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Design

Building a Home Addition: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

Your visions of extra living space, another bathroom, or a second-floor addition can come to life with a home addition project supervised by a general contractor. The cost of a home addition ranges from $21,000 to $100,000, with a national average price of $48,860.

A large, above-ground pool with a fence around it and a set of stair leading into it.
Exterior

The Best Above-Ground Pool Steps

Ensure guests can safely enter and exit the pool by installing a quality set of stairs.

The Best Band Saw Options
Reviews

The Best Band Saws for Household and Professional Workshops

Complete your workshop with one of the top band saws for your woodworking and metal projects.

7 different bottles of deck cleaner lined up on a wooden deck
Reviews

Testing the Best Deck Cleaners

An outdoor deck is a hub of summer activities, but when it gets dirty, it’s an eyesore. I put the top deck cleaners through their paces to see which ones really powered through dirt and grime—read on for the results of my hands-on tests so you can buy the best product and get that deck ready for fun.

A person using the best chainsaw sharpener to sharpen a chain blade during testing.
Reviews

The Best Chainsaw Sharpeners, Tested

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

What to Do if Amazon Package Is Stolen
Reviews

Zero-Regret Buys: The Best 5 Things I Bought From Amazon Are Under $50

I use these items everyday to make my small space more functional. And for under $50 each, I've never spent my money more wisely.

The Best Deck Sealer Options
Reviews

8 of the Best Deck Sealers, Tested

We tried out today’s top deck sealers to see how well they really work. Protect your deck from damage caused by sunlight, moisture, and foot traffic with the products that excelled in our hands-on tests.

The Best Pool Filter Option
Reviews

The Best Pool Filters for Clean Pool Water

Keep your pool sparkling clean and clear all season long with one of these top pool filters.

Here's How to Get Free Tools at Lowe's
Reviews

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free Kobalt Tools Right Now—Here’s How to Get Yours

Score a top-rated tool at our favorite price: free.

The Best Memorial Day Furniture Sales 2024 at Wayfair, Target, and More
Reviews

The Best Memorial Day Furniture Sales 2024 at Wayfair, Target, and More

These fantastic deals have already begun ahead of the holiday weekend.

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DIY

The Best Soaking Tubs to Transform a Bathroom Into a Spa

Create your own personal mini spa with a soaking tub. Find out what to consider when selecting a model to add luxury to your home.

Woman uses a bristle paintbrush to apply polyurethane to a piece of wood.
DIY

How to Apply Polyurethane Sealer

It's important to top off your home's wood flooring and furniture with a few coats of polyurethane for both protection and an appealing shine. Follow these five steps for a smooth—and simple—application.

A man lifts one end of a covered mattress in the process of moving it.
Interior

How to Store a Mattress the Right Way

Protect your mattress from mold, compression, and other forms of damage so it stays ready for use year round.

A collection of the best watering cans in a garden cart before testing.
Reviews

Tested Review: The Best Watering Cans for Your Garden

Indoors and out, these watering cans help you water more efficiently and effectively.

A group of the best degreasers together before testing.
Cleaning

The Best Degreasers for Tackling Stubborn Messes, Tested and Reviewed

Not all degreasers work on all surfaces. I tested some top options to discover the best for handling kitchen, automotive, and heavy-duty messes.

The Best Tool Deals this Month
Reviews

The Best Tool Deals to Shop This Month, Including Up to $600 Off DeWalt, Milwaukee, and More

Shop our favorite deals from Lowe's, The Home Depot, and Amazon.

Man with face mask cleans moldy carpeting.
DIY

How to Get Mold Out of Carpet

Have you had a leak or flooding in the home, and the carpet is moldy? Here's how to salvage it—and how to know if it's beyond salvaging.

A view through the doorway of a very old, musty basement with peeling walls.
Interior

Solved! What’s Up With the Musty Smell in My Basement?

Understand where that nasty odor is coming from and banish it for good with this four-part plan.

Split photo, with a house with metal roof on one side and house with asphalt roof on the other.
Exterior

What’s the Difference? Metal Roof vs. Shingles

Due for a new roof soon? Weigh the pros and cons of 2 of the most popular roofing choices.

How to Build a Cinder Block Wall
DIY

How To: Build a Cinder Block Wall

A well-constructed cinder-block wall can bring privacy, security, and visual interest to your landscaping. Although building a wall is a challenging project, it's one a determined and conscientious DIYer can tackle—if armed with these detailed instructions.