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A person demonstrating three cleaning hacks for the home.
Cleaning & Organizing

I Tried 3 Spring Cleaning Tricks—and I’ll Be Using Them From Now On

You’ll want to keep these up your sleeve, too.

Assorted gladiolus flowers growing in a home garden bed.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Gladiolus in Your Home Landscape

Proper gladiolus care can result in gorgeous blooms for months on end and can increase flowers and fruits in any garden.

Person in blue shirt framing a wall.
Building & Installing

How to Frame a Wall Like a Professional Carpenter

The basics of wood wall framing will help you construct a wall, and they’ll also help you succeed with other home improvement projects.

The Best Deck Stain Options
Reviews

The Best Deck Stains for a Restored Outdoor Space

Deck stains can restore a deck and protect its wood, but choosing the right one can be confusing. I performed hands-on testing on several top deck stain products. Find out how they fared.

The DeWalt 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Generator on grass during testing.
Exterior

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

We tested today’s top-selling models to find out how they fared in real-life situations and whether they are worth lugging around.

How To Get Rid Of Pantry Moths
Interior

How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths

Pantry moths can quickly decimate your dry food supply, and may already be in food packages you bring home from the grocery store. Learn what these pests look like, and what you can do to keep them from overtaking your stored food.

Person opening freezer drawer.
Interior

Freezer Not Freezing? 6 Common Freezer Issues and How to Fix Them

Losing your cool because your freezer isn't working as it should? An appliance repair expert explains why your freezer isn't freezing—and what to do next.

A person using the wire bristles on the best grill brush to clean grill grates.
Reviews

The Best Grill Brushes to Keep Your Cooking Space Clean

Don’t let the mouthwatering flavors of your favorite barbecue foods be tainted by a dirty grill.

The Best Mop for Vinyl Floors Option
Reviews

The Best Mops for Vinyl Floors, Tested and Reviewed

Regular cleaning will maintain the good looks and longevity of vinyl flooring. Keep your vinyl floors sparkling clean with these gentle but effective mops.

5 Things to Know Before You Replace a Garage Door Spring
Exterior

6 Things to Know Before You Replace a Garage Door Spring

Installing garage door springs can be a hazardous DIY project, so homeowners will want to practice safety and caution when getting their garage door back into shape.

Green bathroom with green tiled walls.
Bathroom Design

11 Ways to Decorate Your Bathroom for a One-of-a-Kind Look on a Budget

Bring personal style to the bathroom with these inexpensive updates that will transform your space from simply functional to fabulous.

The Best Expandable Hoses Options laid out as group on cement stairs
Reviews

The Best Expandable Hoses, According to Our Testing

Simplify lawn care with a lightweight, expandable hose that stretches far, shrinks quickly, and stores easily.

A person uses a Sunday product on a lush, green lawn.
Reviews

Sunday Drops Deals on Pro Lawn Aeration Services—But For Lawn Plan Members Only

To take advantage of great savings on lawn aeration, customers need to have a custom lawn plan. Luckily, right now, there's a 20 percent discount on Sunday's DIY lawn care subscription.

A close up of two workers using tools to detect a water leak underground.
Interior

How to Find A Water Leak Underground in 6 Steps—And What to Do When You Locate It

Leaks on a property can sometimes originate from an underground water line. Here’s how to locate and address an underground water leak, and when to call in a professional to help.

The Best Generator Brand Options
Exterior

The 18 Best Generator Brands

Finding the right generator for your needs, whether for your home, RV, or jobsite, begins with selecting a reputable brand.

Log Cabin Kit Home - Rockbridge
DIY

12 Low-Cost Kits for a 21st-Century Log Cabin

Craft the modern log cabin of your dreams with any of these complete kits.

A burglar dressed in black breaks a window.
Exterior

10 Things to Know About How Glass-Break Sensors Work to Protect Your Home

Glass-break sensors are an integral part of many home security systems. Here’s what you need to know about how glass-break sensors work before installing them throughout your home.

A close up of a brass door knob attached to a red door.
Exterior

New Security Threat Unlocked: Everything to Know About Lock Crunching

There are several techniques burglars might use to bypass a lock, but few are as popular as lock crunching. But what is lock crunching, and is there anything you can do to prevent it?

Six Non Electric Heaters on grass near woods
Reviews

The Best Non-Electric Heaters for All Your Needs, Tested

Keep the patio in use long after the days of summer have gone, make that cold bonus room toasty, and prepare for winter power outages with a non-electric heater.

A group of the best pressure washer soaps outside before testing.
Reviews

The Best Pressure Washer Soaps for Cleaning, Stripping, and Degreasing

Learn the best formula to use for washing homes, cars, driveways, decks, and grills.