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Solved! Why Is My House So Dusty?
Q: I pride myself on keeping a tidy home, but I can’t seem to get a handle on the dust situation. It seems as though a layer of dust appears on my furniture mere hours after I clean. Am I doing something wrong? W...
The Best Robot Vacuums for a Clean, Dust-Free Home
The desire for a better, more convenient way to vacuum reached its inevitable conclusion with the advent of robot vacuums. Though early models were more novel than practical, the best robot vacuums have improved ...
The Best Portable Grills for Picnics and Tailgating Parties
Those who host frequent backyard cook-outs tend to have firm opinions about what kind of grill keeps mouths watering. Picking the right one to satisfy taste buds out on the road (or in a parking lot before a big ...
Solved! Why Are My Succulents Dying?
Q: I thought I’d finally found a plant I couldn’t kill, but the small collection of succulents I arranged in my living room are looking pretty sickly, with the leaves falling off. What am I doing wrong—and can I ...
How To: Use a Nail Gun
Whether you’re looking to add shiplap, install trim, or tackle one of the hundreds of other carpentry projects, a nail gun (also called a “nailer”) will speed up the project and improve nailing consistency. We’re...
The Best Kitchen Trash Cans for Any Budget
Management of kitchen trash is a daily chore. To make it easier on yourself, equip your kitchen with its own trash can. Whether you've just moved in or are looking to replace an existing bin that no longer gets t...
Buyer's Guide: The Best Space Heaters for the Home
Ever-rising utility costs can make it difficult to heat an entire house. To save money but still keep occupied areas comfortable—say, the living room during a movie marathon—many renters and homeowners take advan...
Buyer's Guide: The Best Air Mattresses
They inflate when you need them and deflate when you don't. In effect, air mattresses are beds on demand. Making them all the more convenient is that when deflated, air mattresses can be stored away. Some are eve...
12 Surprising Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
Solve your worst cleaning conundrums, from grubby grout to rusty tools to skunky clothing, with a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and our how-to hacks!
5 Things to Know About Replacing a Garbage Disposal
Uh oh! You turn on the tap, flick the switch, and after a groan your garbage disposal goes silent, leaving you with a sink full of scraps. Before calling a plumber to install a new one, consider replacing the uni...
