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The Best Home Tool Kit Options
Reviews

The Best Home Tool Kits, Tested and Reviewed

With a good set of common tools found in the best home tool kits, making repairs and completing DIY projects is easy.

mini-split mounted on wall and a hand holding a remote adjusting temperature on mini-split unit
Interior

What Size Mini-Split Do I Need?

Heating and cooling a home evenly is not always possible, especially in areas like a bonus room or attic. Mini-split units are an excellent solution, offering benefits like energy and money savings.

Porcelain Countertops Cost
Interior

How Much Do Porcelain Countertops Cost?

Porcelain is a versatile, durable material that is surprisingly sturdy and beautiful and can add a warm and attractive workspace to the kitchen. Porcelain countertops cost between $1,500 and $3,800, with a national average cost of $2,900.

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Design

This Once-Standard Feature of Old Homes Is Practically Extinct in Today’s New Builds

From luxury to necessity: why homes are being built with more bathrooms.

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Interior

What to Do When Your Home Has No Closets

Many older homes have little or no closet space, but there are ways to maximize the space you have and create more.

how to get rid of ants in the kitchen ants crawling on counter
Interior

Solved! This is How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen Once and for All

Shoo the six-legged squatters out of your cooking space with these proven ant-removal techniques.

The Stihl cordless garden shears laid out next to included attachments atop the organizer case
Reviews

Is There Anything The Stihl Cordless Garden Shear Can’t Trim? I Tested It to Find Out.

After spending 3 hours trimming grass and plants in my yard with the Stihl HSA 26, this is what I learned.

The Best Fan for White Noise Option on a small table next to a modern chair
Reviews

The Best Fans for White Noise

Drown out those loud neighbors and give yourself a great night’s sleep with these fans for white noise.

The Best Sanders for Hardwood Floors Option in use sanding a large oblong piece of wood
Reviews

The Best Sanders for Hardwood Floors

Using the right tool to sand a hardwood floor can save time, effort, and money. We take a look at some of the best options.

A man walking on a brick walkway next to the best smart outdoor lights option
Reviews

The Best Smart Outdoor Lights, Vetted

The best smart outdoor lights add functional and decorative illumination to the porch, patio, or garden, and it's easier to control than ever.

The Best Lawn Mowers from Home Depot Option: Cub Cadet 30-inch 10.5 HP Rear Engine Mower
Reviews

Home Depot Is One of Our Favorite Places to Buy a Mower—Here’s Why

Find your next mower at this trusted home and garden retailer.

The Best Chicken Coop Option in an outdoor area with two chickens inside
Reviews

The Best Chicken Coops

Are you seeking a home for your chickens that will keep them safe and happy? Get the information and shopping tips you need to select the right coop for your brood.

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes—and Keep Them From Coming Back

No one wants pesky mosquitoes lurking on their lawn. When you need to know how to get rid of mosquitoes, the following guide can help remove them from your yard for good.

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DIY

15 Brilliant Paracord Uses for the Home and Garden

Many people know paracord as an invaluable part of camping or wilderness gear, but it’s also great for a variety of uses around the home and yard.

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Interior

How Much Does a Well Pump Cost to Install?

Well pumps push or pull water from wells into storage tanks for residential use. A new well pump costs $1,785 on average, falling within a typical range of $942 to $2,629.

Bedroom with windows looking out on a pool and brown curtains between apron and floor length
Design

These Are the Right Curtain Lengths for Every Window In Your Home

Find the ideal curtain length for each window to enhance your home’s interior design and visual appeal.

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Real Estate

Moving Checklist: 6 Important Stages to Get You From One Place to Another

Stay organized and stress-free with this comprehensive moving checklist

Gray couch with a purple throw blanket and green pillows in front of pink living room curtains
Interior

15 Living Room Curtain Ideas for Style and Privacy

More than a simple window covering, curtains enhance your living room’s aesthetic—while granting you some privacy at the same time. Use these curtain ideas to help create a beautiful atmosphere in your living room.

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Real Estate

Landlords: When to Evict a Tenant—and Where to Start

Violating lease terms, failing to pay rent, and illegal activity are a few reasons you might need to evict a renter.

A green hummingbird on a silver feeder in Mindo, Ecuador
Lawn & Garden

7 Important Things to Know About Your Hummingbird Feeder

Attract more of nature’s flying jewels by hanging and maintaining your hummingbird feeders the right way. Here’s what you need to know.