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Cucumber Recall Raises the Question: Can Homegrown Produce Make You Sick?
While it’s rare to get sick from food grown in your own garden, it’s still vital to take precautions to stay safe.
Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape
Whether you have a standby or portable generator, regular maintenance is key. Follow these care and maintenance tips so your generator will be ready when you need it most.
This Husky Work Light Illuminates Projects Without Increasing the Heat
Upgrading a popular lighting design with LEDs only made it better.
What Is the Best Carpet for Stairs?
Once you have decided to install carpet on your stairs, more decisions follow. Learn more about carpet materials, pile, and installation styles so you can find the right fit for your home.
The Best Ryobi Drills for Your Budget and Needs, Tested
Ready yourself for that upcoming DIY project with one of Ryobi’s powerful and affordable drills.
32 Inspiring Flower Bed Ideas for Yards of Any Size
Brighten up beds, walkways, and other areas of your yard with these inspiring flower gardens, big and small.
The Best Work Lights for the Workshop or Jobsite, Tested
Don’t fumble around in the dark, trading progress for frustration. This guide sheds some light on the best work lights for your workshop or jobsite.
The Best Outdoor Security Cameras for Surveillance and Safety, Tested
Keep trespassers and potential burglars at bay with an outdoor security camera. We tested five in our own homes to find out which ones are worth your money.
How to Install Curtain Rods
Dressing your window properly is easy once you get the curtain rod in the right place. Here are the specs and steps you need to install a curtain rod, and end up with a beautifully finished window.
How to Get Rid of Bagworms
Bagworms in trees or shrubs may leave you with brown, damaged, or even dead plants. Learn how to recognize bagworms and eradicate them from your yard.
4 Ways to Soundproof a Door That Really Work
Whether you're trying to tone down the noise outside or keep your garage band under wraps, these strategies will help muffle the sound coming through your door.
You Asked, a Pro Answered: What Are These Small, Tiny Jumping Bugs That Come Up My Bathtub Drain?
You told us what your pest issues were, and we asked pest control professional Caleb Fabry about them. From tiny jumping bugs coming up bathtub drains, lubber grasshopper invasions, spiders, and more, he's spilling his DIY control tips and tricks—and telling us when it's time to call a pro.
The Best Silicone Sprays for All Your Household Needs
Keep your tools and equipment running efficiently with a lubricating silicone spray.
How to Install a Smoke Detector
Learn how and where to install these champions of fire safety.
Friedrich’s Mini-Split Heat Pump: Efficient, Smart, and Quiet
We installed and tested an 18,000 BTU ductless AC from Friedrich’s Floating Air Pro Series. We were impressed!
The Bio Green Palma Heater: A Hands-On Review
Keep your greenhouse functional year-round with a high-quality greenhouse heater. See how this model fared in our testing.
The DeWalt DWS780: A Tested Top-Notch Miter Saw for Pros and Serious DIYers
Miter saws handle a wide range of cuts, making them one of the most popular power tools on the jobsite.
The GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier Kept My Humid Basement Bone-Dry
Say goodbye to a humid house. I tested this large-capacity dehumidifier, and it works with or without its included drain hose for a dry home or basement.
The Stihl MSA 300 Electric Chainsaw Outperforms Gas Models
Stihl dominates chainsaw tests with an electric model capable of handling anything. From firewood to tree felling and large jobs, this electric chainsaw is up to the task.