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Providing another way for us to enjoy our backyards, outdoor kitchens have become a hot renovation project in the past year. The National Kitchen and Bath Association surveyed designers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors and allied professionals and found that 76 percent …

Entryways are the workhorses in our homes, collecting shoes, bags, coats and other items each time we come in the door. But just because that space works hard, doesn’t mean it can’t look good, too. Consumers appreciate options that are …

Caulk Gun (sponsored product) The ETS2000, “The Yellow Gun,” is the number 1 best-selling pro-painter’s caulking gun in North America. It’s 40 percent lighter than metal models with similar features and it has an ergonomic trigger, which together reduce hand …

Often overlooked during regular cleaning, a home’s walls collect fingerprints, dirt and grime. Cleaning walls isn’t always as simple as wiping down with a rag and warm water, however. The higher the gloss in a paint finish, the easier it …

Part of the landscape of many backyards, wooden play sets need the same maintenance and care as a wooden deck or fence. Homeowners should inspect their play sets every year, tightening loose bolts, repairing broken pieces and sanding down rough …

Slow-Release Plant Food (sponsored product) Schultz Nursery Plus Slow-Release Plant Food bases the release rate of the specially coated slow-release nitrogen granules on soil temperature, not moisture level. Therefore, an increase in soil temperature causes the slow-release nitrogen granules to …

Spring cleaning focuses on getting our spaces inside and out clean and organized but can also extend to our bodies and minds. The National Hardware Show offers several health and wellness resources on its website for retailers to focus on …

Over a year after schools across the country moved from in-person classes to virtual schooling, many students are still learning from home, and consumers continue to look for ways to make home spaces more conducive to at-home schooling.  Chalkboard paint …