Fall yard cleanup is an important part of home maintenance, but for many people, it can be an unwelcome chore. The job requires a lot of heavy lifting, and it can be dirty, tiring work. If you’ve got ...

Now that leaves are starting to fall, it’s time to prepare for fall cleanup. Instead of spending all your weekends cleaning, get the right tools that make cleanup faster and more efficient. Of course, ...

You save yourself the most sweat in July by doing the right work in April. Handle a few targeted chores early and you avoid ...

Most of us are happy to say goodbye to colder weather, but welcoming spring also means saying hello to what winter left behind in our yards and gardens. Consumer Reports’ experts are here to help you ...

Delaying spring yard cleanup helps protect beneficial insects that overwinter in leaves and stems. Leave some leaves and stems in garden beds or redistribute them to create habitats and natural mulch.