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Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Rats Outside Your House For Good

Seeing a rat in your yard is alarming. Is it a lone wanderer or a sign of a full-blown infestation? This guide walks you through assessing the problem, making your property unattractive to rodents, and sealing your home to keep them out for good.

A small chip on the edge of a white marble countertop

Fixtures

How To Fix Chips Stains and Cracks In Your Stone Countertop

Don't let chips, cracks, or stains ruin the beauty of your stone countertops. Our comprehensive DIY guide walks you through how to repair common issues on marble, granite, and engineered stone, from filling small cracks to removing stubborn stains and restoring a dull finish.

A close-up of ants crawling on the soil and pot of an indoor plant

Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Ants in Potted Plants for Good

Discovering ants in your houseplants can be alarming, but it's a fixable problem. This guide will walk you through identifying why ants are there, providing both natural and chemical solutions to eliminate them, and offering preventative tips to keep them from coming back.

A patio surface made of pavers showing various stains including oil, rust, and mildew.

Outdoors

How to Remove Stains From Any Patio Surface

Patio stains from oil, rust, or mildew can be an eyesore. Our guide walks you through identifying your patio's material—concrete, stone, or tile—and provides step-by-step instructions to remove any stain and restore your outdoor space.

A clean kitchen sink, implying the garbage disposal is no longer smelly.

Plumbing

How to Clean a Smelly Garbage Disposal and Banish Kitchen Odors

A foul odor from your kitchen sink is a common problem. This guide will walk you through how to identify the source of the smell and clean your garbage disposal, splash guard, and P-trap to eliminate bad odors for good.

Close up of small, dark pest droppings on a white surface

Pest Control

How to Identify and Clean Up Droppings That Look Like Coffee Grounds

Found mysterious droppings that look like coffee grounds or black pepper? It's likely a sign of pests, most commonly cockroaches. This guide will help you safely identify the culprit, clean up the mess, and take action to prevent a full-blown infestation.

A homeowner standing in their yard after successfully removing a small unwanted tree

Outdoors

How to Remove Unwanted Trees and Weeds From Your Yard

Reclaim your outdoor space by learning how to identify and remove pesky volunteer saplings and stubborn weeds. This guide covers safe DIY methods for small jobs and tells you when it's time to call in the pros.

Close-up of a cockroach egg case on a wooden baseboard

Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Cockroach Eggs For Good

Finding cockroach eggs is a sure sign of a bigger problem. This guide will walk you through how to identify cockroach egg cases (oothecae), safely remove them, and take preventative measures to keep your home pest-free for good.

A roof with green moss growing on the shingles.

Exteriors

How to Remove Moss From Your Roof Safely and Effectively

That green, velvety blanket on your roof isn't just a cosmetic issue—it's a silent threat that can trap moisture and cause serious damage. Learn how to safely and effectively remove moss from any type of roof and prevent it from coming back.