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A professional kitchen fitter, in the process of completing the kitchen installation, fitting the new mixer Tap.
Building & Installing

How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet

Swapping your old kitchen faucet out for a stylish new model? Here's what you need to do before—and while—you crawl under the sink.

best gutter guards for metal roofs
Reviews

The Best Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs

Protect the roof, fascia, and home foundation by installing protective gutter guards for a metal roof.

Shelfy Tested Review
Reviews

The Shelfy Keeps My Produce Fresh Longer and My Fridge Cleaner

What can a refrigerator air freshener do for your fruits and veggies? You might be surprised.

A group of fresh radishes harvested from a home garden with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.
Gardening

How to Grow Radishes (in the Ground, in Raised Beds, or in Containers)

Savor the crunchy, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor of fresh radishes by growing them in container gardens or veggie beds.

Materials needed to clean baseboards, including dryer sheets and baby wipes, assembled on a hardwood floor.
Cleaning

How to Clean Baseboards

It's not a glamorous task, but cleaning the trim around your home’s floors is key to a truly tidy home. Follow this process to clean baseboards, and keep them from attracting more dust.

The Best Impact Driver Options
Power Tools

The Best Impact Drivers to Add to Your Tool Collection Based on Our Testing

Unleash the truth: In-depth testing reveals which top impact drivers truly live up to the hype, helping you choose the right model for your needs.

Potted plants outside a window in summer time; grey stucco exterior.
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint Stucco

When your rough-textured walls fade or get dirty, treat them to a DIY refresh.

Materials needed to make homemade floor cleaner and apply it to hardwood floors, including spray bottle, mop, and castile soap.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Make Your Own Homemade Hardwood Floor Cleaner

Making an all-natural DIY hardwood floor cleaner is easy! Here's the recipe you need to get your wood floors clean again.

The Best Drill Bits Options
Power Tools

The Best Drill Bits for Your Projects, Tested

Get the lowdown on drill bits so you’ll know which ones to buy and rely on for all kinds of drilling tasks and DIY projects.

Bags of both potting soil and garden soil, side by side surrounded by a few terra cotta garden pots.
Gardening

Garden Soil vs. Potting Soil: What’s the Difference?

Is it really a big deal if you use garden soil for your potted plants, or toss some potting soil in your raised beds? Discover the ingredients that set the two types of soil apart.

The Best DeWalt Miter Saw Options
Reviews

The Best DeWalt Miter Saws, According to Our Testing

Thinking about adding a new miter saw to your workshop? One from DeWalt’s extensive range of high-quality models may be a perfect fit.

Got Pests? Our Next Webinar “How to Prevent & Eliminate Pest Invasions” Is For You!
DIY

Got Pests? Our Next Webinar “How to Prevent & Eliminate Pest Invasions” Is For You!

Save the date: Thursday, September 26 at 1:30 EDT.

Solved! Does Grass Seed Go Bad?
Lawn Care

Does Grass Seed Go Bad?

There are several factors that affect how long grass seed lasts, including the container the seed is stored in and how long it's stored. Learn how to tell if your grass seed is over the hill.

The Best Pitchfork Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Pitchforks for Gardening or Yard Work, Tested

Don’t get stuck in a hole while looking for a way to work your dirt. The best pitchforks will help loosen tough soil in no time.

Budget-Friendly Finds for Your Garage Options
Garages

12 Budget-Friendly Finds for Your Garage

Part automobile shelter, part storage space, it's easy for a garage to turn into a cluttered and disorganized mess. Make room to work with these 12 affordable items to increase garage organization and functionality.

A person using the best backpack vacuum option to clean a carpeted set of stairs
Reviews

The Best Backpack Vacuums for Cleaning Homes and Commercial Spaces

Whether for home, commercial, or industrial use, these backpack vacuums make it easy to clean everything from bedrooms to offices to jobsites.

The Best Outdoor Ceiling Fans Options
Outdoor Furniture

The Best Outdoor Ceiling Fans to Keep You Comfortable

Keep cool in your outdoor living space when one of these high-quality fans is overhead.

The Best Telescoping Ladders
Tools & Materials

The Best Telescoping Ladders, Tested and Reviewed

The new kids on the block—telescoping ladders—offer a leg up on overhead chores, but are they all they're cracked up to be? Find out how today's most popular telescoping ladders fared in our hands-on tests.

Person cooking fajita veggies on a Cuisinart outdoor griddle
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Outdoor Griddles for All Types of Tasty Meals

Expand your options for cooking outdoors with one of these top gas griddles.

A cluster of fully bloomed calla lily flowers stand tightly together, their stamens visible.
Gardening

11 Stunning Black Flowers to Grow for Garden Drama

Moody gardens never looked so good! Grow these dark, nearly black flowers for elegance with an edge.