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Discover the aesthetic and philosophy of Japandi design.

In a month’s worth of mowing, I put this mower to the test, tackling well-maintained grass, and not-so-well-maintained grass. Its battery has excellent runtime, but its cut quality was unexpected.

The right riding lawn mower can turn an onerous chore into a quick and simple pleasure cruise around the yard. Read on to learn everything you need to know about finding the best riding lawn mower for hills and slopes.

To find the best lawn aerator for your lawn-care needs and budget, start with our top tips and recommendations.

The hose-reel showdown—our tested and proven winners revealed!

These removable wallpapers offer a high-impact, low-commitment design upgrade without the installation hassle of traditional wall coverings. After testing 9 options, we found our favorite.

Handle essential garden duties with the best pair of pruners for your tasks and budget.

This warm-season grass thrives in hot, humid regions, but it needs adequate nutrients to achieve its full potential and spectacular blue-green hue.

A water-softener filtration system is a great way to keep appliances functioning and plumbing free of mineral buildup. Here are our top choices.

If your home’s vinyl exterior has seen better days or you no longer like the color, you can save big bucks by painting it instead of replacing it.

Heat and air conditioning are expensive, and good insulation of the exterior walls can help keep that costly temperate air from escaping. Our top pick is versatile, thin, and lightweight yet doesn't sacrifice performance.

Restore the grout lines between kitchen and shower tile to their original color with one of these top-rated cleaners.

Making your own chalk paint is an easy and inexpensive alternative to buying it ready-made. These recipes all yield top-quality results.

Applying a new coat of paint to a scratched, worn, or tired-looking metal door keeps the door from rusting—and keeps your curb appeal on point. Here's how this simple DIY is done.

Rather than falling prey to ticks in your yard, you can eliminate populations of these disease-causing insects with the help of a tick spray. After researching various products, our favorites are listed here.

Whether you’re running loud equipment, starting a podcast, or trying to block out noisy neighbors, these products can help create a peaceful environment and improve acoustics in your home, workshop, or studio.

The right model will reduce the amount of regular manual cleaning you need to perform on your pool.

A sawhorse provide a stable working space for construction or DIY projects. See how our top picks performed during our hands-on tests.

A fence can lean and sag due to weather, soil erosion, or rot. Fixing a leaning fence can will ensure that your property is safe for years to come.

Don’t let a defunct fastener get in the way of finishing a DIY project. Follow these steps to remove a broken bolt neatly without damaging the threaded hole.