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    Get Ready for Warm Weather With the Best Above-Ground Pools

    It pays to buy your new pool online. Not only can you save tons of money, but you don't have...


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    How to Build Cornhole Boards

    Bring your next backyard barbecue to life by building this beautiful cornhole set.


    Should You Paint Your Lawn Green? What to Know About This Trend

    Is this recent trend going to kill your lawn? A turf specialist weighs in.


    How To Build a Brick Pizza Oven

    Make artisan pizzas and more right in your backyard.


    We’re Obsessed with This Under $100 Outdoor Bar Table—Here’s Why

    Get ready for cocktail hour with this aesthetically pleasing pop-up bar and beverage cooler. This outdoor bar table...


    Great Northern Campfire Popcorn Popper: Best of 2023? Review!

    Making memories and a delicious snack? We're so in.


    4 Patio Furniture Covers to Keep Your Seating Dry Through the Seasons

    Don't let your outdoor furniture suffer on the off-season. These patio furniture covers are designed to protect your backyard oasis...


    5 Best Wicker Patio Furniture Pieces for Outdoor Cozy Cottage Vibes

    Bring a timeless look to your backyard, front porch or deck with our top picks for the best wicker patio...

    This $5 Handy Tool Removes Ticks From Dogs, Cats and Humans

    Prevention is the best medicine, but when a tick comes into contact with pet or human skin, you'll be happy...


    8 Inexpensive Ways To Cover a Chain Link Fence

    Want a little privacy in your yard? Convert your chain link fence into one you can't see through without breaking...


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    How To Grow Calla Lilies

    Calla lilies are easy to grow and with a little care can be replanted every year, even in colder climates.


    The REI Sale Section Has Darn Tough Socks on Deep Discount—Here’s What Else We’re Buying

    New markdowns just dropped at REI! Get ahead of the curve and save up to 50% on Patagonia, Hydro Flask...


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    What To Know About Transplanting Plants

    Transplanting perennials is easier than most gardeners realize, often resulting in more plants to grow and share with others.


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    A Guide To Sustainable Gardening

    Let nature make your gardening easier so it's better for your health, your community and the planet. Here's how.


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    How To Grow a Rose Bush

    Today's modern rose bushes are as easy to grow as any other shrub. Plant them in a good spot and...


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    5 Best Solar Powered Coolers

    Ditch the hassle of ice by harnessing the power of the sun to keep your food cold. Here are our...


    Top-Rated Wood-Burning, Propane Fire Pits on Amazon For Your Backyard

    Getting ready for backyard entertaining? An Amazon fire pit can be the key to transforming your outdoor space into one...

    Sate Your Thirsty Lawn: Shop 10 Sprinkler Sales

    Don't get hosed—save up to 70% on sprinklers when you shop these on-sale finds.


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    Plant Food vs. Fertilizer: What’s the Difference?

    There's a lot of confusion over whether plant food is the same thing as fertilizer. Is there a difference? Let's...


    This Genius Heated Camping Chair is Made for Chilly Outdoor Activities

    Whether you’re tailgating, ice fishing or stargazing, you’ll love having a warm seat. The Hot Seat is a...


    10 Best Stand-On Mowers of 2024, According to a Lawncare Expert

    The best stand-on mowers provide the deck size and performance of sit-down models with a superior line of sight and...


    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...


    Solo Stove Just Launched a Pellet Fire Pit Adapter, and We Tried It

    Want a clean-burning, low-maintenance fuel source for your Solo Stove fire pit? The Solo Stove Pellet Adapter allows...

    10 Solo Stove Accessories to Make the Most of Your Fire Pit, Tested

    Whether you already own a fire pit or are thinking about purchasing one, upgrade it with cool Solo...


    Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Review: Yes, It’s Actually Smokeless

    Check out our editor's Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 review for the 4-1-1 on the hottest (pun intended) smokeless...


    Stop Mowing the Grass! At Least for This Month

    This spring, laziness pays off big for pollinators. Here's how to effectively and politely participate in No Mow May.


    Yeti Recalls 1.9 Million Coolers and Cases—Here’s What We Know

    Here's how to determine if you have a product included in the Yeti recall—and what your next steps are if...


    What Is Guerrilla Gardening?

    The controversial activist practice is rooted in the fight for climate justice.


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    Tips for Installing a Chain Link Fence

    It might sound intimidating. But with the right equipment, experience and help, you can install a chain link fence in...