to grow a Bloody Mary.
The Best Ways to Store All Your Bags and Purses
Finding an elegant solution for storing items that are designed for storing other items is surprisingly tricky.