Outdoor Living Ideas & Trends - Page 12

How to save a dying garden

February 3, 2017

How to save a dying garden

If your green-thumb dreams have turned into a nightmare, here are some tips on how to revive that dying garden.

How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat

February 3, 2017

How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat

Air conditioning is blissful during the summer but running it non-stop during a heat wave will have you cursing when you get your utility bill.

Dryers get better at letting you know lint is blocking the vent

February 3, 2017

Dryers get better at letting you know lint is blocking the vent

A lint-filled dryer vent is not just a lot of fluff.

Breville reclaims its spot atop our food processor Ratings

February 3, 2017

Breville reclaims its spot atop our food processor Ratings

When we first reported on the Breville Sous Chef BFP800XL food processor last year, it made news by beating out Cuisinart, the appliance category's long-time leading brand.

Honda mower with self-charging electric start cuts great too

February 3, 2017

Honda mower with self-charging electric start cuts great too

One of the frustrations of mowing the lawn is getting the dang mower to start.

The best hand and stick vacuums for light-duty cleaning

February 3, 2017

The best hand and stick vacuums for light-duty cleaning

Hand and stick vacuums are small, lightweight picker-uppers meant for spilled cereal, dirty car interiors, and other messes too small to require lugging out the heavy equipment.

The best wrinkle remover? A steam ironing system.

February 3, 2017

The best wrinkle remover? A steam ironing system.

Despite their pressing prowess, steam ironing systems aren't as popular in the U.S. as they are in Europe.

8 ways to make the most of your outdoor space

February 3, 2017

8 ways to make the most of your outdoor space

Tired of a boring deck, patio, or terrace?

Hooray for the red, white and green—pizza on the grill

February 3, 2017

Hooray for the red, white and green—pizza on the grill

Maybe it's time to change up the traditional cookout menu of burgers, steak and hot dogs.

In our chain saw tests, a Stihl is the clear winner

February 3, 2017

In our chain saw tests, a Stihl is the clear winner

After so many severe storms in recent years, homeowners who never dreamed of buying a chain saw now consider the power tool a must-have.