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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 Air Mattresses for Camping and Overnight Guests
They inflate when you need them and deflate when you don’t. Essentially, air mattresses are beds on demand. When deflated, air mattresses can be stored away. While air mattresses are offered with a variety of dif...
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...
The Best Drill Bits for Common DIY Projects
When assembling a tool kit for home improvement, maintenance, and construction projects, one of the first items purchased is often a power drill, followed by an assortment of drill bits. These attachable cutting ...
6 Things to Know Before Spraying Insecticide
The much-anticipated arrival of spring also brings a plethora of insects. Some, like ladybugs and honeybees, are beneficial to your garden. Others, sadly, not so much. From the tomato hornworms that ravage your p...
Solved! How to Increase Humidity in a Dry House
Q: During the winter, the central heating in our home makes the air super dry. Not only do my nasal passages get inflamed, this year, I’m pretty sure that drops in temperature and humidity caused the wood grain i...
Best Cordless Drills of 2021
With many of today’s tools running on powerful, long-lasting batteries, DIYers are no longer limited by the length of a cord. Cordless tools offer total flexibility and range of movement for tackling projects. Th...
Buyer's Guide: The Best Standing Desks
Even if your work requires you to be on a computer, that doesn't mean you have to just sit there for hours on end. For fitness—or even just for a change of pace—you might consider switching to a height-adjustable...
The Best Power Hedge Trimmers for Landscaping
Hedges establish boundaries in landscaping, add privacy, and benefit curb appeal, but in order to look their best, they must be groomed. Power hedge trimmers are designed for this very purpose. The best hedge tri...
