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Will the 3M Insulator Kit keep your home nice and toasty this drafty, cold winter season? Maybe. I put it through hands-on testing to find out.

Ice melt often contains chlorides and chemicals that are environmentally harsh, degrade concrete, and harm pet paws. With Natural Rapport, melt ice with a pet-safe formula that’s easier on your property.

After rigorous testing, this roof rake combo proved its worth through several big winter snow events. See how it outperformed the competition.

Scroll saws excel in making fine, intricate, and precise cuts. Find out what happened when I put a top model to the test.

This tall tower fan is portable, stylish, and comes with a remote—find out how it fared in hands-on testing.

Battery-powered tools are wildly popular, and the ability to charge multiple batteries at the same time is quickly becoming a necessity.

Pick up everyday dirt, fallen food, and even liquid spills with the Shark HydroVac XL—a quality multipurpose machine that vacuums wet and dry messes while washing the floor, cutting cleaning time in half.

This little generator is quiet, fuel efficient, and lightweight, but does it produce enough power for your project?

It's absorbent, abrasive, eco-friendly, and inexpensive: Here's why we should all be keeping stocks of salt in our cars, sheds, toolboxes (and yes, our kitchens).

Shop less often and store more food efficiently with one of these convenient, cost-saving appliances.

Refreshing caulk every year or so goes a long way to preventing water damage and mildew. Caulking a shower or tub is an easy DIY, too! Here's how to get professional-looking results.

Keep warm during the cooler months with comfy, soft flannel sheets on the bed.

Be ready when the unexpected strikes with these essential items for flood preparedness.

Get the chore of cleaning toilets done quickly, easily, and admirably well with the right formula for your household.

Add luxury and health benefits to your bath with a top-notch towel warmer that suits your style, space, and budget.

Regularly changing the filter helps protect your furnace from dust and airborne debris, but not all air filters are created equal. This guide highlights what to look for when buying a replacement furnace filter.

Discover the features offered by many of the best gas water heaters.

We gave today's most popular air-fryer toaster ovens a trial run. Find out how well each model fared (pros and cons) in our test kitchen.

Suction power can rid tiles of dust bunnies, dirt, and pet hair. See some of the best vacuums to keep tile floors polished and clean.

Keep this guide handy in case you find yourself having to kickstart your old gas furnace, water heater, oven, or stove.