
Is your home ready for the holiday season?
If not yet, it will be soon! Our editors have packaged their best decorating, cleaning, and gifting advice into one major cheat sheet, all but wrapped here with a bow. We’ve compiled tips on choosing a tree, decorating on a budget, troubleshooting tricky string lights, finding the perfectly practical gift for every recipient on your list, and much more.
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The Ultimate Christmas Checklist: 30 Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays
Make sure your home looks its best—and is ready for guests—this holiday season by attending to these oft-forgotten cleaning, organizing, and hosting duties.
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Winter Blizzard Preparation—Retailers Are Stocked With Snow Blowers, Generators, and More Storm Essentials With Same-Day Delivery or Pickup
Winter Storm Hernando is bearing down on the Northeast this weekend, bringing up to 24 inches of snow and blizzard conditions. Here’s everything you need to prepare.
The One Project Pro Painters Never Do in Their Own Homes
There are better options than painting this classic home feature.
Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools Ahead of Spring: Save Up to 66% on Batteries, Drills, Saws, Grinders, and More
From $16 bit sets to top-quality impact wrenches, these are the best Milwaukee deals at Walmart this week.
The Best Hygrometers to Measure Your Home’s Humidity
Don’t sweat over guessing your home’s humidity levels. Get accurate information on how much water vapor is in the air with a reliable hygrometer.
3 Crucial Gardening Tasks to Do in February, No Matter Where You Live
Here’s what you can do to prepare for gardening season, even if winter isn’t quite over yet.
Dyson Drops the WashG1 Floor Cleaner to Its Lowest Price Ever Ahead of Spring Cleaning: Save Up to 48% Off Vacuums, Air Purifiers, and More
From cordless vacuums to air purifiers, Dyson’s spring sale has something for every room in your home.
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These 8 Houseplants Actually Thrive in Dry, Low-Humidity Homes
From aloe vera and pothos to snake plant and Chinese evergreen, these houseplants will thrive in arid conditions.
MIG vs. TIG Welding: What’s the Difference?
Which of the two rhyming welding methods is easier for novices to learn, and which is best for your next DIY?
New Redfin Data Reveals a Widening Gap in Homeownership for Young Black Americans vs. White
How a collaborative effort is addressing this issue.
The Best Rechargeable Hand Warmers Will Keep You Toasty in Cold Temps
Stay warm this winter with a cost-efficient, convenient, and environmentally friendly rechargeable hand warmer.
Bissell’s New FurForce Robot Was Built Specifically for Pet Owners
Maintain cleaner floors with this innovative hands-free tool.
The Best Hammers for Any Project, Tested and Reviewed
Perhaps the most often reached-for tool, the right hammer makes jobs easier. Find out what to look for and how to choose the best hammer for your needs.
Holiday Decorations
The Best Pipe Wrenches for Plumbing and Heavy-Duty Repairs
We tested five top-rated pipe wrenches on steel, aluminum, and PVC to find which models grip hardest, adjust smoothly, and deliver the torque plumbers and DIYers rely on.
7 Common Household Water Issues and How to Fix Them
If the water coming out of your faucets looks or smells funny, or leaves strange residue behind, it’s time to do some troubleshooting.
Amazon Slashed Spring Cleaning Essentials to Clearance-Level Pricing—Save Up to 50% Off Dyson, Shark, Bissell, and More
Save up to $550 on vacuums, steam mops, robot cleaners, and pro-level scrubbing tools before the spring cleaning season hits.
We Tested a $250 Grow Light That Doubles as Home Decor—Here’s Our Honest Take
This sleek, design-forward grow light promises to elevate both your plants and your space. But does it truly deliver?
Home Depot Slashes Prices on Ryobi Tools: Save Up to 55% Off Combo Kits, Impact Wrenches, and More
This savings event includes Ryobi’s highly rated circular saw, impact kits, and more. At prices too good to ignore.
The Best Sawhorses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
We tested today’s toughest sawhorses for load capacity, setup speed, and durability—and one outperformed them all.
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The Best Circuit-Breaker Finders for Your Electrical Projects
A circuit-breaker finder can be a must-have tool for anyone planning DIY electrical upgrades. After testing 10 top-rated models, here are our favorites.
The Best Roof Rakes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Safely remove snow from your roof with a rake designed to reach high places and dislodge heavy snow loads.
This 300-Piece Ryobi Bit Set Is Under $75—and Worth Every Penny
This value-packed kit covers nearly every drilling and driving job you’ll run into at home, and then some. For most DIYers, it’s the ideal set of drill bits.
Why Your Shower Drain Smells: 6 Possible Causes and How to Fix Them
Noxious odors emanating from your shower drain should be dealt with promptly, whether you’ve used the shower recently or not.
The Best Whole-House Water Filters of 2026, Chosen By Experts
Improve the taste and smell of your water by removing common contaminants directly at the inlet valve with a whole-house water filter.
Grout vs. Caulk: What’s the Difference?
Grout and caulk are both necessary when working with tile, but they’re not used interchangeably.
It Finally Dawned On Me Why I was Failing at Indoor Plants
Despite years of gardening experience, my houseplants struggled—not from neglect, but from a fundamental misunderstanding of indoor light.
The Best Cordless Hammer Drills, Tested and Reviewed
Don’t waste effort trying to drill through tile or concrete with the wrong power tool. See which tested cordless hammer drills are tough enough to power through almost anything.
The Best Jackhammers, Tested and Reviewed
Nothing beats a jackhammer for breaking up concrete or asphalt, and many make great general-purpose demolition tools. This guide takes an in-depth look at top options.