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A homeowner washing the siding on his house with a power washer on low setting.

Spring Home Maintenance Moves That Instantly Elevate Curb Appeal

By Timothy Dale

A flowering garden lines the stone edge of a swimming pool.

Pools & Water Features

The Best Pool Filter Sand of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

By Timothy Dale

Fresh, white linens hanging from a line in a green yard.

Cleaning & Organizing

3 Great Reasons to Line-Dry Your Laundry

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best sledgehammers on a garage floor during testing

We Bashed Through Wood and Concrete to Find the Top Sledgehammers

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

Assorted meats and vegetables cooking on the best kamado grill.

The Best Kamado Grills of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

Reciprocating saw used in construction and demolition work, in male hands. copy space

8 Ways You Should Be Using Your Reciprocating Saw

By Timothy Dale

A variety of garden tools in a brick toolshed.

Common Types of Shovels and When to Use Them

By Timothy Dale

The best lawn edgers grouped together in a wooded setting before testing

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Lawn Edgers of 2026, Tested by Lawn-Care Experts

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale, Andreana Lefton

An illuminated hot tub on a deck at night is filled with water.

How to Drain a Hot Tub—and Why You Should Do It Soon

By Timothy Dale

Outdoor living setup in the side yard, with propane fire pit and generator in view

How to Power Your Home With Propane

By Timothy Dale

Presented By Propane Education & Research Council

3 of the best self-propelled lawn mowers before testing

The Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers of 2026, Tested by Lawn-Care Experts

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

A group of the best grill cleaners on grill grates before testing

The Best Grill Cleaners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Jen Karetnick, Timothy Dale

8 flat top grills lined up outdoors on a lawn

Appliances & Cookware

The Best Flat-Top Grills for Easy Outdoor Cooking, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

A couple crouched on their kitchen floor with a flashlight while spraying the best roach killer option under their appliances and cabinets.

The 9 Best Roach Killers and Baits of 2026, According to Pest Control Experts

By Timothy Dale, Savannah Sher

Hand Connecting Garden Hose to Drain the Water Heater . High quality photo

This Is How Often You Should Drain Your Water Heater—and Why You Should

By Timothy Dale

The Best Socket Sets Options laid out in their cases on a cement sidewalk

We Put 8 Socket Sets Through Demanding Tests to Find the Best for Every DIYer

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

A set of dated power tools.

How to Recycle Old Tools—or Dispose of Them Responsibly

By Timothy Dale

Best Landscape Fabrics laid out

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The 6 Best Landscape Fabrics of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton, Heather Blackmore, Timothy Dale

The best mole repellent option placed in a garden next to tomato plants

Your Lawn Is at Risk—Experts Reveal the Best Mole Repellents to Buy Now

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best laser measures, still in their packages, grouped together on a table before testing

The Best Laser Measures for DIYers and Pros, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

A container holds peanuts with silica gel packets on top.

Don’t Toss Silica Packets—Use Them for These 12 Tasks Instead

By Timothy Dale

Several of the best screwdriver sets laid out together on a counter.

The Best Screwdriver Sets to Tackle Any Home Repair or Project, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

A person spraying the best Tick Spray while kids play in the yard in the background

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Tick Sprays for Yards of 2026—Safe for Kids, Pets, and the Environment

By Timothy Dale

10 Things You Didn't Know Home Depot Sells

10 Things Home Depot Sells—And Most Shoppers Have No Idea

By Timothy Dale

The Best Drain Snake

Plumbing Supplies

The Best Drain Snakes for Clogged Showers, Bathtubs, and Sinks

By Tony Carrick, Michelle Ullman, Timothy Dale

The Best Backpack Sprayer Options

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Backpack Sprayers We Tested for Lawn and Garden Care

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

Person wearing yellow rubber gloves presses lead testing swab into second circle of testing card.

Painting & Finishing

How to Test for Lead Paint

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

Best Lead Test Kits

The Best Lead Test Kits of 2026

By Timothy Dale

The Best Workbenches

Tools & Materials

The Best Workbenches for DIYers, Woodworkers, and Pros

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting Options

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting for Kitchens and Beyond

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

Woman wearing dust mask uses a sander to sand a wood drawer.

Skills & Techniques

How to Sand Wood

By Timothy Dale, Chris Gardner

miter saw vs circular saw

Miter Saw vs. Circular Saw: Which Tool Is Right for Your Project?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

The Best Palm Sander Options laid on a bench

The Best Palm Sanders for Woodworking Projects

By Mark Clement, Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

A collage of tools with a graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.

Skills & Techniques

Realize Your DIY Potential by Learning How to Use These Essential Tools

By Timothy Dale

Glass with dirty water near kitchen sink faucet.

7 Common Household Water Issues and How to Fix Them

By Timothy Dale

The best roof rake option in action pulling snow off a roof.

Tools & Materials

The Best Roof Rakes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

A wet shower drain in a shower with turquoise tile.

Why Your Shower Drain Smells: 6 Possible Causes and How to Fix Them

By Timothy Dale

A person getting a glass of water from a kitchen faucet that's hooked up to the best whole house water filter option

Plumbing Supplies

The Best Whole-House Water Filters of 2026, Chosen By Experts

By Timothy Dale

Best Garage Cabinets

Storage & Organizing

The Best Garage Cabinets : Tested for Storage, Durability, and Value

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

The Best Silicone Spray Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Silicone Sprays of 2026—Expert Picks

By Timothy Dale

Radon test kit group

Tools & Materials

The Best Radon Test Kits of 2026, According to Testing

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

10 Water faucet filters laying on a white countertop

Appliances & Cookware

The Best Faucet Water Filters of 2026, Tested By Our Experts

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale, Amy Lynch

Snow covered two-story suburban home and car after a snowstorm. Not plowed.

9 Ways to Melt Ice Without Salt or Ice Melt

By Timothy Dale, Updated by Gretchen Heber

The Best Propane Heater Options set together against the side of a red barn.

The Best Propane Heaters of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

A group of the best tested nonstick sprays for snow blowers on a snowy surface with two snow blowers in the background.

Best Nonstick Sprays for Snow Blowers of 2026, Chosen By Our Experts

By Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

Two of the best smart light bulbs on artificial turf

The Best Smart Light Bulbs of 2026

By Timothy Dale, Michelle Larson

Person puts tines of a broken fork into a door near the strike plate, inserting the handle of the broken fork through some of the tines.

12 Smart Ways to Lock a Door Without a Lock

By Timothy Dale

best solar powered security cameras

Safety & Security

The Best Solar-Powered Security Cameras to Help Protect Your Home 24/7

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham, Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

One of the Best Hand Crank Flashlights lit up atop a tree stump

Safety & Security

The Best Hand-Crank Flashlights of 2026

By Timothy Dale

The Best Tankless Water Heaters

8 Best Tankless Water Heaters of 2026 for Energy-Efficient Hot Showers

By Timothy Dale

toilet near window

2026 Guide to the Best Toilet Seats for Bathroom Updates

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

The Best Rubber Mallet Option

The Best Rubber Mallets of 2026

By Timothy Dale

The best water softener option in a basement storage room

The Best Water Softeners of 2026 to Keep Your Pipes Free of Buildup

By Timothy Dale

The Best Craftsman Gifts of 2025

The Best Craftsman Gifts of 2025

By Timothy Dale

22 Best Ryobi Gifts for Tool Lovers and DIYers in 2025

The 10 Best Ryobi Tools Under $100 for Holiday Gift Giving

By Timothy Dale

The Best DeWalt Tools Under $100

The Best DeWalt Tools You Can Buy for Under $100

By Timothy Dale

The Best Ego Gifts of 2025

The Best Ego Gifts of 2025

By Timothy Dale

TT Tools set on plank

Holidays & Celebrations

12 Unexpected Tools to Use for Thanksgiving Prep and Cleanup

By Timothy Dale

Construction worker sawing through a slab of concrete outside

Vetted: Our Favorite Saws for Cutting Concrete

By Timothy Dale

Bob Vila's downloadable sawhorses standing up and folded.

Easy DIY Projects

9 Sawhorse Plans You Can Build This Weekend

By Timothy Dale

The Best Dust Collector Options

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Dust Collectors for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale

The Best Milwaukee Gifts of 2025

The Best Milwaukee Gifts of 2025

By Timothy Dale

The Best Upholstery Cleaner Options

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Upholstery Cleaners for Stains, Odors, and Everyday Messes

By Stacey L. Nash, Timothy Dale

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