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Learn how to properly—and safely—light gas fireplaces with a control panel or a key.

Believe it or not, a homeowner can often solve the mystery of a malfunctioning outlet before calling in a pro. Keep reading to know which solutions are DIY-able and which could use a call to an electrician.

Bathrooms improve our daily lives and can boost home resale value, so faucets shouldn’t just work—they should shine and save water, too.

If your smoke detector is chirping or beeping, it might be trying to tell you something. Keep your home protected with proper smoke alarm maintenance.

Raise visual interest in your home by raising the texture of your walls. Knowing how to texture drywall adds a finishing touch to DIY projects.

It's a new year, and the perfect chance to start fresh! These tasks that will help you restart, reorganize, and reinvigorate your home this month.

Rather than being tethered to an electrical outlet, the right cordless glue gun lets you move freely around your workspace to complete crafts, DIY projects, and small repairs.

Read this if you’ve ever wanted to ask a professional designer: “Is peel-and-stick good wallpaper?”

A wood router offers unrivaled versatility for woodworkers of all skill levels. The following guide can help beginners choose their first tool.

If you want to control costs while protecting your home, this system might be the solution you’ve been looking for.

Subcompact size, ample capacity, and the right mix of outlets make this one of the most compelling power banks for camping and travel.

Recent safety improvements and technological advances make these drill presses ideal for DIY workshop projects.

I tested this compact composter for over three months, and it simplifies the composting process—perfect for turning daily kitchen scraps into valuable garden gold.

This device makes it easier than ever to charge on the go, stay up and running during a power outage, and manage your charging preferences.

Find out how to disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and replace a bathroom sink stopper.

Wax paper isn’t just for baking and storing food. Discover how versatile this everyday household item can be for cleaning, gardening, and even pest control.

Newly discovered naturally glowing wood could create sustainable furniture and lighting products in the future.

Get back to cooking without worrying about the loud, annoying beeping of a false smoke alarm.

Remove built-up dirt, dust, pet dander, and other debris from carpets, floors, and upholstery with the help of a trusty multi-purpose steam cleaner. See our favorite models here.

Shop lighting can be a complex issue. In this article, learn how to create the proper illumination level for any workspace.