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Whether you have a standby or portable generator, regular maintenance is key. Follow these care and maintenance tips so your generator will be ready when you need it most.

Upgrading a popular lighting design with LEDs only made it better.

Once you have decided to install carpet on your stairs, more decisions follow. Learn more about carpet materials, pile, and installation styles so you can find the right fit for your home.

Ready yourself for that upcoming DIY project with one of Ryobi’s powerful and affordable drills.

Brighten up beds, walkways, and other areas of your yard with these inspiring flower gardens, big and small.

Don’t fumble around in the dark, trading progress for frustration. This guide sheds some light on the best work lights for your workshop or jobsite.

Keep trespassers and potential burglars at bay with an outdoor security camera. We tested five in our own homes to find out which ones are worth your money.

Dressing your window properly is easy once you get the curtain rod in the right place. Here are the specs and steps you need to install a curtain rod, and end up with a beautifully finished window.

Bagworms in trees or shrubs may leave you with brown, damaged, or even dead plants. Learn how to recognize bagworms and eradicate them from your yard.

Whether you're trying to tone down the noise outside or keep your garage band under wraps, these strategies will help muffle the sound coming through your door.

You told us what your pest issues were, and we asked pest control professional Caleb Fabry about them. From tiny jumping bugs coming up bathtub drains, lubber grasshopper invasions, spiders, and more, he's spilling his DIY control tips and tricks—and telling us when it's time to call a pro.

Learn how and where to install these champions of fire safety.

We installed and tested an 18,000 BTU ductless AC from Friedrich’s Floating Air Pro Series. We were impressed!

Keep your greenhouse functional year-round with a high-quality greenhouse heater. See how this model fared in our testing.

Miter saws handle a wide range of cuts, making them one of the most popular power tools on the jobsite.

Say goodbye to a humid house. I tested this large-capacity dehumidifier, and it works with or without its included drain hose for a dry home or basement.

Stihl dominates chainsaw tests with an electric model capable of handling anything. From firewood to tree felling and large jobs, this electric chainsaw is up to the task.

I tested DeWalt’s best-selling 3-piece stackable tool box. Find out if it stacked up to its reputation in this tested review.

I tested this affordable door security option in my own home. Here’s what I found.

I tried out Chemical Guys’ short pressure washer gun. It was simple, fun, and (for some uses) a significant improvement over standard wands.