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Reviews

The Best Step Stools, Tested for Stability, Portability, and Durability

Reach the top shelf with a lift from one of these sturdy, safe, and dependable step stools.

Power Tools

The Best Chainsaw Sharpeners, Tested

Keep your power tool sharp and make easier (and safer) cuts using these workshop essentials.

Heating

Heating Bills Are Expected to Go Up This Winter—What You Can Do to Offset the Cost

Don’t get caught off guard. Try these strategies to keep your heating bills manageable.

Interior Design

These Hidden Home Features Are Expected to Be Big This Fall

Elevate the visual appeal of your home with these streamlined design ideas.

Power Tools

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free $169 DeWalt Batteries During DeWalt Days

This is one of the best tool deals I’ve seen all year. Buy a pro-grade DeWalt tool and automatically score a high-capacity 5Ah battery for absolutely free. You need to act now.

Pest Control

Keep Critters From Moving In This Fall by Sealing These Areas Around Your Home ASAP

Experts share the most common ways insects and rodents make their way inside, such as foundation cracks, gaps under the garage door, vents, and ducts.

Deals

Budget-Friendly Early Prime Day Deals for Your Home: Under-$25, -$50 & -$100 Finds You Can’t Skip This Week

Act fast: prices change daily.

DIY

How to Install LED Light Strips

Add accent lighting, TV backlighting, or custom room lighting by learning how to install LED light strips in your home.

Reviews

The Best Squirrel Traps for Effective and Humane Pest Control 

If squirrels are wreaking havoc on your home or property, one of these top traps can take care of the problem.

Clothing & Gear

The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested

These convenient lighting devices brighten up wherever you look and keep your hands free while you work.

Reviews

A Familiar Name Aced Our Test of the Top Bermuda Grass Seeds 

Improve your home’s curb appeal with a luscious and resilient Bermuda grass lawn.

Easy DIY Projects

5 Home Improvements I’m Making for Under $100 This Fall

The punch list might be long, but the bill doesn’t have to be. See how one DIY editor is stretching the dollar on home improvements this season.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Carpet Cleaners for Busy Households, Tested

Deep-clean your home quickly with the best carpet cleaners for floors besieged by dirt, stains, pet hair, and odors.

Tools

8 Types of Nail Guns and How to Use Them Safely

Nail guns can help you complete a carpentry project quickly—that is, if you're using the right nail gun and you're using it safely. Here's what you need to know about these tools.

Exterior

Are Gutter Guards Worth The Money?

A clogged gutter system can cause problems for a homeowner, from water damage to pest infestations and more, but cleaning out gutters isn’t always easy. But are gutter guards worth it, and can they save your home?

Gardening

The Rookie Mistake I Made in My Vegetable Garden This Summer

Don't get ahead of yourself like I did.

Driveways & Walkways

8 Cheap DIY Garden Path Ideas You’ll Want to Copy

Add visual interest and practicality to your landscape with beautiful paths.

Outdoor Living

This Is the Ideal Way to Furnish Your Outdoor Space for Fall

Cozy up outside with throw blankets, heat lamps, string lights, and other features.

Tools & Materials

Flex Tape Is Ridiculously Sticky—In the Best Way: My Flex Tape Review

This $15 roll of tape sealed a spurting water jug, patched a leaky roof, and stopped a hose leak in seconds.

Interior Design

What’s Old Is New Again: Your Favorite Home Trends Are Actually Vintage

From floral wallpaper to skylights and wood paneling, these design choices from past decades are making a comeback.