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sump pump cost
Basements

How Much Does a Sump Pump Cost to Install?

Think you may need a new sump pump? Sump pump costs range from $1,200 to $2,500, with the national average at $1,500.

A woman in her backyard making notes about her diy landscape design.
Landscaping

How to Be Your Own Landscape Designer

Boost your property value and curb appeal without breaking the bank by learning how to become your own landscape designer.

The Best Log Splitter trailer in use splitting firewood with a large stack of split wood in the background.
Tools & Materials

The Best Log Splitters for Cutting Firewood

Save time and labor when chopping wood for a fireplace or stove with the best log splitter for any work style and budget.

Mobile Home Floor Repair Cost
Flooring

Mobile Home Floor Repair Cost: How Much to Expect You’ll Pay

Mobile home floor repair costs between $300 and $5,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Many homeowners spend an average of $2,650 for repairs.

Young woman with hot drink thermos at winter forest, close up
Garages

17 Things You Should Never Leave in a Cold Car

Can gas freeze in a car? What about aerosol cans, or wine? When temperatures dip below freezing in your neck of the woods, bring these things inside the house ASAP.

Best Window Insulation Kit Review
Reviews

We Were On the Hunt for The Best Window Insulation During Cold Spells, Did the 3M Insulation Kit Perform?

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.

The Natural Rapport Pet-Safe Ice Melt melting the snow and ice on a sidewalk.
Reviews

We Wanted To Melt Ice Safely, So We Tested Natural Rapport Pet-Safe Ice Melt

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.

The Avalanche! Roof Rake undergoing testing pulling light snow off a metal roof.
Reviews

Keep Your Roof Clear of Snow With the Avalanche! Roof Rake Combo

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

The DeWalt skill saw on top of its box and next to the small number of pieces that require assembly.
Reviews

Does the DeWalt Scroll Saw Live Up to the Brand’s Reputation? See Our Tested Review to Find Out

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

The Lakso logo embedded into the woodgrain panel on the front of the Lasko Wind Curve tower fan.
Reviews

In the Breeze: An In-Depth Lasko Wind Curve Fan Tested Review

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

The Dewalt charging station with four different battery types next to it before testing.
Reviews

Plug In & Power Up: Our Hands-On Review of the DeWalt Charging Station

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

A person using the Shark HydroVac with LED lights to clean hardwood floors.
Reviews

Shark HydroVac Review: Is This Vac/Mop as Good as a Bissell CrossWave?

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.

The Craftsman 3000-Watt Inverter Generator, which measures 18 inches high by 22 inches long by 13 inches wide and weights 59.5 pounds.
Reviews

My Hands-On Test of the Craftsman 3,000-Watt Inverter Generator: Is it as Efficient and Quiet as it Claims?

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

Woman holding salt shaker in left hand and pointing to it with her right index finger.
Repurposing

Why You Should Sprinkle Salt Onto Your Cutting Board—and Into Your Coffee

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).

An upright freezer full of food between a workbench and storage cabinet.
Reviews

The Best Upright Freezers for the Home or Garage

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

Woman carefully caulks the gap between her tub and tile wall using a caulking gun.
Tubs & Showers

How to Caulk a Shower or Tub

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.

A group of the Best Flannel Sheets still folded and grouped together before being washed and tested.
Mattresses & Bedding

The Best Flannel Sheets for Chilly Winter Nights, Tested

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

10 Flood Essentials to Have on Hand
Home Safety

10 Home Essentials to Have on Hand for Floods

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

A group of the best toilet bowl cleaner options placed on a toilet.
Cleaning Supplies

The Best Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Tested and Approved

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

A group of the best towel warmers on a carpeted floor prior to testing.
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Towel Warmers, According to Our Hands-On Tests

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