If you're tired of outdoor sports equipment or gardening tools cluttering your backyard, but don't have room for an oversized shed, the sturdy Suncast Garden Shed is a good solution. It's made to stand up to the weather and measures only 4 1/2 by 3 feet, so it will fit nicely in smaller backyards or serve as storage for spillover from the jam-packed garage. If you're so organized that you don't have backyard clutter,... more

No matter what you do to those cheap, stackable plastic chairs and tables, they never look good, don't last long, and they're rarely comfortable. Stop buying new ones each year and invest in some real patio furniture. These 3-piece sets are so much classier than their plastic counterparts, and your back yard will look good even if you don't mow the grass. In fact, these sets look good enough to be used inside, and... more

This is one of those little maintenance details it's easy to overlook, but regularly changing the air filter is good for you and for the furnace. We'll never compete with household divas who make their own cleaning supplies, but here's a tip to take the guesswork out of when it's time to change the filter. Buy a year's supply, write the month it's to be used, and stack them next to the furnace. Buying... more

Window treatments can be expensive, but that's no excuse for keeping those sad, pull-up blinds, especially if they're beige and look like they came from the supply house for cheap landlords. If you're décor is evolving, you may not be ready to commit to expensive curtains. Go with wood shutters, and you won't need to replace them when you get new furniture or paint the walls. Although we love the bare wood look, the... more

You may not have dreamed of owning your very own squeegee, but there's no better (or easier) way to keep your windows clean. The Unger Pro Window Cleaning Kit includes the squeegee, scrubbers, scrappers, a sponge, and an 8ft extension pole, so even if you have those fabulous high ceilings in your house, you'll be able to reach the top of your extra tall windows. You also won't need to use a roll of... more