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A homeowner with walking canes washing dishes at the kitchen sink.
Cleaning & Organizing

10 Easy Ways to Keep a Clean House When You Have Low Mobility

Learn some expert-recommended tips, tricks, and tools to overcome mobility challenges when cleaning your home.

The Best Water Distillers
Reviews

We Spent 39 Hours Purifying Water to Find the Best Water Distiller

With one of these high-quality distillers, you can ensure water is safe for drinking, cooking, and using in dozens of other ways without having to spend a fortune.

Gardener pushes a lawn aerator and prepares soil for a grass turf installation.
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Lawn Aeration Cost?

Lawn aeration helps grass develop strong, healthy roots. Professional aeration services average $140, but vary based on the size of the lawn and the aeration method the lawn pros use.

DeWalt’s ToughSeries Jack Review Box
Hand Tools

I Love This Dewalt Construction Jack So Much, I Bought Two

This tool is hands-free and so convenient, versatile, and efficient that we named it our Tool of the Year.

group of best hygrometer options
Tech & Electronics

Keep Tabs on Your Home’s Climate Control With One Simple Monitor

Don’t sweat over guessing your home’s humidity levels. Keep your home healthier and more comfortable our favorite tested hygrometers.

Designer and client choosing colors of the year for interior painting.
Paints & Finishes

These Are the Colors to Live By in 2025

Isn’t the “color of the year” just a way to sell us more stuff? Not exactly. Find out why there are colors of the year, and how to use them in your home.

A man unlocking his front door with a smart keypad.
Home Security

4 Home Security Trends We Saw Come Out of CES 2025

Each year, the Consumer Electronics Show previews the latest technological breakthroughs, shaping how our homes look and function.

A DIYer painting a room green.
Paints & Finishes

19 of the Best Green Paint Colors for Any Room in Your Home

Transform your living space with these versatile green paint options that bring nature's calming influence indoors.

How to Drain a Washing Machine
Repair & Maintenance

How to Drain a Washing Machine

Learn the mess-free, step-by-step processes for getting rid of standing water in top-loading and front-loading washing machines.

Materials used to unclog a toilet without a plunger, including a shop vac, tea kettle, dish soap, and more.
Repair & Maintenance

7 Clever Ways to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger

When your toilet is stopped up and you don't have a plunger, it's time to get creative. Here's how you can unclog a toilet using materials you already have on hand.

Best Biscuit Joiners close up from all models
Power Tools

For Clean, Precise Cutting, Our Favorite Biscuit Joiner Ticks All of the Boxes

Choose one of these top tools for a quicker, easier way to create strong tabletops and hidden joinery for your woodworking projects.

Best Shower Valve
Plumbing Supplies

This Bathroom Upgrade Can Help Control Your Shower’s Temperature and Water Flow

Forget finicky temperatures! Get the water just right with the best shower valves for your style and budget.

Multiple indoor plant fertilizer brands lined up against a green background
Reviews

The Best Fertilizers for Indoor Plants, Tested and Reviewed

Help your houseplants thrive by feeding them the best fertilizer for indoor plants.

The Best Bench Grinder Options
Power Tools

The Best Bench Grinders of 2026 for Sharpening and Polishing, Tested

These stationary workshop tools help DIYers sharpen blades and hone knives, axe heads, and chisels quickly and easily. Check out our top tested picks.

Ryobi ONE+ 4Ah Lithium Edge Battery C Review
Power Tools

This Simple Upgrade Makes Your Ryobi Tools More Powerful

Three cordless tools, one battery, and an afternoon in my workshop. Here’s the verdict.

Best Rolling Tool Boxes close-up
Tools & Materials

After Testing 9 Rolling Tool Boxes, The Craftsman Offered Storage for Almost Every Tool

Tools become heavy and cumbersome if lugged around for long periods. A rolling tool box helps transport essential tools without weighing you down.

The Best Hand Crank Radios
Safety & Security

This Handy Device Keeps You Informed During an Emergency—Even Without Power

Keep your family safe by staying on top of the latest emergency information with the best hand-crank radio.

Before I began a "slow reno" of my kitchen, it was all oak cabinets, buttery yellow paint, and 70s vinyl flooring
Kitchen Remodeling

Why I’m an Advocate for a “Slow Reno” (and My 1970s Kitchen Has Taken 13 Months to Update So Far)

There’s no instant gratification in a drawn-out renovation, but there are certain upsides—including savings.

5 Great Tips for Heating the Garage in Winter
Heating & Cooling

How to Heat a Garage: 11 Ways to Keep Your Workshop Warm in Winter

There's no one right way to heat a garage. A multipronged approach to heating the space, including insulation, heaters, and floor coverings, will keep your workspace comfortable year-round.

A collage of tools with a graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.
Skills & Techniques

Realize Your DIY Potential by Learning How to Use These Essential Tools in 2025

Confidently tackle new projects inside and outside the home with Bob Vila’s top tool tips and tutorials.