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Keep gardens, flower beds, and containers sizzling with dramatic abundance through summer’s heat with these colorful and impressive summer bulbs.

If you would rather veg than replant annual vegetables every spring, try some of these long-lived perennial produce producers instead.

Replacing your lawn with hardscaping or ground cover, and need to get rid of the grass ASAP? Banish blades for good with these effective solutions.

If other vegetables squash your gardening aspirations with poor harvests, try growing summer squash, which is both fast and furiously productive.

Healthy plants don't happen by accident. Find out how to make plants grow faster by feeding them things like ashes, leaves, and leftovers from dinner.

Removing paint from concrete is a time-consuming endeavor, but a determined DIYer is certainly up to the task. Here's how to get it done right.

Itching to ditch your lawn? These alternatives to grass will help reduce water consumption and the amount of time you spend tending to your property.

This 37-gallon-capacity dual-chamber composter makes it easy to produce 2 high-quality compost piles at once.

Discover 6 configurations in 1 compact kit. The metal modular beds cater to various gardening needs, making them ideal for designing your dream garden in a backyard or patio space.

Composting is easy, inexpensive, and good for the planet—and your plants! This quick primer will show the compost-curious how to make terrific, nearly free natural fertilizer.

A good fence is vital for accurate cutting on a table saw. Check out this range of potential upgrades.

Bored of your white kitchen? Instead of replacing the cabinets, consider integrating colorful touches for warmth and personality.

Shade sails are an attractive and affordable way to create a cool, breezy outdoor area. Here’s how to make sure they are safe and secure.

DeWalt table saws have long been a favorite with both DIY and professional users. We take a detailed look at the current lineup.

This classic charcoal grill has been a mainstay in backyards for decades. I tested its cooking capabilities to find out why.

Here’s how to navigate the choice between blinds and shades for your home. 

There's more than one reason DeWalt power tools are a favorite of the construction industry and DIYers alike. Discover the strengths of this venerable brand.

Mini-split systems are an excellent alternative for homes that do not have central air, but a few common problems can cause them to leak. Learn the reasons for a mini-split leaking water and what to do about them.

Whether you have an above-ground or inground pool, cleaning the pool filter regularly should be a top maintenance priority. Here's how to clean every type of pool filter.

Easily communicate with friends and family members inside or outside the home via an at-home intercom system.