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DIY

How to Remove a Broken Screw

Can’t make headway on your latest DIY project because of a broken screw? Here's a fast and easy removal solution that's sure to stick!

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DIY

Can You Paint Over Mold?

Painting over mold might seem like a quick fix, but it only hides the problem. This guide explains how to properly treat mold and the right way to paint over it.

Natural white oak flooring in living area
Interior

5 DIY Solutions for Your Flooring Dilemmas

Find out what type of floor best suits the room you plan to remodel.

The Best Door Hinge Jigs
Reviews

We Tested 3 Door Hinge Jigs — This One Worked Best

We needed a durable router template that would make installing door hardware fast and easy. We found our pick.

Man sitting in a window sill, leaning out the window to clean its exterior.
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for March

Whether it comes in like a lamb or lion, March is a month of transitions. This month is a good time to refresh the house after it has been closed tight for winter—and prepare outdoor spaces for warmer weather.

The Best Hand Plane
Reviews

Our Favorite Hand Plane Outperforms the Competition

When it’s time to shape or smooth wood, reach for the quality hand plane that best suits your project.

Best Caulk for Baseboards Close-Up
Reviews

These Are the Best Caulk Options for Baseboards According to Our Tests

Caulking baseboards fills unsightly gaps, keeps out insects, and adds a smart, professional finish to a room. After testing a handful of caulks, our favorite prevents cracks and dies with a perfect finish.

The Best Hardwood Floor Polishes
Reviews

This $20 Product Revived Worn Hardwood Floors in 30 Minutes

If your hardwood floors are looking dull, a good coat of polish can help bring them back to life. We put top polishes to the test, see our why our favorite is a must-have.

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DIY

How to Paint a Garage Door

Painting a garage door is a low-budget DIY project that will go a long way toward enhancing your home’s exterior.

10 Water faucet filters laying on a white countertop
Reviews

After Filtering 50+ Gallons, Our Tests Show Faucet Water Filters Don’t Have To Be Expensive

Faucet water filters don't have to cost a lot or have the highest certification scores to be effective. For less than $50, these tested picks all provide clean and tasty drinking water—right from the tap.

Our Favorite Socket Organizer Fits With Any Existing Storage System
Reviews

Our Favorite Socket Organizer Fits With Any Existing Storage System

Socket organizers can help keep loose sockets in order. After testing multiple high-quality storage solutions, here are our top 8.

7 Cool Colors for Kids’ Rooms
Interior

7 Cool Colors for Kids’ Rooms

As they grow up, kids change their ideas about their favorite color about as often as they change their socks. So how is a parent to choose what color to paint a kid’s room?

10 Paint Color Mistakes Everyone Makes
Interior

10 Paint Color Mistakes Everyone Makes

Step away from the paintbrush! You might just be committing one of the most common color mistakes.

The new Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus refueling via a gas generator outside of a garage

Meet the Most Accessible Whole-Home Backup That Can Work with Your Existing Generator and Solar Panels

Anker SOLIX is making it easier for homeowners to prepare for outages of any length and go off-grid with the debut of its newest solution, the F3800 Plus.

A DIYer using a level when installing a new bathroom countertop.
Interior

Experts Say These Are the 8 Best Countertop Materials for Bathrooms

Not sure which bathroom countertop provides the appearance and durability you need? Our comprehensive guide has the answers.

The Best Garden Cart Options on a large lawn in front of evergreens
Reviews

We Hauled More Than a Ton of Supplies to Find the 6 Best Garden Carts

Garden carts are handy for moving various outdoor supplies, plants, and tools. We tested today's top models to see how accommodating they truly are—find out which ones earned a well-deserved spot on our lineup!

The Best String Trimmer Options
Reviews

We Tested 8 Popular String Trimmers, and This Battery-Powered Model Was Our Favorite

A string trimmer tackles edges and areas not accessible by a mower, elevating the crisp look of a yard.

Woman uses olive oil to polish a stainless steel sink.
DIY

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

Follow these easy steps to remove scratches, spots, and stains from your stainless steel sink, and restore its original shine.

The Best Artificial Grass Options
Reviews

You Might Mistake Our Favorite Artificial Grass for the Real Thing

Tired of watering, mowing, and fertilizing your lawn? Artificial grass might be the way to go for the green without the hassle. After researching various products, we chose our top 8 top picks.

A green and white hummingbird hovers above a bright red hummingbird feeder.
Lawn & Garden

This Is the Best Time to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders Where You Live

If you hope to attract hummingbirds to your yard, learn when to put out feeders to support them during hummingbird season.