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

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

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?

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Gasoline degrades as it ages, but you can’t just dump it in the trash or down the drain. Here’s how to get rid of old gas safely.

Glass scratch repair isn’t as tricky as you might guess. Any of these methods can restore your tabletop or window back to its original beauty.

Growing bell peppers in the garden is rewarding, and here you can learn how to grow pepper plants from seed to table.

Tree roots in sewer lines may be out of sight, but they won’t be out of mind for long. Find out how to identify this issue and how to resolve it.