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The best undercounter ice machine in a well-appointed kitchen, installed between a wine fridge and dishwasher
Reviews

The Best Undercounter Ice Makers for On-Demand Ice

Forgot to fill the ice cube tray again? Have fresh ice always on hand with one of the best undercounter ice makers.

The Best Refrigerator Brand Options
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The Best Refrigerator Brands of 2025, Ranked and Rated

To find a fridge you can rely on with all the features that matter most, start by zeroing in on the best brand for you.

The Best Handheld Pool Vacuums close-up
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This Pool Tool Does The Scrubbing For You

Keeping your pool or spa free of dirt, leaves, and other debris is easy with one of these compact vacuums.

Water sprinklers irrigate the lawns of several bungalow homes.
Lawn & Garden

How to Install an Underground Sprinkler System

Caring for your lawn and garden is significantly easier with an automated sprinkler system. Learn what's involved in the installation, and the materials you'll need.

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This Kitchen Appliance Adds Refrigerated Storage to Any Space

Undercounter fridges are perfect for small spaces and serve as a convenience in home bars and game rooms. One of these top models may be the perfect pick for your needs.

he Best Microwave Convection Oven
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These Are the Best Microwave Convection Ovens of 2025 for Your Cooking Needs

The best microwave convection ovens pull double duty by offering standard microwave features while also allowing home chefs to bake cookies, roast meats, and cook a variety of other foods.

Group shot of jump starter with air compressors
Reviews

We Tested 11 Jump Starters with Air Compressors, But These 7 Are the Best

Dead batteries and leaky tires can lead to expensive service calls. Save yourself some cash with a jump starter featuring a built-in air compressor.

A person using a push broom to distribute the best polymeric sand between cement patio pavers.
Reviews

The Best Polymeric Sand Stops Weeds, Keeps Pavers in Place, and Delivers a Professional Look

Water and ice can turn your paver patio into a disaster. Lock your pavers in place with polymeric sand.

The Best Slide-In Electric Range Option pictured in a nice kitchen
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This is Our Favorite Slide-In Electric Range of 2025

Achieve a built-in effect without the hefty price tag by investing in one of these slide-in electric ranges.

The Best Soft Close Cabinet Hinges Options
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This Product Keeps Your Cabinets Protected and Your Kitchen Quiet

Stop bothersome banging in the kitchen and preserve those pricey cabinets by upgrading to quality soft-close hinges.

Four of the Best Tower Fans lined up against a yellow wall
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After Testing for Over 100 Hours, We Found the Best Tower Fans for a Comfortable Home

Find the best tower fan for your space, needs, and budget among these cooling favorites.

Wayfair Way Day Deals 2025
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Sale Extended: This $709 Patio Set Is Down to $499 Right Now at Wayfair During Way Day

Wayfair’s springtime Way Day sale is packed with patio deals—like Adirondack chairs for more than 50% off!

The Best Built-In Microwave Options
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This Space-Solution Provides Extra Cooking Space to Any Kitchen

A built-in microwave blends in seamlessly within the kitchen and frees up precious counter space, adding style and convenience to food prep.

How to Clean a Humidifier - On a Weekly Basis
Interior

How to Clean a Humidifier

Just switching on a humidifier isn't enough to cure the season of dry air and respiratory illness—you have to clean it, too. Fortunately, this is one weekly routine that's easy enough to keep.

Using a broom to dust a popcorn ceiling.
Interior

How to Clean a Popcorn Ceiling

Dust and dinginess turning your a textured ceiling into an eyesore? Follow this simple cleaning routine for a brighter interior once more.

The Best Garbage Disposal Option
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Dispose of Kitchen Waste With This Powerful Kitchen Upgrade

To find the best garbage disposal for your kitchen and your needs, learn the ins and outs of this appliance type and get the details about the top picks on the market.

Woman uses mesh drywall tape to cover a hole in drywall.
Interior

How to Patch Drywall

Whether your hole is tiny or bigger than a breadbox, there's more than one effective way to patch the hole in your drywall.

A person unplugging a coffee maker in a kitchen.
Interior

Does Unplugging Appliances Save Electricity? Yes—and See the 8 Biggest Energy Hogs

Don’t let energy vampires suck power and increase your utility bills when you’re not even using them.

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting Options
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Our Kitchen Has Never Been More Functional Thanks to This Simple Product

Increase kitchen functionality at any hour with extra output from easy-to-install under-cabinet lighting.

A group of the best kitchen faucet options laid out together on a kitchen counter
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This Simple Upgrade Can Transform Your Kitchen

Add style, functionality, and convenience to your kitchen with the right kitchen faucet. We tested various top models on the market to find the best of the best.