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Preserve the crystal clear water of your pool by filtering out dust, debris, and small particles with new pool filter sand for your sand filter.

Why are wasps attracted to your property, and what can you do to get them to leave?

Do you want to make sure your septic tank is clean and in good repair? You'll have to find the tank first.

Here are some of our favorite affordable organizers for tidying on a budget.

Our top pick was comfortable, reusable, and cheap—without sacrificing noise reduction.

It's looking a little bleak, but you can help butterflies from your own backyard. Plus: Ikea's new inclusive line of products, the new 'wellness' room trend, and more in this week's news digest.

Dishwasher technology continues to offer innovative solutions to help you keep your kitchen sparkling.

Experts recommend their favorite perennials that can last decades.

If you need flowering shrubs that—like “mad dogs and Englishmen”—aren’t afraid of the midday sun, try these.

This is a game changer for cordless power tools and so much more.

Make any lawn look healthy and green by selecting the right weed and feed product. We put various weed and feed products to the test, see which one outperformed the others.

If you prefer produce so spicy that it makes your eyes water and your nose run, try growing the vegetable that is as strong as a horse.

By mulching your lawn clippings instead of bagging them, you can return nutrients to your grass and reduce its dependence on fertilizer.

Whether you need an effective eco-friendly solution or a fast-acting chemical, the best grub killer will eliminate an infestation of lawn-eating beetle larvae.

A good brush, broom, garden hose, and a DIY solution are all you need to get your home's siding clean again. Exterior siding experts weigh in with their best cleaning tips for vinyl siding.

Electrical or gas issues, or problems with some of the machine's inner workings, may be to blame. We'll help you troubleshoot the problem.

Rakes, loppers, trowels, shears, and more—it takes a lot of tools to maintain a growing garden. Corral clutter and give garden tools a place to call home with these practical organizers.

Treat the yard and garden with a slug killer to ensure that your lawn, flowers, and vegetables are protected from these slimy pests.

A home that feels overly humid might be poorly ventilated, or have plumbing issues. Fix your humidity problems by locating the source of your problem first.

Harnessing the power of the sun, these energy-efficient pumps offer a sustainable way to move water for gardens, ponds, and more. We put them to the test to see how they’d perform in real-world conditions.