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I tested John Deere’s premium 100-series lawn tractor for two weeks during spring cleanup season. Here’s what I discovered.

I tested Toro’s zero-turn mower for a few weeks and this is what happened.

Give your home a new, refreshed appearance with a thick application of vibrant one coat paint.

Update stucco walls with a quality exterior paint that won’t chip, fade, or peel in harsh weather.

Complement your dishwasher’s hard-working detergent with a rinse aid that will cut down on drying time and leave your dishes spot- and streak-free.

Keep everything fresh and in sight with these refrigerator organization bins.

There’s no pressure to do it all: Hiring a yard waste removal service to clean up and haul away the debris frees up time and can save your back.

When choosing a growing medium, are you pro-peat or hardcore coir? Both types of soilless mixes have their benefits and drawbacks.

Out with the old, in with the new this season with these pretty pieces.

Has planting season crept up on you? No worries. Three easy steps will have your soil ready for veggies and flowers in no time.

What are the best gardening gloves for planting seeds, pruning bushes, pulling weeds, and more? We tested the most popular brands on the market today—find out how they fared in our hands-on tests.

Even the best lawn mower can miss a spot or two where stubborn grass dodges the mower’s blades. Easily clip back these areas using the best grass shears for a beautifully manicured lawn.

Revamp your spring cleaning practices with these smart tips to reduce your carbon footprint while creating a cleaner, healthier home.

Though a pickaxe may seem like a tool from another era, it plays a vital role in today’s landscaping and gardening projects.

Don’t rush your next staining project. Find out the drying time of the wood stain before you start.

If you’re wondering what to do with this year’s income tax refund, we have some ideas for home improvements.

It’s easy to overlook the side yard when landscaping, but with a little effort, this neglected space can make as big a splash as its curb-facing counterpart. 

Compare single-stage vs. two-stage vs. three-stage snow removal machines to pick the one that’s best to help you breeze through a predictable winter chore.

Adding decorative shutters to your windows is a great way to upgrade your home’s curb appeal—and is an easy enough project for most homeowners to DIY themselves. 

Once used primarily for shed roofing, corrugated metal is turning up in the most interesting places, both inside the home and out in the yard.