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Hedge trimmers are only as effective as their blades are sharp. Restore the original cutting power of the tool by taking the time to file down its cutting edges.

Wet areas with poor ventilation are prime breeding grounds for black mold. This guide explains how to clean black mold in the bathroom, and keep it from coming back.

After years of workarounds, this was finally the right tool for the job.

As seasons change, homeowners may find insects congregating on their window sills. Learn how to identify and rid your home of the unwanted invaders.

Replacing the line on your string trimmer doesn’t have to test your patience.

Tastes change and fashions change, so the fireplace you painted 10 years ago may look dated now. A determined DIYer can strip paint from brick with the right paint stripper, and ample patience.

Ryobi’s newest tool can be submerged in water up to 13 feet.

Feed grass the good stuff and achieve a deep green lawn that resists droughts, diseases, and pests. After researching the market, we found the top 8 organic lawn fertilizers.

Now is your time to snag a powerful snow blower before end-of-the-season snow storms hit.

Prevent fronds from turning brown or yellow with the right fertilizer for palm trees. Here are our favorite options.

With a boost from the proper fertilizer, gardeners can grow this attractive blossoming plant and enjoy its captivating scent. See our top recommendations.

Root cuttings are a fun way of propagating new plants, and rooting hormone can increase the odds of success. After researching various products, we've compiled this list of our favorites.

With suitable soil and an optimal fertilizer, this showy shrub will produce a bounty of large, beautiful blooms. See our favorites here.

Ensure perfectly crisp lines by choosing the right painter’s tape and knowing how to apply it.

Trash cans come in a surprising range of sizes and styles. Here’s how to pick the perfect receptacle for any room.

Hoping to ditch your linoleum flooring? Pulling it up a doable DIUY, given you are willing to invest some time and elbow grease in the project.

Thinking about putting that tractor to work year-round? These lawn mower snow blower combos can go from cutting grass to moving snow in no time.

Work boots need to be functional, but they can be stylish, too.

Try these easy DIY pest solutions to rid plants of pesky caterpillars and take back control of your garden greens.

Keep your outdoor space clear of weeds and pests with a backpack sprayer—the up-and-coming tool designed for effective yard management and superior user control.