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I tested the Smart Solar Acadia in my garden. I found it charming and captivating—but a couple of tiny tweaks could make it even better.

Is your yard hilly? Learn about the landscaping trick that can resist soil erosion and help beautify your backyard all at once—and how easy it can be to DIY with the right materials.

Give your leather furniture another lease on life with a simple DIY leather repair.

With a bit of know-how and some elbow grease, you can make your own DIY brass cleaner with products that are probably already in your kitchen.

Bed bugs wreaking havoc in your home? The best steamers for bed bugs reliably and effectively put this problem to bed for good.

Your health and your home’s plumbing will thank you for it.

The best LG dishwashers harness the brand’s innovative features for sparkling-clean dishes.

The right soap scum remover can cut down on unsightly buildup, preserving your bathroom surfaces in the long run.

Make dingy floors dazzle with a cleaner specially formulated to give hardwood the care it needs to look great and last.

Load up the towels, coolers, and kids, and let the good times roll with these top folding wagons.

One metro area claimed the top spot for the third year in a row.

In both remodeled and new homes, bathtubs have a lot of pros and cons. Find out if you need one in your home.

This space-saving vertical garden allows you to grow vegetables, flowers, or herbs in a small corner of your patio, balcony, or front porch.

The Dolphin Escape robotic pool cleaner claims to keep your pool sparkling clear with the touch of a button, but does it live up to the hype?

Are those spots on the lawn caused by insects or some type of fungal disease? Here’s how to tell the difference between grub damage vs. fungus and what to do about it.

If two cooks in your kitchen is one too many, it's time to explore ways to make the most of every available inch of counter and storage space.

Hone your carpentry skills while creating a dedicated space for your four-legged companion.

The many varieties of dracaena are showy houseplants that deliver drama in abundance, asking for very little care in return.

When a lawn mower is on the fritz, homeowners may want to consider investing in lawn mower repair instead of purchasing a new mower. Lawn mower repair costs between $40 and $90, or $60 on average.

I've tested both of these popular smokeless fire pits in my backyard and burned more than 20 fires. Here's my honest opinion on the Breeo X24.