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    The 7 Best Indoor Grills That Add Flavor to Any Kitchen

    Grill-iant idea: Take the party indoors with these sizzling indoor grills!


    Yellow Leaf Hammock: A Short Review on Comfort and Hanging Ease!

    Feel like you're (almost) on a tropical island vacation with Yellow Leaf Hammocks hanging in your backyard.


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    How To Get Rid of a Gas Grill

    Time to retire your old gas grill? Here's how to safely and responsibly get rid of your grill so you...


    Grill Gourmet Goods with the Tytus Grill Island

    Create a gourmet outdoor kitchen with the easy-to-assemble Tytus Grill Island.


    I Have My Eye On the Aquarest Spa Hot Tub—Here’s Why

    Relax in a hot tub that doesn't require professional installation. Wayfair's Aquarest Spa is everything you need in a home...


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    10 Ideas for Hot Tub Landscaping on a Budget

    Give your hot tub a welcoming vibe without busting the budget. These savvy tips will help you create a private...


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    How and Why To Grow a Native Plant Garden

    Native plants are beneficial for wildlife and make your gardening life easier. Here's how easy it is to start a...


    Save on Cleanup with These Versatile Grill Mats

    Get rid of your grandpa's old fish-grilling basket—these grill mats are the way to go!

    What To Know About Soil Contamination

    Is your soil contaminated? Are you unknowingly the culprit? Here's what to know about soil contamination in your yard.


    It’s Clear Why This Boho-Inspired Patio Egg Chair Is a Bestseller at Walmart

    Whether you need to fill an empty spot indoors or outdoors, this cool patio egg chair is worth checking out.


    The Best Coolers for Camping, BBQs and Ice-Cold Drinks, Tested by Editors

    Keep your drinks and food fresh for days with our picks for the best coolers. Pass us a cold one!


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    Should You Be Using a Tree Watering Bag?

    Do you know what tree watering bags are? Learn the pros and cons of utilizing them for newly planted trees...


    5 Best Watering Cans for Healthy Plants

    Keep your plants healthy and hydrated with the best watering cans!


    Shoppers Rave About This Camping Chair with a Built-In Backpack and Cooler

    It's a chair, it's a cooler, it's a backpack—is there anything the Parkit chair can't do?


    Best Portable, Smokeless Fire Pits For Perfect Warm Gatherings

    Prepare to spend more time outdoors this season with the best fire pit in your yard.


    If You Have a Sandbox, You Need This Trick for Keeping Pests Out

    Skip the store and look in your pantry! This simple (not to mention cheap) trick will help keep pests out...


    The Best Rain Gear to Keep You Dry in Spring Showers

    Pop-up showers are bound to appear. Make sure you stay dry with our favorite rain gear.

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    Can You Put Epsom Salt in a Hot Tub?

    Adding the therapeutic product to a spa may actually cause more stress. Find out why and consider these alternatives.


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    9 Backyard Gazebo Ideas for the Summer

    These Instagram ideas show how upgraded furnishings and accessories, along with creativity, turn a basic gazebo into a covered outdoor...


    If You Need to Patch Lawn Gaps, You Need This Easy Toilet Paper Hack

    Who knew the key to a lush lawn was in your bathroom cupboard?


    If You See This Red Fuzzy Plant, This Is What It Is

    These fun and funky flowers will add a big dose of personality to your springtime garden!


    This Easy Hack Will Make Installing Walkway Solar Lights a Breeze

    Do you have a difficult patch of soil where you want garden lights? This easy hack will make installing solar...


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    What To Know About In-Ground Hot Tubs

    An in-ground hot tub is the ultimate in luxury, and it can increase your home's value. If that sounds interesting...

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    How To Grow Rhubarb

    For jam, pie and other desserts, rhubarb is a favorite early summer treat. And if you've wondered how to grow...


    CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator: A Must-Have for Your Garden! (We Tried It!)

    The CobraHead Weeder removes weeds with ease—and so much more!


    20 Clever Garden Gift Basket Ideas to Embrace Their Green Thumb

    Looking for garden gift basket ideas? Find inspiration, all-in-one kits, subscription gifts and more, curated by a gardener.


    The AeroPress Coffee Maker Is Portable, Affordable and Worth the Hype

    The AeroPress coffee press is fast and easy—and doesn't require expensive pods. It brews your favorite coffee in just one...


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    How To Move a Hot Tub

    Considering moving a hot tub on your own? Here's a collection of tips and tricks to make it as easy...


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    How Do I Harden Off Plants?

    Looking forward to taking seedlings outside and planting them in your garden? Who isn't? Just remember to harden off plants...