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Flowering common chickweed growing outdoors.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Chickweed Naturally

Stop chickweed from taking over your lawn—and keep it away—using these natural methods.

Lowe's SpringFest Deals
Lawn & Garden

Take Up to 50% Off Lawn and Garden Essentials During Lowe’s SpringFest

Get ready for incredible deals on mulch, gardening beds , power tools, and more.

Lowe’s store associates went door-to-door in Little Rock, Arkansas, to pass out supplies and help residents clean up.
Backup Generators

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

Lowe’s offers online resources, installation and repair support, and other services that can help you get ready before disaster strikes—and clean up after a major weather event.

A person uses a voltage meter reading "235" on the back of an unscrewed, but connected, wall outlet.
Interior

What’s the Difference Between Amps, Volts, and Watts?

Learn how to differentiate between these common electrical terms, as well as how to calculate each one.

Vintage home being remodeled.
DIY

Fixing a Flip: 9 Hidden Problems a Flipped Home Might Be Covering Up

If you're buying a flip house, don't just be dazzled by the gleaming new countertops and gold-plated fixtures. Look at what lies beneath the surface, too.

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Building & Installing

Demolition Auction Sales: Deals to Jump On—and Steer Clear Of

One of the best places to find affordable hidden gems for your home is an auction estate sale. However, make sure you come prepared.

Climbing yellow roses growing near a brick house.
Lawn & Garden

Incredible Types of Roses to Consider Planting in Your Home Landscape

Though “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” you’ll still want to know the correct category and class names of your rose types to give them the proper care.

A person pours hydrogen peroxide into a garden watering can.
Lawn & Garden

How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide for Plants (Hint: Experts Say Sparingly)

Can the “boil and bubble” of hydrogen peroxide on plants eliminate plant problems as if by magic, or is that just a bewitching fantasy?

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Interior

Is Your Basement Tornado-Ready? How to Prep the Space—And What to Keep on Hand

Which part of the basement offers the best shelter from a tornado? What emergency supplies should you keep in the basement? An American Red Cross expert explains how to prep your home's lowest level.

Home destroyed by a tornado
Interior

How to Stay Safe in a Tornado—and What to Do in the Aftermath

What are the signs that a tornado might be headed your way, and where's the safest place to shelter? An American Red Cross expert offers tips for weathering the storm.

50 Products for Quick Fixes Around the House
DIY

50 Products for Quick Fixes Around the House

With these clever products on hand, DIYers can fix plumbing, carpentry, and a host of other household problems.

How to revive a winter-weary lawn
Lawn & Garden

Dormant, Not Dead: 7 Ways to Bring a Tired and Weary Lawn Back From the Brink 

Winter can be harsh, but grass is resilient. These steps and pro tips will have your grass looking greener in no time.

Bosch Track Saw Review
Reviews

Make Precision Cuts With Ease: A Bosch Track Saw Review

Whether you need to cut composite decking or red oak, this well-designed tool smoothly cuts through just about anything.

An American Standard HVAC professional speaking with homeowners about their new heat pump and tax breaks.

The Government Is Paying People to Upgrade Their Home Comfort, Here’s Why

You can save thousands when upgrading to a new HVAC system through the Home Energy Rebates Program by maximizing federal incentives while also saving on annual cooling and heating costs.

A person holding a spray bottle with a clear liquid inside.
DIY

Does Peppermint Oil Repel Bugs? Here’s What Experts Say

Discover whether peppermint oil effectively repels insects and what to keep in mind if you plan to try this natural bug repellent.

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Reviews

The Best Patio Umbrellas for a Shaded Outdoor Space

Enjoy warm afternoons while staying comfortable in the shade of a reliable patio umbrella.

Kit Homes You Can Actually Buy on Amazon Options
Reviews

12 Kit Homes You Can Actually Buy on Amazon

Build your own tiny home, backyard office, or stand-alone studio space with one of these kit homes from Amazon.

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Reviews

The Best Outdoor LED Strip Lights to Illuminate Outdoor Spaces

Easy to install and even easier to use, LED strip lights open up a world of stunning outdoor illumination options.

The best heat pump dryer installed in a wall of cabinetry in a modern living space.
Reviews

The Best Heat Pump Dryers for an Energy-Efficient Way to Dry Laundry

The Best Misting System set up around an outdoor seating area on a deck to cool the space and mist hanging plants.
Exterior

The Best Misting Systems to Keep Your Patio Cool and Comfortable

Few things feel better than a fine mist of cool water on a scorching hot day. Get affordable relief from the outdoor heat with a misting system for your patio.