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Learn the best ways to mow the lawn, take care of those pesky weeds and create the backyard of your dreams with these lawn care maintenance and repair tips.

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Self-Propelled vs. Push Mower: What’s the Difference?

Finding the right lawn mower for your property and budget can be a bit confusing. When it comes to self-propelled vs. push mower, we'll help you decide which one is right for you.

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7 Tips on How to Repel Mosquitoes

Spend more time outdoors relaxing, not chasing away mosquitoes.


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Top 10 Lawn Mower Safety Tips

Before you start cutting the grass, be sure you brush up on these lawn mower safety tips.


Here’s Why Mowing Leaves Is Better Than Raking Them

Mulching leaves is better for your yard, your back and your budget


Key Differences Between Lilac Bushes and Lilac Trees

Lilacs are a beautiful, sweet-smelling sign of spring, whether in shrub or tree form. What differences between the two do...

12 Best Rake Tips and Tricks

Rakes don't just clean up leaves. They can do lawn care and so much more.


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13 Brilliant Fertilizing Tips and Tricks

Fertilizing is key to a luscious, healthy lawn and garden, and these tips will make a big difference.

How to Repair a Garden Hose

Fix leaky garden hoses quickly and cheaply.


The Best Alternatives for Products and Materials Facing Supply-Chain Issues

Everything seems like it's out of stock this summer. Here are reliable alternatives to some things that are in high...


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What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....


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Yard Safety Tips for Commonly Used Equipment

Injuries can occur if the right safety precautions aren't adhered to while using lawn and garden equipment. Here are simple...

10 Things That Attract Mosquitoes to Your Home

Don't leave a welcome mat for mosquitoes to swarm your home!


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If You See a Dryer Sheet in Your Mailbox, This Is What It Means

There's actually a really good reason for it...


The Most Essential Products for New Homeowners

From cleaning supplies to tools, here's a list of everything you'll need for your new home.


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When Should I Fertilize My Lawn?

The more you know, the more your grass will grow. Here are the best ways to maximize your lawn fertilization...


19 Outdoor DIY Projects to Help You Find Some Fresh Air

Get your car, lawn, home and yard in ship-shape with these outdoor DIY projects.

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Lawn-Cutting Do’s and Don’ts to Avoid Grass Damage

There are definite do's and don'ts when it comes to how to cut grass. Follow these 10 expert mowing tips...


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20 Things to Consider When Buying a Lawn Mower

There's lots to consider when it comes time to buy a lawn mower


12 Tricked-Out Lawn Mowers You Need to See

Whether you want your machine to go faster or have more style, these tips for tricking out your lawn mower...


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Family Handyman’s Vintage Projects and Tips From the ’60s

Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through the use of step-by-step projects. To celebrate...


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What Plants Should Gardeners Water Before Winter?

Protect your perennials, trees and shrubs from winter damage and dehydration with these expert gardening tips.


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7 Ways to Prepare Your Lawn for the Fall

Learn the best ways to prep your lawn for fall.


14 Quick and Simple Yard Maintenance Things to Do in October

Tackle these outdoor tasks in October so you don't get behind with fall yard maintenance.


50 Crucial Fall Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Forget

You'll definitely regret skipping over any of these important home maintenance tasks this fall.


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11 Spreading Shrubs You Don’t Want to Plant

Some are garden thugs, others are maintenance hogs or one-hit wonders. Don't bother planting these shrubs.

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What Grass Grows In Shade and How Do I Grow It?

Shady areas are terrific for keeping cool, but not necessarily for growing grass. Here are some tips to help you...


19 Things You Should Never Do To Your Lawn

Whether you’re a green thumb or not, it’s easy to maintain a barefoot-worthy lawn with these tips.


How To Get Rid of Crabgrass

Need to defend your turf from crabgrass? Follow these tips and learn how to kill crabgrass and be one step...


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Home Gardening: Easier Weeding and Watering

These great tips will help you create an ideal, low-maintenance and beautiful outdoor living space.


20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing

It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...


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How to Loosen Nuts, Bolts and Screws

Torches, screw extractors, oil and other tricks to help you free stuck fasteners. These tips work on any fasteners in...