Category: Home & Garden

If you have a garage, shed, or other outbuilding, now is the time to check it for leaks. Leaks can occur in warm weather as […]

A sewing machine is a fantastically useful thing, but too often sewing machines languish in the closet because something didn’t work right the last time […]

Preparing for cool weather means maintaining your home regularly. Preparing for warmer temperatures, more rain and more time spent indoors means you may need a […]

Living in a densely populated area such as a city, or even a more spacious suburb, has many benefits, but it comes at a price. […]

Whether you’re planning to gut and remodel your kitchen or are simply looking for a new faucet, you know how expensive bathroom and kitchen fixtures […]

The Greenworks 80V 21-inch Brushless Lawn Mower offers easy push-button starting and smooth operation for $374.49 (down from $499.99). The two included 2.0Ah batteries provide […]

Cordless tools can be expensive, so if you’re looking to expand your kit, you may be planning on spending a lot of money. However, choosing […]

If you have a cordless drill in your toolbox at home, you might think it’s only good for drilling and maybe driving screws. But you […]

Labor Day isn’t until September 2nd, but Lowe’s Labor Day sale is already in full swing. The sale includes discounts on tools , appliances , […]

It may not be Labor Day yet, but as with most shopping holidays, retailers are looking to get an early start. Home Depot (and its […]

Cleaning up your yard after a storm can result in a lot of debris, including fallen sticks and branches. But you don’t have to throw […]

Of all the things you learn in college, one of the most useful lessons may be how to cook for yourself, even—especially? – when you […]

There are many reasons why you might not address your neighbors by their first names. Perhaps you’ve recently moved (or moved any time in the […]

Like any other era, the 90s are back to grace us with their nostalgic presence. Design trends come and go, but some make a comeback, […]

Mark Twain’s classic advice to “buy land, they don’t make it anymore” is evergreen, but for many modern people there is an option that boggles […]

If your second floor is constantly hot, you may think there is little you can do about it. If you’ve tried using the ceiling fan […]

A quality set of cordless tools will make DIY projects and home maintenance jobs much easier to cross off your to-do list, and DeWalt has […]

I’ll be honest: when it comes to smart locks, I’m not immediately sold. My inner skeptic kept whispering, “What if the battery dies and you’re […]

If you rent an apartment or live in a dorm, there may be rules against using nails or screws to hang pictures. Likewise, if your […]

According to the FBI, more than 3,000 burglaries occur every day in the United States. Of course, you can take steps to try to protect […]

No matter how many outlets you have in your home, chances are there aren’t enough (especially if you have an older home) and you’ll need […]

If you already have a Makita cordless tool set that you’re looking to expand, or you’re just starting to build a cordless set for your […]

As summer enters its final phase, it’s time to cross a few maintenance tasks off your list. From HVAC systems to landscaping, a little maintenance […]

If you’re getting ready to take on a maintenance job or DIY project, you may need some new tools. Having the right equipment can speed […]

Although I had long toyed with the idea of ​​raising a flock of chickens in my backyard, I knew it wouldn’t be easy. Caring for […]

Mistakes happen, especially when it comes to mail. Carriers sometimes misread addresses, letters can move around in the back of a truck, and people move […]

If you’re thinking about selling but don’t have the budget for bigger changes like a completely new kitchen or bathroom, you might think that staging […]

Making a room feel larger often depends on the size and placement of your windows. But replacing your windows with larger windows or adding more […]

Updating your dining room can give you a good excuse to gather around the table for a meal, while also upping your entertaining game. Improving […]

It’s not just you: it’s getting hotter. While 2023 was the hottest year since people started tracking temperatures, we’re on track to break that record […]

Zippers haven’t changed much since they were first invented, and none of the problems we all face remain. From a stuck zipper to teeth that […]

I’m always looking for ways to fill boxes with trash. I do this for two reasons: I refuse to waste money on buying fresh boxes […]

The moment you have something, you become worried that someone will take it away from you. Even though crime rates have fallen sharply over the […]

If you’ve put any effort into making your yard and outdoor space beautiful, or at least livable, you’ve likely encountered certain features or fixtures that […]

Water is the enemy of all homes: just over one-fifth of insurance claims involve water damage, and not just from a broken pipe or leaking […]

Depending on where you live, the summer months can mean lazy days cooking by the pool or hiding in dark rooms with the air conditioning […]

It’s hard to resist the urge to turn on the air conditioning during hot weather. But if you rely on your window unit to keep […]

If you want to avoid high energy bills from running your air conditioner on full blast all summer long, there’s one often-overlooked feature that can […]

A small bathroom can be a disappointment. On the one hand, not having to go down the stairs in the middle of the night is […]

The other day I noticed a woman wearing the most beautiful Kendra Scott necklace . It sat right in the hollow of her neck—not quite […]