Home & Garden
Lindsey Ellefson
Features Editor
Find the latest home and garden advice from Lindsey and the team as they cover everything from organizing and decluttering, to gardening and home improvement.
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All the Gardening Tasks I’m Tackling in May
It's time to set the stage for the rest of the spring and summer.
You Can Get the Nix Mini 3 Color Sensor on Sale for Just $80 Right Now
The Nix Mini is for anyone who needs to match a paint shade.
Five Unexpected Ways Your Home Renovation Can Backfire
A renovation can uncover exciting new problems you never knew you had.
7 ‘Helpful’ Things You Actually Shouldn’t Do for Your Neighbor
Sometimes your good intentions can lead to bad outcomes.
Five Ways to Keep Your Neighbors From Looking Down Into Your Yard
If your neighbors are elevated above you, you need different privacy solutions.
Seven Strategies for Getting the Most Out of Your Small Garden
If you're growing this year to save on groceries, it's important to use your space well.
10 Simple Home Maintenance Steps That Will Make Your Life Easier in the Future
There are all kinds of little things you can do now that Future You will deeply appreciate.
How to Choose the Right Tomato for Your Garden
There's more to it than picking a color and a cute name.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Reviving Old Paint
You can't bring all paint back to life, but that old can might not be a lost cause.
Eight Landscaping Features That Can Lower the Summer Heat in Your Yard
If your outdoor areas get uncomfortably hot, you can use these landscaping techniques to bring the temperature down.
The Spring Cleaning Products Every Home Should Have
It's time to upgrade all the stuff you use to spring clean.
Everything I'm Seeding in April
Even if you haven’t started your seed growing yet, there’s still time.
Nine Ways to Make Your DIY Paint Job Look Professional
If you want your paint job to look like a professional did it, the key is preparation.
All the Gardening Tasks to Tackle in April
It's time to assess your garden and prepare for spring and summer planting.
You Should Grow Snacking Peppers Instead of Bell Peppers
They're less susceptible to pests and produce far more peppers.
Six Ways to Use Landscaping to Enhance Your Home’s Security
If you want to enhance your home’s security, you can install alarms and cameras—but don’t forget to think about your landscaping.
You Can Grow a Mini Fruit Tree on Your Patio
Micro fruit trees and shrubs can thrive in pots, and your patio provides great conditions.
11 Low-Cost, High-Impact Upgrades You Should Do Immediately After Buying a Home
These projects aren't too costly or difficult, but they'll make a new house feel way more like a proper home.
Seven Ways to Make Your Home's Entryway More Secure
Your front door is the most vulnerable spot in your house. Here’s how to make it as secure as possible.
This Robot Vacuum and Mop Is Under $200 Right Now
All the features you need with all the overspending you don't.