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Blue junk container gets hauled away by white truck.
Cleaning

Junk-hauling services offer a handy solution to getting rid of clutter, but what happens to the stuff they pick up?

Chrome American Standard Duo Spectra Shower head on cream stone countertop
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

This shower head marries luxury, functionality, and versatility. Discover how it performed in our hands-on testing.

Woman uses a putty knife to remove some of a sticker from the bottom of a jar.
Cleaning & Organizing

The next time a new purchase—be it glassware, a toy, or electronics—is marred by a stubborn sticker, try one of these household solutions for getting the glue off.

Woman dumps pieces of candle wax out of a candle jar.
DIY

Repurpose or recycle used candle jars by removing leftover wax.

A soapy yellow dish sponge sits on the edge of a kitchen sink.
Cleaning & Organizing

Learn how to clean a sponge in the microwave, and other ways to degrime and sanitize this hardworking kitchen tool.

Harbor Freight Weekend Sale
Deals

Don't miss this 72-hour savings event

foods that never expire - hands holding jar of dried food
Interior

Many staple foods can sit for years or even decades in a cool, dry pantry and still be perfectly fine to eat. In fact, these pantry goods pretty much never expire. Now go stock up!

A person using a roller to touch up paint on walls.
Paints & Finishes

You don’t always need to repaint an entire room. Sometimes repairing and repainting the dings and scuffs is all that’s needed to freshen it up.

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Painting & Finishing

Paint is a versatile interior design tool that can modify the perceived shape of a room.

Bumpy green frog sitting on red tomato in garden.
Garden Pests

Learn how these helpful amphibians can keep your garden pest-free.

A modern kitchen has cabinets in a dark gray with green tint and a pale wood island.
Kitchen Design

Explore 2024’s biggest kitchen trends and see how they can elevate your space into a stylish, functional haven.

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House Plants

Is your brown or withered plant playing possum, resisting a spring revival until the sun’s warmth is just right? Or is it a goner with no hope of resurrection? There are ways to determine the difference.

Man in snow gear using yellow snowblower during snow storm.
Driveways & Walkways

Prioritize personal safety while operating a snow blower by following these key safety tips.

Person holding roll of blue tape.
Painting & Finishing

Painter’s tape can be used for so much more than just protecting ceilings and trim when painting your walls.

A person holding a wool dryer ball in front of an open front-loading dryer while doing laundry.
Laundry

Learn how these simple tools can make laundry day more efficient and eco-friendly.

A person loading a dishwasher in their kitchen.
Appliances

You probably don't need to worry about your dishwasher being an energy hog. However, there are ways to get more energy and water savings out of your appliance.

Woman sitting next to swimming pool.
Pools & Water Features

Learning more about the characteristics, pros, and cons of each pool type can help you decide which one is right for your home.

A person painting a wall with paint drips on the hardwood floors underneath.
Paints & Finishes

Learn how to remove water- or oil-based paint without damaging your wood floors.

A-young-woman-holds-a-large-tropical-plant-in-a-pot-as-she-decorates-her-living-room.
House Plants

Huge houseplants have the same needs as their smaller green friends, just on a larger scale. That can complicate things, but the big reward is worth the effort.

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr
Paints & Finishes

We compared two hugely popular paint brands on their value, thickness, color offerings, and more.