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Outdoor Living February 3, 2017

Best last-minute holiday gifts

Still shopping?

Outdoor Living February 3, 2017

It's what the Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero rider lacks that counts

The mower testers at Consumer Reports are scouting out the next batch of mowers for our tests and found a zero-turn-radius rider that looks like a game changer.

Home Improvement February 3, 2017

Backyard and bathroom updates are the summer's top projects

Home improvement activity is heating up this summer with 60 percent of homeowners expecting to spend an average of $1,200 on at least one upgrade.

Home Improvement 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.

Maintenance 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.

Outdoor Living 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.

Kitchen Tools & Gadgets 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.

Outdoor Living 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.

Outdoor Living 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.

Outdoor Living 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.

Outdoor Living February 3, 2017

8 ways to make the most of your outdoor space

Tired of a boring deck, patio, or terrace?