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A group of the best tarps in their packaging before testing.
DIY

The Best Tarps to Keep Your Outdoor Items Safe, Tested

Tarps are essential for protecting outdoor items from the elements. I tested several best-selling tarps to find the best of the best—check out which ones earned top marks.

A person using the Harper Convertible Hand Truck to move a heavy 5-gallon bucket.
DIY

How Efficient is the Harper Convertible Hand Truck? A Tested Review

Sometimes, the only way to move a heavy item is with a hand truck or a dolly. Find out what happened when I tested a model that claims to be both.

Ideas for Landscape Borders
Lawn & Garden

Edge Your Beds: 13 Easy Ideas for Landscape Borders

Set your flowering shrubs, vegetable gardens, and mulched tree beds apart from your lawn with more than a dozen easy-to-install decorative landscape edging products.

A couple is seen embracing in front of a beige house.
Real Estate

Ready to Build the House of Your Dreams? Here’s How to Finance the Project in 12 Steps

Shoppers who can’t find their dream home on the market might decide to build their home from the ground up instead. Knowing how to finance building a house can help make the whole process run more smoothly.

The 30 Best Eco-Friendly Products
Reviews

The 30 Best Eco-Friendly Products

Do the planet a solid with these top picks.

A person watering her rooftop garden.
Lawn & Garden

Who Needs a Yard When You Can Garden on a Roof?

Find your happy place with a great view by creating a rooftop garden where you can relax, garden, and grow food, while providing many environmental benefits to the community.

The WoodLink Heritage Farms Squirrel-Resistant Feeder filled with seed during testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

WoodLink Bird Feeder Review: Heritage Farms Squirrel-Resistant Feeder

Easy viewing and sturdy construction are just 2 of the many reasons our product testers named this feeder “Best Overall.”

An unseen person wipes away shower wall tile grime, leaving behind a clean white streak.
DIY

Your Most Common Spring Cleaning Questions, Answered

Whether you hope to fix that funky smell in the washing machine or remove unsightly grout stains, this Q&A will help you breeze through your spring cleaning checklist.

The 40 Best Mother’s Day Gifts That Moms Will Love
Reviews

The 40 Best Mother’s Day Gifts That Moms Will Love

Give Mom something she'll appreciate this Mother's Day.

Bostitch Palm Nailer A person using the Bostitch PN100K Impact Nailer Kit to install framing during testing.
DIY

Nailed It: A Bostitch Palm Nailer Tested Review

Palm nailers are indispensable for driving nails in tight spots. Find out what happened when I tested a popular model.

A person using the Fiskars Stand-Up Weed Puller to pull a dandelion during testing.
DIY

The Eco-Friendly Power of the Fiskars Weed Puller: A Tested Review

Keeping a lawn lush and weed-free requires continuous effort, but I found a weed-pulling tool that makes it easier.

A view of a beautiful kitchen with wooden cabinets.
Interior

Cabinet Refacing: What Does It Really Cost?

Homeowners can have a total kitchen refresh for less than the cost of a kitchen remodel by transforming the appearance of the existing cabinets. Cabinet refacing costs $7,220 on average or between $4,501 and $10,546.

A view of hardwood flooring samples.
Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors?

When the time comes to refinish hardwood flooring, it pays to shop around for the best price. The cost to refinish hardwood floors ranges from $1,098 to $2,653, with the national average at $1,869.

A group of the Best Shower Tile Cleaners on a counter before testing.
Reviews

The Best Shower Tile Cleaner for a Sparkling Shower, Tested

An effective shower tile cleaner helps to provide a safe and enjoyable shower experience.

A view of a worker fixing an electrical component.
DIY

The U.S. Desperately Needs Skilled Workers

Fewer and fewer people are choosing to pursue careers in the skilled trades—but the demand for skilled labor is projected to increase in these 5 industries.

A group of the best quiet air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
Reviews

The Best Quiet Air Compressors for Low-Volume Workspaces, Tested

Reduce noise levels and increase productivity with these powerful tools.

A worker crouching over an open toolbox in an empty room.
Reviews

4 of the Best Handyman Services in America, Vetted

When there’s no time to do it yourself, hire one of the best handyman services to get those jobs around the house done.

A wire brush inside a HVAC vent.
Reviews

The Best Air Duct Cleaning Services in America

Hiring one of the best air duct cleaning services can improve the efficiency of your HVAC system and the air quality in your home.

A group of the best pedestal fans in a home before testing.
Reviews

The Best Pedestal Fans for Staying Cool and Comfortable This Summer, Tested

A quality pedestal fan can be the perfect solution for cooling a warm room or ventilating a garage. Check out the best-performing models from our hands-on testing.

Two professional movers in blue uniforms move boxes and mattress into a truck.
Moving

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Moving Company

Moving is stressful enough. Don’t make things worse by choosing the wrong company to transport your stuff.