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Paint Needs

6 Best Paint Edgers That Deliver Professional Results Every Time

Skip the painter’s tape in favor of one of these handy paint edgers. You’ll save time and money and still achieve clean, crisp, professional results without drips or smears.

Appliances & Cookware

After 24 Hours of Hands-On Testing, These Are Our 5 Best Mops for Keeping Wood Floors Spotless

These mops will keep your wood floors stunning for years—and with minimal effort.

Cleaning & Organizing

5 Minimizing Tips Organization Pros Swear By

From reinventing your gift wish list to keeping other people’s junk from entering your home, you’ll want to try these strategies.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Dethatching Rakes for a Healthy Lawn, Tested

Remove that thick layer of dead grass choking your yard with a high-quality dethatching rake and let your lawn breathe.

Tech & Electronics

The Best TV Wall Mounts for Flat Screens

Find out which features make a TV wall mount the best type for your viewing style.

Walls & Ceilings

The Dos and Don’ts of Repairing Drywall

Got a gouge in that gypsum board? Fix it the right way, with the right materials, and your wall will look good as new.

Tech & Electronics

Our Favorite Garage Door Opener is Feature-Packed and Surprisingly Affordable

Raise the garage door while elevating the ability to control it with one of these top garage door openers.

Easy DIY Projects

You Asked, We Answered: Our Expert Advice For Your Real Projects, Questions, and Home Issues

In this first edition of Ask the Team, we answer questions about our deck cleaner recipe, getting rid of voles, revitalizing oxidized patio furniture, and more.

Houseplants

The Controversial Hack for Free Plants Is Dividing Gardeners—And It May Even Be Illegal

You may be guilty of what many people are now considering a crime. We tell you about "proplifting" and more in today's news digest.

Tech & Electronics

The Best Thermal Cameras to Identify Issues and Avoid Drilling Holes

A thermal camera can help you find problems with your electrical, HVAC, or plumbing system. Find out what happened when we tested a top model.

Tech & Electronics

Yes, You Need An Outdoor Antenna for More Free TV Channels—These Are The Best

Cut the cord and start enjoying free local and cable broadcast channels with any of these top-notch outdoor TV antennas.

Appliances & Cookware

Our Favorite Kitchen Table Finish is Unbelievably Easy to Apply

Revive and protect a tired kitchen table with one of these attractive, durable finishes.

Garden Pests

5 Plants That Ants Love (and You Won’t Want to Plant Around Your House Perimeter)

Keep an eye out for ants if you have these plants, and take some precautions to keep them at bay.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Hedge Shears, Tested and Reviewed

A high-quality pair of shears is essential for pruning, trimming, and sculpting your hedges.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Moss From a Roof

Moss on the roof might give your home a pastoral vibe, but it can also cause damage. Follow these steps to get rid of roof moss and keep it from coming back.

Workshop

The Case for Keeping a Tool Box on Every Level of the House

Save time, prevent accidents, and stay better organized with multiple tool boxes.

Deals

Act Now: Score Kobalt Tools for Under $100 During Lowe’s Kobalt Days

Kobalt’s most popular 24V tools just dropped to $99. Contractors, DIYers, and weekend warriors gear up now without wrecking your budget.

Deals

Hurry, Home Depot is Giving Away Free Milwaukee Power Tools—Up to $199 Value

Buy a Milwaukee M18 battery at The Home Depot and score a Milwaukee tools for free!

Lighting & Electrical

The Best Light Bulbs for All Your Home’s Lighting Needs, Tested

Whether you’re after a basic replacement bulb or a color-capable light bulb with smart features, you’re in the right place. We tested some of the best options on the market.

Paint Needs

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

Concrete surfaces require a special approach to painting. We tested today’s top masonry paints—find out how they fared.