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How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Your Backyard

You don't need a lot of fancy equipment (or heavy-duty chemicals) to help keep your backyard get-togethers mosquito bite-free.

Bye-Bye, Bugs

The 9 Best Outdoor Mosquito Repellents for a Bite-Free Night

8 Plants That Repel Bugs and Mosquitoes

This Is Why Bug Bites Itch So Darn Much—and Your 8 Best Options for Relief

5 Ways to Rid Your Porch or Patio of Bugs All Summer Long

Today's Must-Reads

HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Released the 2023 Colors of the Year—and They're All About Vintage Comfort

10 Best Back-to-School Shopping Hacks to Save You Money This Year

Ask a Beauty Editor: Best Drugstore Concealers (Under $15!)

The Latest

Amazon Shoppers' Favorite Bedding Brand Just Launched Cooling Linen Sheets—and They're Already on Sale

Create a Warm Welcome With Small Front Porch Decorating Ideas

I Put Sweatproof Makeup to the Test—These Were the Ones That Actually Worked

HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Released the 2023 Colors of the Year—and They're All About Vintage Comfort

Save 15% on the Anti-Aging Moisturizer People Are Calling a 'Game Changer' With Our Exclusive Discount Code

I Test Clever Products for Work, and This Compact KitchenAid Drying Rack Is a Space-Saving Dream

Get Grilling

How Long to Cook (Pretty Much) Anything on the Grill

14 Best Rub, Sauce, and Marinade Recipes for Grilling Season

How to Cook Hamburgers 5 Different Ways—Including Grilled, Broiled, and More

The 5 Best Charcoal Grills for Cooking Outdoors

Here's How to Grill Vegetables to Perfection—and 7 Recipes to Make With Them

This Soothing, Restorative Face Mask Is So Good, I'm Actually Ditching My Foundation

Our Testing Team Named This Handheld Steamer the 'Best Portable' Model—and It's on Sale for $30

Ask a Beauty Editor: Best Drugstore Concealers (Under $15!)

The 8 Best Lawn Chairs for Relaxing Outdoors

Space of the Week: This Tone-on-Tone Kitchen Features the Trendiest Color of the Year

The 7 Best Hose Reels for Every Type of Yard, According to Our Tests

Paint Pros

How to Clean Paint Brushes and Rollers, the Easy Way

These Are the Top Kitchen Paint Color Trends of 2022, According to Design Pros

Design Pros Swear by These 6 Sage Green Paint Colors

How to Get Your Sleep Back on Track Before September //

The 8 Best Fire Pits to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

This Tower Fan With Over 26,500 Five-Star Ratings Is a 'Godsend' for Cooling Down Rooms Quickly

Yes, You Can Make Plant-Based Seafood With Pantry Staples: Here's How

44 Best Shows on Netflix to Watch This August

The 15 Best Outdoor Games Everyone Will Love

Decor Refresh

How to Design a Maximalist Living Room, According to Dabito

These Space-Saving Furniture Pieces Will Make Even Small Living Rooms Feel So Much Bigger

20 Inspiring Entryway Ideas That Make a Great First Impression

12 Guest Bedroom Ideas for a Cozy, Inviting Space

How to Create a Hotel-Worthy Guest Bedroom, According to Designer Erin Wheeler

Smart Money Awards: The Best Financial Apps and Services of 2022

The 7 Best Percale Sheets for a Cool and Crisp Bed, According to Our Tests

The 6 Best Hose Nozzles, According to Our Tests

The 5 Best Portable Air Conditioners to Stay Cool All Summer

30 Quick Appetizer Recipes That Are Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby?

Food Trends

What Is Pink Pineapple and How Do You Cook With It?

Here Are the 10 Most Popular TikTok Recipes of 2022—Did Your Favorite Make the List?

A Dirty Shirley Is the 'Drink of the Summer': Here's How to Make It

How to Cook Hamburgers 5 Different Ways—Including Grilled, Broiled, and More

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How to Cook Ribs on the Grill—Including Baby Back Ribs, Spare Ribs, and More

How to Grill Brats Perfectly Every Time

How Long to Cook (Pretty Much) Anything on the Grill

How to Make Coleslaw, According to Professional Chefs

Skincare

This $18 Moisturizer Made My Year-Round Dry Skin the Softest It's Ever Been

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Use a Face Roller for Maximum Skincare Benefits

The 9 Best Facial Cleansers for All Skin Types

What Happens If You Apply Your Skincare In The Wrong Order? We Asked Experts

This Shopper- and Beauty Writer-Loved Skincare Brand Is Having a Major Sale Across Its Entire Site

These Are The Best Times to Buy Linens, Furniture, and More at a Discount

How to Cook Corn on the Cob 6 Different Ways—Including Boiled, Roasted, and More

How to Workout Safely (and Avoid Heat Exhaustion) When It's Boiling Hot Outside

Everything You Need to Know About Scalp Foundation for Thinning Hair

Should You Pay For a Monthly Credit Monitoring Service?

Why Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages So Popular Again?

Inspiring Spaces

Space of the Week: A Brilliant Laundry Room Reno Maximizes Storage and Counter Space

Space of the Week: This Kitchen's Island Was Expanded and Stocked With Storage—No Major Demo Necessary

Space of the Week: Floral Wallpaper Becomes the Defining Feature of a Formerly Bland Bathroom

How Long Should You Grill Your Food?

25 Radish Recipes to Add Zing to Your Life

How to Make Avocados Ripen Faster Using This Easy Trick

30 Gifts for Employees and Coworkers That Are Fun, Thoughtful, and Useful

This Jar Opener With 16,400 Five-Star Ratings Works on Any Lid—and It's on Sale for $14

Valspar Unveils Its 2023 Colors of the Year—and They're Using Color Psychology to Match Each Hue to a Mood //

Smart Finds

Bug Repellent Wipes—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

A Reusable Ear Swab—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

A Washable Purse Cleaner—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

This Flattering Smocked Midi Dress Is Ideal for Summer, According to Shoppers

Foldable Clothing Hangers—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Your Backyard

I Shop Amazon for a Living, and These Are My 12 Best Discoveries So Far This Year

Amazon Is a Treasure Trove of Space-Saving Living Room Furniture—Here Are Our 15 Top Picks

Almost Everything on My Bed Is From Casper—and All of My Favorite Items Are on Sale for Up to 50% Off

Bug Repellent Wipes—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

This Popular Sustainable Sneaker Brand Just Launched Its First Ever Backpack—and It's Bound to Sell Out

Money Confidential

Money Confidential Podcast: Listen and Subscribe to the Latest Episodes

How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby?

I Just Got Divorced. How Do I Rebuild My Finances?

The 9 Best Patio Umbrellas, According to Our Testing

Ask a Beauty Editor: Most Low-Maintenance Hair Colors and Techniques

This Surprisingly Stylish $30 Bug Trap 'Works Disgustingly Well'—and It's Incredibly Easy to Empty

I've Struggled With Insomnia for Years, but I've Never Slept Better Thanks to This Customizable Pillow

Act Fast: Natori and Wacoal Bras Are Up to 66% Off Right Now at Nordstrom Rack, but Only for a Few More Hours

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I Tried Real Simple's Best-Rated Linen Sheet Set, and It's the Most Luxuriously Soft Fabric I've Ever Felt

Here Are the 10 Most Popular TikTok Recipes of 2022—Did Your Favorite Make the List?

The 7 Best Single-Serve Coffee Makers for a Fresh Cup Every Time

How to Cut Watermelon Slices, Cubes, Sticks, and More

The 28 Best Throw Pillows for Every Style, Space, and Budget

The 8 Best Shower Caddies to Organize Your Toiletries

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A Reusable Ear Swab—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

How to Negotiate With Vendors and Contractors for a Good Deal

Ask a Beauty Editor: Why Is My Permanent Hair Color Fading?