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A hydrangea flower dried up with snow piled atop it in the winter months.
Lawn & Garden

How to Protect Hydrangeas in Winter so They Bounce Back Better Than Ever Come Spring

Winter-damaged hydrangeas don’t flower well. Here’s how to give these popular landscaping plants the cold-weather care and protection they need for future blooms.

The Best Electric Tiller Options set up together on grass
Reviews

We Tested The Best Electric Tillers and Our Favorite is Easy For Anyone To Use

Whether you’re starting a new garden or maintaining the one you’ve got, the best electric tillers help create ideal soil conditions.

Blue Rooster Chiminea Review
Reviews

Why This Chiminea Is Your Next Backyard Must-Have

I tested the Sun Fire outdoor fireplace from Blue Rooster, and it earned a permanent spot on my patio. Find out why.

A certified pollinator sign in front of a garden of tall wild flowers.
Gardening

These Homeowners Killed Their Grass Lawns for Native Plants—and They Say You Should, Too

No matter what growing zone you live in, low-maintenance lawns featuring native plants can be beautiful, economical choices. These homeowners share their fulfilling experiences after tossing the turf.

A hairdryer, clothes iron, and microfiber cloth on a wood table.
DIY

How to Remove Heat Stains From Wood: 7 Methods That Work

If you've left a hot beverage on your coffee table and marred the table's finish, all is not lost. Here are tricks that can restore wood furniture to its former glory.

Brown and beige two-story suburban home with black shutters.
Exterior

15 Top-Rated Color Combinations for Your Home Exterior

Are you updating your home's exterior and looking for house paint colors that look great together? Ahead, find inspiring hues that will highlight your home's best features and increase your curb appeal.

A professional contractor is on the roof working near the exhaust fan.
Interior

How to Improve Attic Ventilation: What Homeowners Should Know

Better airflow in your attic can protect your home, keep the space cooler, and prevent roof damage.

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Reviews

Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Tools—Here’s How to Get Yours

Snag a free power tool at The Home Depot for a limited time with a qualifying purchase.

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DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for November

Before holiday festivities begin, get your home presentable and ready to receive guests. While you're at it, complete a few easy tasks to ensure that you're nice and warm for the winter.

The Best Palm Sander Options laid on a bench
Reviews

We Tested the Best Palm Sanders, and Our Top Pick Has Barely Any Vibration

Save time and effort with the right palm sander for your woodworking project.

A gardener pruning his fruit trees on a sunny day.
DIY

40 Tasks Homeowners Should Finish Before the First Frost

Stowing summertime gear and readying your home for cold weather while the weather's fine will prevent headaches in the seasons to come.

The Best Turkey Fryer Options
Reviews

We Tested 7 Turkey Fryers, See Which One Is Our Pick For The Perfect Thanksgiving Meal

With an indoor or outdoor turkey fryer, you can cook the crispiest, tastiest, and most delicious bird you’ve ever had.

EcoFlow Delta 3 Review
Energy & Power

EcoFlow Just Keeps Getting Better with Its Newest Power Station

Whether you need an electricity backup system at home or portable power for travel, this power station delivers.

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Review
Reviews

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Makes Cuts Without Leaving Tile in Pieces

This manual tile saw lets you cut tiles cleanly without the mess of a wet tile saw.

selection of best roof cleaners packages laid out on the floor
Reviews

After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration

Bring your home’s roof back to its original glory by removing dark streaks, moss, and other roof-hitchhiking debris. These cleaners will help.

man working on a benchtop jointer
Reviews

Improve Your Woodworking Projects With 2025’s Best Benchtop Jointers

Don’t let warped boards and uneven edges ruin your woodworking projects. One of these benchtop jointers can help.

A garden surrounding a stone garden path with easy-growing flowers surrounding it.
Lawn & Garden

25 Easy-Care Plants That Survive With or Without You

Don't make beautifying your landscaping more difficult than it needs to be! Opt for these low-maintenance flowers and shrubs if you're new to gardening, have a brown thumb, or just want pretty plants without a lot of hassle.

A man kneels in front of a large residential heat pump unit while holding a screwdriver.
Interior

Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Heating—and What You Can Do to Fix It

Here’s how to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve these common heat pump problems to get the heat back on as quickly as possible.

Woman holds a wine glass over a full dishwasher.
DIY

Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Cleaning Properly, and How to Fix It

Troubleshoot a poorly performing dishwasher with these tips and techniques.

Best Trees for Privacy: Keep Prying Eyes Out
Lawn & Garden

The 15 Best Trees and Shrubs to Grow for Backyard Privacy

If you want to keep prying eyes out of your yard, but don’t want to—or can’t—install a fence, consider planting trees and bushes that offer plenty of privacy.