More from Paul Rankin (Page 3)

Best Portable Power Stations

Tech & Electronics

The Best Portable Power Stations, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe, Paul Rankin

Best Rust Removers Options tested

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Rust Removers

By Paul Rankin, Bob Beacham, Andreana Lefton

A large, beautiful home that has stairs leading from the sidewalk to the front door, complete with handrails.

Step Right Up: 15 Front Step Ideas for a Stunning Entry

Best Keyless Door Locks

Safety & Security

The Best Keyless Door Locks

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

A man standing on a ladder fixes a garage door control box.

10 Garage Door Maintenance Tasks You’re Probably Forgetting to Do

The Best Gutter Guard option installed on a gutter.

The Best Gutter Guards for Your Home, Tested and Reviewed

By Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Waterdrop X12 Pro front01

I Tested the Waterdrop X12 Pro and My Tap Water Now Tastes Better Than Bottled

Best Gutter Guards for Pine Needles

The Best Gutter Guards for Pine Needles, Tested

By Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick

Clothing & Gear

The Best Hard Hats, Tested by Our Experts

By Paul Rankin, Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

The Best Grow Lights, Tested and Plant-Approved

By Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

Best Rust Converters

Tools & Materials

The Best Rust Converters to Use for Paint Prep

By Paul Rankin, James Fitzgerald

Midea OneTouch freezer open full

Appliances & Cookware

Midea OneTouch Refrigerator Review

An intruder with a ski bask breaks into a dimly lit kitchen.

38 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Break-Ins

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

Person wearing work gloves prepares to add foam rubber insulation to window overlooking a parking lot.

Repair & Maintenance

15 Types of Weatherstripping to Help Cut Energy Costs

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Two Canadian Geese graze in a backyard area.

How to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Paul Rankin

Lockly Visage Zeno 01

Safety & Security

Lockly Visage Zeno Review: Unlocking a Door With Just a Glance

Eve Energy plug and outlet_HERO 01

Tech & Electronics

Eve Energy Plug and Outlet Review: Can They Help Lower Energy Bills?

EcoVacs GOAT model on grass

The GOAT of Lawn Mowers? An Ecovacs Review

Mosquito Repellents for Patios close up

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Mosquito Repellents for Patios

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

Tech & Electronics

Full Power, Compact Size: A Dabbsson 2000L Review

Ants crawling around a red toothbrush on a bathroom counter.

How to Get Rid of Ants in the Bathroom

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Paul Rankin

Best Robot Pool Cleaners 2025_01

We Tested if a Robot Could Clean Our Pools, and Were Shocked By The Results

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale, Jen Karetnick

A close-up image of a spring attached to a garage door.

Can You Replace Garage Door Springs Yourself?

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila, Catherine Hiles, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Fruit Fly Traps

The Best Fruit Fly Traps, According to Our Tests

By Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips

Fireplaces & Chimneys

Why Is There Fireplace Smoke in My Home?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Brisk It smoking

I Let a Robot Smoke a Pork Butt—See How It Went

Enbrighten landscape lights night

Lawn, Garden & Pool

I Tried Enbrighten Lights and My Yard Has Never Looked Better

EcoVacs Deebot x9 omni Pro 01

Cleaning Supplies

This Is Why I Rarely Vacuum or Mop My Floors

Kensgrove Smart Ceiling Fan

Spin Smarter, Not Harder: Our Favorite Smart Ceiling Fans

By Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick

Catchmaster fly trap installed on window

Everyday Essentials

This $10 Product Is the Solution to Annoying House Flies

Rescue fly trap outside

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

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

Stylish room interior with electric fireplace and beautiful decor elements.

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

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

BougeRV Portable AC back

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

Mini-split mounted on wall and a hand holding a remote adjusting temperature on mini-split unit

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

HunterFan Pendants both featured image

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

Aiper Hydrocomm closeup

Learn How to Monitor Your Pool Water Without Test Strips

Blue Signature air purifier in a room setting

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

Bluetti Elite 200 02

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

beatbot aquasense 2 swimming 02

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

Best peel and stick backsplashes hero

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

5-blade Dreo smart ceiling fan with light on

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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