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Rescue fly trap outside

We Tried 6 Top-Rated Fly Traps—Here’s What Actually Worked

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

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Gas vs. Electric Fireplace: Which Is Right for Your Home?

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

Hand wearing blue nitrile glove uses cotton swab to swab fungus or mold off white wood wall.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Test for Mold in Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

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Clothing & Gear

This Portable AC Is the Size of a Toolbox

Best Wasp Traps

We Tested the Top Wasp Traps—Here’s What’s Worth Buying

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin

Five boxelder bugs crawl on a wooden surface.

How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

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What Size Mini-Split Do I Need?

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

Best Bug Zappers

We Tested the Best Indoor Bug Zappers for Mosquitoes, Gnats, and Flies

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

Best pool cover pumps

Pool Maintenance

Don’t Let Your Pool Cover Sink—These Pumps Are Lifesavers

By Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick

A stainless steel wash basin with rusty sink drain hole, plug hole and chain in sink.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best pH Meters

Lawn, Garden & Pool

To Our Surprise, This pH Meter Was The Most Accurate Model We Tested

By Paul Rankin, Jenn Ryan

The Best Window Air Conditioners

We Tested the Best Window ACs for Every Room, Budget, and Heat Wave

By Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick

The Best Pool Heater Option on the grass next to a pool

How To Choose a Pool Heater Plus the 9 Best Models

By Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

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How I Styled HGTV Star Jasmine Roth’s Hunter Fan Pendant Lights

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Learn How to Monitor Your Pool Water Without Test Strips

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This Advanced Air Purifier Is More Than a Pretty Face (and Yes, It Is Pretty)

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I Powered a Full-Size Fridge for 30 Hours With a Power Station That’s Only 1 Cubic Foot

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Can the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Really Clean Your Pool Walls, Waterline, and Floor?

A chop saw and miter saw side by side.

Chop Saw vs. Miter Saw: What’s the Difference?

By Bob Beacham, Updated by Paul Rankin

Best pool patches

Dealing With Pool Leaks? These Patch Kits Plug the Problem Fast

By Bob Beacham, Paul Rankin

The Best Mosquito Trap Option

We Tested Mosquito Traps for 6 Weeks—These Models Worked Best

By Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe, Paul Rankin

Small brown bug crawling across a light-colored wood floor.

14 Common Tiny Brown Bugs in the House and How to Get Rid of Them

By Melissa Graham, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

Best Pool Test Kit Options

Pool Water Testing Has Never Been Easier Thanks to These Test Kits

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A man adjusting the Best Pool Vacuum Option in preparation for putting into a pool

Say Goodbye to Manual Scrubbing—Our Top Pool Vacuum Does All the Work for You

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

A man uses a security pad to close his garage door.

8 Garage Door Security Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

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Appliances & Cookware

This DIY Upgrade Transformed My Kitchen

By Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

A person by the edge of a pool emptying the mesh filter basket of the Pivot-Solar Breeze Ariel Smart Robot Pool Cleaner.

Pool Maintenance

This Is the Pool Tool I Never Knew I Needed

By Paul Rankin, Chase Brush

Best Pool Shocks options by the pool

Ensure Your Pool Water Is Clean and Safe With This $5 Product

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

A woman lays marble contact paper onto a kitchen counter.

Updating Kitchen Countertops With Contact Paper: What to Know

By Savannah Sher, Updated by Paul Rankin

A lawn mower with smoke billowing from it.

Why is My Lawn Mower Smoking?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Giant water bugs on a white background

How to Get Rid of Water Bugs

By Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

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Finally, a Smart Ceiling Fan That Is Seriously Smart

Three mice perched on a piece of rope in a house.

How Many Mice Are in My House?

By Katarina Betterton, Updated by Paul Rankin

A smiling younger man paints wall trim with white paint.

Painting & Finishing

Do You Paint Trim or Walls First? This Is What the Pros Say

By Bob Vila, Katie Nolan, Updated by Paul Rankin

Best U Shaped ACs

We Installed 5 U-Shaped Air Conditioners to Find the Best for Quiet, Efficient Cooling

By Tom Scalisi, Paul Rankin

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We Tested Various Pool Timers to Find the Best for All Pools

By Paul Rankin, Chase Brush

Side by Side of Yellow Fiberglass Front Door and Beige Steel Front Door

Fiberglass vs. Steel Door: Which is Better for Your Home’s Entry?

By Lori Lovely, Updated by Paul Rankin

An empty above-ground poo in a backyard.

Pools & Water Features

Top Tips for Above-Ground Pool Maintenance

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Paul Rankin

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Pool Maintenance

This Pool Tool Does The Scrubbing For You

By Paul Rankin, Chase Brush

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Clothing & Gear

These Work Boots Survived the Toughest Jobs We Could Throw at Them

By Glenda Taylor, Beth Cranston, Paul Rankin, Mark Wolfe

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This Portable Air Conditioner is Worth Every Penny

By Paul Rankin, Savannah Sher

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This Smart Appliance Makes My Home More Comfortable Regardless of the Weather

Mold on the Ceiling

How to Get Rid of Mold on the Ceiling

By Katie Flannery, Updated by Paul Rankin

A person loading a washing machine with clothes.

Why Is My Washing Machine Not Filling With Water?

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Paul Rankin

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This Security Camera Requires Zero Maintenance and Keeps My Home Monitored Without Added Costs

A close-up image of a sprinkler irrigating a lawn.

How to Replace a Sprinkler Head on an In-Ground Sprinkler System

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale, Updated by Paul Rankin

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This Easy Upgrade Can Transform Your Outdoor Space

By Paul Rankin, Kat Hodgins

Inside view of HVAC piping to a furnace or AC unit.

What to Do if There’s Mold in Your HVAC Air Ducts

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Paul Rankin

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Yes, Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles Really Work—And These Are the Best

By Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

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Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Duct Tape Residue

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Red lawn edger runs along a driveway cutting grass beyond the driveway.

How to Edge a Lawn

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Dreo Countertop RO System

This Countertop RO Filter Requires No Plumbing and No Installation

A girl paints a wall with white paint hand with roller for painting close up.

Painting & Finishing

Can You Paint Over Mold?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Drain Cleaners

Plumbing Supplies

This $7 Product Can Clear Even the Most Stubborn Drain Clog

By Paul Rankin, Manasa Reddigari, Timothy Dale

Tiny black bugs near a window.

What Are the Tiny Black Bugs in My House Near the Window?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Shower Heads for Low Water Pressure

Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Give Your Bathroom a Spa-Like Feel Thanks to This Simple and Affordable Upgrade

By Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick

Close up of person holding an aqua toothbrush pulling chewing gum out of a beige carpet.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Get Gum Out of Carpet

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

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This Simple Kitchen Upgrade Helps Keep Germs From Spreading

By Glenda Taylor, Stephanie Cronk, Paul Rankin, Debbie Wolfe

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I Had This Simple Kitchen Upgrade For Only 6 Months—And It’s Worth Every Penny

TV media basement living room with leather sofa.

15 Basement Ceiling Ideas to Inspire Your Space

By Ayn Monique Klahre, Theresa Clement, Updated by Paul Rankin

Close up photo of woman pressing the test/reset button on a plugged-in carbon monoxide detector.

Why Is My Carbon Monoxide Detector Beeping?

By Tony Carrick, Updated by Paul Rankin

A man carrying a toddler whose hand is on the open refrigerator door.

How Long Do Refrigerators Last?

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

A blue portable generator is in front of a house.

What Size Generator Do I Need?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Wireless Doorbell Options

Safety & Security

Our Favorite Wireless Doorbell Is a Breeze to Set Up and Offers the Best Resolution Based On Our Testing

By Paul Rankin, Amy Lynch, Timothy Dale

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