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When To Replace Siding
Siding

These 6 Signs Tell You It’s Time to Replace Your House’s Siding ASAP

Siding replacement isn’t just about improving curb appeal. Find out when to replace siding and what can happen if you wait too long.

Birds in Your Dryer Vent
Wildlife

Birds in Your Dryer Vent? Here’s How to Remove Them Safely and Humanely

Birds in dryer vents are a more serious problem than you might think. Find out how to approach this problem with the best outcome for you and the birds.

Spicy red and green pepper plants.
Gardening

15 Companion Plants for Peppers—Plus 5 to Keep at a Distance—for the Healthiest Harvest

Whether you’re planting pepper seeds or transplanting seedlings, adding a few of the right garden buddies can prevent pests and diseases, provide nutrients, and promote better flavor.

Gloved hands spraying pink flowers on tree.
Garden Pests

15 Natural Pest-Control Strategies for Your Yard and Garden

Don’t let mosquitoes, slugs, and other uninvited pests ruin your garden plantings. Keep insects and vermin away with these green-minded methods.

Shark FlexBreeze Fan with InstaCool set up in front of a set of closet doors.
Major Systems

Can This Fan With Water Mist Keep You Cool? A Shark FlexBreeze Review

The Shark FlexBreeze with InstaCool is redefining cool. I tested this versatile and innovative fan indoors and outdoors and was pleasantly surprised.

Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181 Review
DIY

The Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181, Tested and Reviewed

I found out why new woodworkers and seasoned professionals love this versatile benchtop setup.

Harbor Freight vs. The Home Depot
Deals

Harbor Freight vs. The Home Depot: 3 Big Differences Between 2 Beloved Tool Stores

Harbor Freight and The Home Depot are two of the nation’s leading suppliers of tools and gardening equipment, but how do they stack up against each other?

Person carrying tray of seedlings in shade.
House Plants

How to Harden Off Plants and Seedlings

Your pampered seedlings need to toughen up a bit before you send them out into the big, bad world. Expose them to life’s realities gradually!

Rake used on lawn fungus.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Solved! What to Do About Lawn Fungus

Patchy, brown grass is one of many signs that can point to a lawn fungus. Get to know what else to look for—and how to treat each—with this guide.

The Tertill Weeding Robot on a patch of weedless soil during testing.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Can a Robot Weed Your Garden? I Tested the Tertill Weeding Robot to Find Out

I tested the Tertill robotic weeder in my vegetable garden alongside an identical control garden, and this is what happened.

The Hunter Malden Ceiling Fan ReviewThe Hunter Malden Ceiling Fan Review
Furniture & Decor

We Tried an HGTV Star’s Ceiling Fan—Here’s What We Thought

A celebrated interior designer teamed up with a well-known fan maker. Find out how their stylish, modern, and super-efficient overhead fan fared in real life.

The Milwaukee 15-Gauge Finish Nailer next to its magazine before testing.
Power Tools

Milwaukee 15-Gauge Finish Nailer: A Hands-On Review

If you’ve been searching for a dependable cordless nailer with the power and speed of a pneumatic, look no further.

The Westinghouse iGen4500 portable inverter generator on mulch during testing.
Backup Generators

Westinghouse iGen4500 Peak Watt Portable Generator: A Hands-On Review

This portable yet powerful generator can energize everything from the campsite to the jobsite and more. Discover how it fared in hands-on testing.

Person using a watering can to water vegetables in a raised garden bed.
Lawn Care & Gardening

12 Raised Garden Bed Plans for Building Your Ideal Plot

Get your garden off the ground with these attractive, easy-to-build raised garden bed ideas.

The cleaning heads of Dyson vs Shark on a rug before head-to-head testing.
Cleaning Supplies

Dyson vs Shark: The Ultimate Cordless Vacuum Showdown

Cordless vacuums are taking the cleaning industry by storm. I put 2 top contenders to the test—find out which one sucked up top honors.

Several unopened packages of Tru Earth laundry sheets on a table before testing.
Cleaning Supplies

The Future of Laundry: A Review of Tru Earth’s Eco-Friendly Strips

Say goodbye to bulky plastic jugs of traditional detergents. Tru Earth's eco-strips offer a convenient, plastic-free, and eco-conscious alternative to doing laundry.

The Most Indestructible Dishes You Can Buy Option Mason Modern Melamine Plates
Appliances & Cookware

The 14 Most Indestructible Dishes You Can Buy

From sturdy glasses to rugged plates, these pieces are built to last.

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams
Paint Needs

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Home Decorator

We looked at two leading paint brands to help you make the best choice.

Valspar vs Sherwin Williams
Paint Needs

Valspar vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of DIYer

Looking to paint your home? We put Valspar and Sherwin-Williams paints head to head.

The Engpow Fireproof File Organizer Bag With Lock on a bench before testing.
Everyday Essentials

We Tested This Fireproof Document Bag to See if It Can Take the Heat

Hopefully, you’ll never need to put this simple product to the test, but in the event of a fire, your most important documents and small personal items will be safe.