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Mulch, Rock, or Bark: Rethink Your Garden Beds
Choosing the right types of mulch for ground cover can make a big difference in how your garden looks and functions.
So, Your Pet Stinks Up Your Bedding? Learn How to Fix That
The unfortunate part of a snuggling pet is combating odors and stains.
How to Clean Your Kitchen Sponge (and When It’s Time to Toss It)
Kitchen sponges can carry a lot of bacteria—here’s how to keep them clean and safe to use.
Swimming Pool Trends That Are Reshaping Backyards
Today, homeowners care less about size and more about integrations for usability and enhancing the surrounding space.
KitchenAid's New Countertop Cooker Has an Impressive 16 Presets
Think beyond white rice. This model is designed for smaller kitchens with limited counter space, and is perfect shoppers who want a lower-cost option.
How to Open a Can Without a Can Opener
Techniques to keep in mind when you're in a pinch.
Trend Spotting: Matte Finishes Are Taking Over the Kitchen
From faucets to stand mixers, matte surfaces are reshaping how today’s kitchens look and feel.
How Do You Know If Your Lawn Mower Spark Plug Needs to Be Replaced?
A spark plug might be small, but it can cause big problems when it starts to go bad.
How to Check for Gutter Damage After the Winter
Rule out damage as soon as the snow and ice melts.
How to Revive Your Lawn After a Rough Winter
Snow, slush, and cold weather leave their mark. Learn what you can do to help your lawn bounce back this spring.
5 Ways to Get an Early Start on Your Garden
We tapped the professionals to learn more about when you can get this year's garden started, with consideration to your local zone.
Ferry-Morse’s Bulk Seed Mixes Make Lawn Care and Gardening Easier Than Ever
A fresh, effortless way to grow flowers, wildflowers, and lawn alternatives.
How Much Soil Should You Use in a Raised Garden?
Plus, experts share why the type of soil you choose matters.
Is Humidity Inside Your Home Threatening Your Health?
Learn how to improve your home’s humidity levels to prevent illness and protect the indoors of your home against moisture damage and mold.
How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades (Push, Riding, and Reel Mowers)
Sharp blades make mowing quicker, easier, and better for your lawn, no matter what type of mower you use.
14+ Things to Clean With Your Steam Cleaner
All made easier with the cleaning power of steam.
The Aesthetic We Really Strive For? It’s Called Midimalism
Clean spaces meet personal style. It’s not minimalism nor maximalism, but a look that most of us can live with.
39 Smart Home Devices You'll Want to Try
Absolutely awesome. ✌️
Selling Your Home? If You Live in a Football City, Consider This
New data highlights how loyal NFL fans are influenced to find the perfect space for game-day celebrations.
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Spruce Weed & Grass Killer: Simpler Ingredients, Serious Results
We tested this family- and pet-safe formula. It works fast, and we're not alone in saying that. Forty thousand more people voted it best in its category!
The Many Benefits of Growing a Clover Lawn (Instead of Grass)
Grow your own luck.
Timing Your Spring Lawncare Routine is More Important Than You Think
Growth, dryness, and warmer soil temperatures are better signals than a specific date.
Is My Lawn Dead or Dormant?
Learn how to tell if your lawn is dormant or in distress.
How to Test Your Soil Quality at Home
Not sure what your soil needs to help plants and grass succeed? Let’s break down soil testing methods.
Don’t Pass on Dormant Grass Seeding—It Works
This often-overlooked seeding method allows grass seed to lie in wait, ready to sprout as soon as the soil warms up.
When to Plant Grass Seed in March (And When to Hold Off)
Get expert insights and learn how soil temperature, grass type, and regionality changes the timing.
