Brett Martin

It's pretty easy to solve common grass problems

Treating your yard should be a last resort. There are 7 other ways to lessen where mosquitos breed — and some are low-tech or completely free.

Follow these eight tips for healthy grass with a deep, strong root system.

Spring is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. Here’s how to do it right.

Your time is precious. Stop wasting it scrubbing and spraying.

The pros know all of the trade secrets—so we spoke with a few to help you paint every wall like a champ.

Set up your house with the scariest (and safest) Halloween decor with these guidelines.

From TVs, mirrors, pictures, and more. If you need to hang something on the wall, this is how to do it.

Learn the secrets to keep carpets looking new.

Because you could use some peace and quiet.

Roses have a reputation for being fickle, but growing these flowers doesn't have to be an arduous affair. Here are a few smart tips that will have your roses in bloom soon.

We ask a longtime garden expert for her top tips for successful seedlings. There's no time like the present to get growing.

Here are some of proven tips for eliminating deer ticks.

Forging metal requires technique, creativity, special tools and the right clothing.

Nothing feels better first thing in the morning than walking into the bathroom and experiencing the comforting warmth of heated tiles on bare tootsies. Here's how to make that happen.

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Or you might have a bigger problem in the future.

Prepping your garden beds now can help enrich and hydrate the soil, meaning you won't have as much work to do in the spring. Plus, the soil will be conditioned to encourage healthy spring plant growth.

These tools and tool sets solve problems, simply tasks or make working outside more enjoyable. Get the tools you need to be ready for spring.

A pro explains when you should repair that troublesome fridge, and when you should just chuck it.

A mill file and a vice are all you need to get a sharp edge.

What you need to know about the trendy, no-fuss finish.

Be vigilant about nixing standing water and you can make your home an unfriendly environment for mosquitoes. This is what to look out for.

Before paying a contractor thousands upon thousands of dollars to build or remodel your home, you'd better be damned sure they know what they're doing and won't leave a disaster on your hands.

From simple upgrades to meticulous landscaping projects to replacing outdated fixtures, there are dozens—if not hundreds—of ways to enhance your home's appearance. The improvements shown here won't break the bank and can be completed in a morning. Best of all, they'll make a dramatic difference that you'll appreciate every time you pull into your driveway.

If you're thinking about getting into gardening, or you've tried before and failed, then start with these hardy plants and you'll have a successful plot in no time.

Fire: Is there anything it can't do?

An insurance insider on how to cut your premiums by 35 percent or more.

A wood shop teacher shares the skills and advice that transcend the classroom.

A professional furniture restorer shares her secrets on making repairs that last.

Even if you've never tiled before, you can get impressive results without spending a lot of time or money.

Goodbye, broken glasses and water spots.