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Keep the house up to date and in-season with a wide array of home improvement topics and ideas.
How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers
Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.
How to Winterize and Store Garden Hoses
With old man winter knocking on the door, time to reel in that garden hose. Here are a few tips...
How to Build Stronger Retaining Walls
Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.
How to Dry and Store Garden Herbs
Stock your pantry with home-dried herbs and save money at the grocery store. Here's how.
How to Get Rid of the 10 Worst Garden Insects
As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's a look at...
Why Plants are Perfect Housewarming Gifts (and 5 Great Ones to Give!)
Houseplants help transform a new house into a home. Here are five reasons to give them to new homeowners especially,...
Is Mulch Safe for Dogs to Eat?
Mulch can tidy up a garden bed, prevent weeds and help retain moisture. But is it safe for your dog?
Electrical Wiring: How to Run Power Anywhere
The easiest way to bring electricity to a shed, garden or lamppost
How to Bury Underground Cable
We break down four options for underground wiring. Here's what you need to know.
Good Bugs For Your Garden
Among the hundreds of thousands of bug species, some are really beneficial for your yard. Discover the good bugs for...
How to Clean Rubber Car Mats
Cleaning the dried mud and spilled coffee off your rubber car mats is quick and easy with a high-pressure garden...
7 Non-Toxic Ways to Keep Slugs and Snails Out of Your Garden
They're slimy, slithery and such a nuisance. See how you can keep slugs and snails from running roughshod over your...
10 Worst Garden Pests and How to Get Rid of Them
They may be cute, but birds and mammals can wreak havoc in your garden. Here are some of the most...
10 Vegetables You Should Start Indoors
Even if you're stuck inside you can still start preparing for your vegetable garden. Here are 10 veggies that work...
12 Houseplants You’ll Regret
The selection of houseplants today is almost as impressive as the many benefits of having them in your home. Some...
14 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Yard
Whether you dream of lush, green grass or a vegetable garden with a bounty of produce, there are things you...
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Gardeners
Make a New Year's resolution to garden smarter, greener and—yes—easier this coming year. Try some of these resolutions on for...
6 Surprising Facts About Bats
Get to know the misunderstood marvels that benefit your garden. Check out these fun facts about bats.
These Infographics Show the Fruits and Vegetables in Season Every Month of the Year
Plan to purchase your fruits and vegetables during their peak seasons, and you'll not only enjoy them more, you'll save...
10 Crazy Things You Didn’t Know About Bees
Think you know everything there is to know about bees? Guess again.
11 Essential Garage Storage Products We’re Buying on Amazon This Month
It's time to get organized! From systems for storing garden tools and sporting equipment, to organizers for power tools and...
Our Favorite Stylish Fairy Garden Decor
From welcome signs to mailboxes, mushroom houses to trees, fairy garden decor can help you create an enchanting, magical space...
Best Flowers for Bees and Other Pollinators
Help the pollinators around your home by planting flowers for bees, many of which are easy to grow and low...
10 Bee Friendly Plants to Have in Your Yard
Even if you aren't a beekeeper, there are still plenty of reasons to encourage bees to inhabit your garden or...
Why Everyone Needs Solar Garden Fairy Lights
Solar garden fairy lights create a mesmerizing glow for indoors or out. If you've been looking for the right lights...
Flower Bed Decor That’s Not Tacky
Tacky flower bed decor? Gnome thank you! From rustic to modern, these tasteful landscape additions elevate your outdoor space.
Planning a Backyard Path: Gravel Paths
Attractive, inexpensive and easy to build
10 Plants That Are Toxic for Your Pet
Plants add color, texture and beauty to your home and yard, but some of those plants are toxic for your...
13 Crazy Things Home Depot Employees Have Seen
Imagine going to The Home Depot and discovering a customer taking a nap on patio furniture. Or perhaps you see...
10 Outstanding Desert Landscaping Ideas
While not as boisterous as a cottage garden nor as lush as a tropical garden, desert landscapes have an undeniable...