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Grab everything you need to make your garden flourish this year from the comfort of your outdoor bench or patio—without setting foot in a store.

The right wreath can dress up your front door and welcome guests to your home.

Water softeners are a necessity for homes that have hard water, and the systems are reasonably priced. How long do water softeners last, though, and how can a homeowner tell when their softener needs to be replaced?

Find the best gravity water filters to keep harmful contaminants out of your drinking water whether you’re at home, at the office, or backpacking on the weekends.

Get the kids out of the house and cooled down in these easy-to-install and low-maintenance kiddie pools.

Buying that home with a generator might seem like a bright idea (and it very well might be!), but you need to do your homework first. Here’s what you need to know.

We put this laser-focused measuring tool to the test—find out how it fared.

Despite their cheery yellow blooms, dandelions are not welcome in most lawns. Here’s what to use to get rid of them.

Pool inspection cost can range between $125 to $250, and having an annual pool inspection can help extend the lifespan of the pool and avoid serious problems in the future.

The best frameless shower doors transform a boring bathroom from functional to fabulous. Their clean lines and transparency open the space to create a spa-like feel in your own private sanctuary.

Veg-o-Matics and Pocket Fishermen aren't the only offbeat, useful products we're glad we bought on late-night TV. These 21st-century cleaning, organizing and DIY-ing gems prove that some of the products sold on television are pure gold.

Don’t have the time or the motivation to mow the lawn? The typical lawn-mowing cost ranges from $48 to $206, with homeowners paying $124 per visit on average.

Shrub and bush removal cost depends on a variety of factors, such as plant type and size, geographic location, and accessibility. Overall, the cost ranges from $448 to $1,393, with a national average of $903.

Learn how to identify the most common lawn weeds, and how to control—or live with—these turf invaders.

Size, type, and location can affect pond costs—so how much does it cost to build a pond? The typical range is from $1,220 to $5,552, with the national average cost at $3,346.

Add class to the living room, kitchen, bathroom, or any other space in the house with heavy-duty laminate flooring.

Hardie Board is made of cement fibers, making it an exceptionally durable siding material. Hardie Board siding cost ranges from $6 to $13 per square foot, depending on the size of the project and regional pricing.

The Home Depot is one of the best places to shop for DeWalt tools. See our favorite products for pros and DIYers from the massive retailer.

Novice gardeners—and those gifted with a green thumb—can fumble from time to time. Learn how to avoid these common gardening mistakes and grow a lush, productive garden.

Prevent ongoing damage to your home by taking action against a mouse infestation.