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On a kitchen counter, tools and materials needed to make hummingbird food, including teakettle, measuring cup, and sugar.
Lawn & Garden

How to Make Hummingbird Food

Invite hummingbirds into your backyard by offering them a feeder filled with the sugary nectar they love. It’s easy, quick, and economical to make your own hummingbird food.

Family playing in a bestway above ground pool set in a yard
Deals

Beat the Heat With These Hot Pool Deals: Score an Entire Pool Set for Under $200

The summer months can be scorching hot, but what better way to cool off than in a new pool! We've rounded up some of the best pool deals here.

A group of the Best Suet Bird Feeders hanging outdoors together before testing.
Exterior

The Best Suet Bird Feeders for Your Backyard, Tested

The right feeder will attract more birds for your viewing pleasure—and keep them coming back.

Stairs with white risers and light wood treads with a white wall in the background.
Interior

How to Build Stairs

There's a lot to consider when constructing stairs: the rise/run ratio, treads, and essential tools, like the carpenter's square. Follow these guidelines for help building stairs.

A floor sander sits on an unfinished wood floor in an empty room.
DIY

Renting a Floor Sander: How Much It Costs and What to Expect

Homeowners can give their old and tired floors new life by renting a floor sander. The average cost to rent a floor sander ranges from $42 to $200 per day.

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Lawn & Garden

Solved! This Is the Best Time to Water Grass

To nurture your lawn without wasting a precious resource, learn when—and just how much—you should water it.

An empty room contains from left to right: a roller tray, a long-handled roller brush, a paint pail, and a step ladder.
Interior

Painting Tools and Materials

Here’s a list of essential tools and materials to help you get started on your next painting project.

A gallon can of Benjamin Moore INSL-X paint next to a cement block during testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

How Good Is INSL-X Paint by Benjamin Moore? A Tested Review 

This high-quality indoor/outdoor floor paint creates a strong bond and provides traction to prevent slips and falls.

A pest control pro sprays for pests outside a brick home.
Reviews

Thousands of Satisfied Customers Can’t Lie: The Most Persistent Pests Are No Match for Terminix

Pest control is best left to the pros, and Terminix is one of the best companies to choose from. Is there any reason to not choose Terminix—if you can even book the service?

Orkin logo and Terminix logo with a "vs" graphic between the two.
Reviews

Orkin vs. Terminix: Which Pest Control Company Should You Choose?

Nobody wants to need an exterminator, but when they do, they want the best. These two national companies have solid name recognition and reputation, but who wins in an Orkin vs. Terminix face-off?

Multiple rain gauges lined up outside on the lawn
Reviews

7 of the Best Rain Gauges, According to Testing

A rain gauge is a useful tool for gardening, farming, and staying informed about weather conditions.

An assortment of colorful countertop appliances by Smeg sit on a wooden counter.
Interior

Colorful Kitchen: 9 Brands That Make Appliances in Fun Colors

Add a taste of the rainbow to your cooking space.

A modern kitchen with green-teal cabinets.
DIY

11 DIY Projects to Update Your Kitchen Cabinets

Are your kitchen cabinets in need of a makeover? From simple updates to more significant changes, get started on one of these DIY projects this weekend.

A person wearing a pink rubber glove wiping above the baseboard of a yellow wall with a flat paint texture.
Interior

How to Clean Flat Paint Walls—the Trickiest of Finishes

Learn how to clean walls with flat paint by using the right tools and techniques to keep them looking fresh and spotless.

A close up view of a dry cicada shell.
Lawn & Garden

Are Cicada Exoskeletons Good for the Garden? 

They’re here for only a few weeks every 13 to 17 years, making a loud, high-pitched buzz and leaving behind creepy, crunchy exoskeletons, but periodical cicadas might actually benefit your garden.

A modern bedroom with dark pink ceiling.
Interior

8 Ceiling Paint Color Trends to Consider for Your Next Home Refresh

Looking to take your design project to the next level? Skip the basic ceiling white and opt for one of these designer hues overhead.

A person climbing a ladder to reach the gutters on a home.
DIY

8 Types of Ladders Every Homeowner Should Know

Find out which type of ladder is best-suited to that next home project, and make working at heights easier and safer.

A couple with their baby are sitting on their porch steps.
DIY

7 Ways to Turn a Starter Home into a Forever Home

When you can’t move, but you need more space from your house, here are a few ways to maximize your living area.

A chaos garden outside a residential home in a suburban neighborhood.
Lawn & Garden

What Is Chaos Gardening? It’s Not as Simple as It Sounds

Explore chaos gardening—a low-maintenance approach that combines spontaneity with nature's unpredictability to create lush, vibrant ecosystems.

A backyard inground swimming pool with a black-and-glass enclosure protecting it from the elements.
Exterior

Building a Pool Screen Enclosure: Costs and Key Considerations

A pool screen enclosure offers protection from insects and debris, as well as additional security. Pool screen enclosure costs range from $5,708 to $16,608, with the national average at $10,675.