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Ground-level view looking up into an outdoor sconce in which a light bulb broke in the socket.
DIY

3 Ways to Remove a Broken Light Bulb

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Man checking water heater in house with woman and child watching.
Interior

5 Things That Have Changed About Water Heaters Since the Last Time You Purchased One

By Sandi Schwartz

A crack running through a white interior wall.
Interior

When Should You Worry About Cracks in Your Walls?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

10 Water faucet filters laying on a white countertop
Reviews

After Filtering 50+ Gallons, Our Tests Show Faucet Water Filters Don’t Have To Be Expensive

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale, Amy Lynch

One of the best room humidifiers on a glass coffee table in a living room.
Reviews

We Researched 57 Humidifiers and Our Top Pick Runs for 60 Hours on One Fill

By Glenda Taylor

Scan to see if plugs are overheating
Reviews

The Best Thermal Cameras

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

Left, an ultrasonic humidifier. Right, an evaporative humidifier.
Interior

Ultrasonic vs. Evaporative Humidifier: Which Is Better?

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Carbon Monoxide Detector Options
Reviews

2025’s Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Home Safety, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

A green door to a brick home with a pair of keys hanging from a lock.
DIY

How to Change a Door Lock in 7 Steps 

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Reviewed by Bob Vila

Woman using Bluetti AC300 and B300K to power a blender while camping

Our Favorite Power Station Deals Are Up to Half-Off in the Bluetti Black Friday Sale

By Amber Guetebier

The Best New Gadgets and Tech Tool Options
Reviews

The Best New Gadgets and Tech Tools of 2024

By Mark Wolfe

Close up of woman's hand setting up intelligent home system, controlling smart home appliances with control panel of a smart home.
Appliances

Move Over Touch Screens, Buttons Are Coming Back to Home Tech

By Sandi Schwartz

A person at home using tablet with smart home control functions.
Interior

Smart Furniture Has Many Benefits—But It’s Not for Everyone

By Sandi Schwartz

Black Sentry Safe home safe on countertop in front of light gray tile backsplash
Reviews

The Best Home Safes for Securing Valuables, Tested

By Michelle Larson, Jasmine Harding, Michelle Ullman

A group of the best water leak detector options together on a shelf
Reviews

The Best Water-Leak Detectors, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Smart Lock Options
Reviews

The Best Smart Locks For Your Needs, Tested and Reviewed

By Nancy Dunham, Glenda Taylor

A home heat pump control system.
Interior

4 Parts of the Home That Can Be Made More Efficient by Heat Pump Technology

By Bob Beacham

How Much Do Smart Locks Cost
Exterior

How Much Do Smart Locks Cost to Install?

By Brie Greenhalgh

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Interior

Solved! Why It’s a Mistake to Mount a TV Above a Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Phillip Tinner

A well water filtration system fully installed
Reviews

The Best Well Water Filtration Systems for a Cleaner Supply

By Jenn Ryan