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Board and Batten Siding Cost
Exterior

How Much Does Board and Batten Siding Cost?

Old, faded siding can leave a home looking drab. Installing new board and batten siding costs $4,000 to $14,000, including labor, or about $9,000 on average.

Frigidaire Refrigerator Review
Reviews

This Frigidaire Gallery Refrigerator Has Cool Features, but Is It Worth the Cost?

The Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator is a feature-packed refrigerator, but is it worth the price? We tested it to find out.

How to Paint a Room in 9 Steps
DIY

How to Paint a Room in 9 Steps

With proper tools and surface preparation, your interior home painting project will look like it was done by a pro. Learn the right order in which you paint each surface, and what kind of gear you need to succeed.

pothos plant care 101 - how to grow pothos plant indoors
Lawn & Garden

Pothos Plant Care

Pothos plants are beloved for their trailing vines and low maintenance requirements, but they still need some care to thrive. Learn all about pothos plant care to keep this beauty happy.

A person with a suitcase entering a code on the best keypad door lock option
Reviews

The Best Keypad Door Locks

Secure your home without a key using these keypad entryway guardians. From smart locks to deadbolts, these are among the best keypad door locks on the market.

Cost to Remove a Wall
Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Remove a Wall?

Removing an interior wall can open up a home’s living space and improve its flow. The cost to remove a wall ranges from $300 to $10,000, depending on its location, type, and building material.

The Best Indoor Outdoor Carpet Options
Reviews

Editors’ Favorites: 12 of the Best Indoor-Outdoor Carpets

A carpet might just be the missing piece you need to elevate a space—whether it be inside or outside.

Best Places to Buy Halloween Decorations
Design

The 7 Best Places to Buy Halloween Decorations

These top retailers will have everything from spooky to cute to get your home into the Halloween spirit this year.

A person mowing a large lawn using the Craftsman Battery Riding mower
Reviews

Does Craftsman’s New Electric Riding Lawn Mower Outperform My Gas Lawn Tractor?

With a rock-solid reputation built from generations of gas-powered equipment, the brand’s latest electric riding mower is breaking new ground.

zz plant care 101 - how to care for zz plant indoors
Exterior

ZZ Plant Care

ZZ plants are about as foolproof a houseplant as you can get. Here's what to know about Zamioculcas zamiifolia care, from watering to pruning.

The best oscillating tool blade option ready for use on a workbench
Reviews

The Best Oscillating Tool Blades, Vetted

An oscillating tool can be invaluable for making precision cuts through wood, metal, and drywall or grinding out grout—but only when fitted with the right blade.

The Best Garage Door Options
Reviews

The 10 Best Garage Doors

A high-quality garage door means better protection from intruders and the elements, while boasting your home’s curb appeal.

Bright orange patterned bathroom
Interior

20 Shower Tile Ideas That Make a Splash

If you only have the time or resources for one major bathroom project, start with the shower. The many different colors, shapes, and textures of shower tile can completely transform how you see your bathroom.

The Best Cement Mixer Options
Reviews

The Best Cement Mixers for Your Concrete Projects

Mixing concrete is typically hard work. Speed up your workflow and save your back with these top cement mixers.

House interior with open floor plan. Sitting area by the window with table and chairs and dining room with archway
Interior

13 Types of Molding Every DIYer Should Know

Cove or crown, batten or baseboard? Learn about the types of molding most commonly used in homes today, and discover which style might be right for your residence.

A group of the best robotic lawn mowers tested, with the Worx Landroid M robotic lawn mower front and center
Reviews

How Well Do Robotic Lawn Mowers Work? This Worx Landroid Review Answers That Question

Expensive and often not up to par with their push-mower and self-propelled counterparts, robotic lawn mowers often get a bad rap. This is the model that changed my mind.

The Lepro LED lantern on a grassy spot in the woods
Reviews

For Under $30, This LED Lantern Lights the Way

With its ample brightness and light modes, the Lepro LE LED lantern proved to be a top choice during a recent camping trip.

A front view of the ShelterLogic storage shed in a backyard
Reviews

Building a Shed Looks Easy—Here’s What We Learned When Building a ShelterLogic Shed

This basic garden shed is pretty affordable, but you’ll need patience and next-level DIY skills to build it.

The Kushlan concrete mixer set up in a yard
Reviews

See What Happened When I Used the Kushlan Cement Mixer to Pour a Shed Foundation

This big mixer might be the best tool for the job…or it could be a bull in a china shop.

The best smart toilets option installed in a spacious bathroom that has large windows overlooking a river running through a city
Reviews

The Best Smart Toilets

The porcelain throne just got a lot more royal. Check out what these modern toilets can do for your bathroom stays.