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DeWalt Cordless Hammer Drill Review
Reviews

DeWalt Rotary Hammer Drill Review: Is It Worth It? We Tested it to Find Out!

We tested the DeWalt cordless hammer drill by drilling in concrete and other masonry materials. Find out how it fared.

How to Tile a Bathroom Wall
Interior

How to Tile a Bathroom Wall

With the proper tools and enough patience, it's within the range of virtually any homeowner to tile a bathroom wall successfully.

AC Recharge Cost
Interior

How Much Does a Home AC Recharge Cost?

Recharging an AC system ensures it’s running at peak performance. A home AC recharge costs between $200 and $500, with a national average price of $300.

how to till a garden with a power tiller
Lawn & Garden

How to Till a Garden the Right Way

Get the dirt on how to make the ground in your garden ready to plant.

morning glory plant care 101 - how to grow morning glories
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Morning Glories (and Keep Them Under Control)

Even the most amateur gardeners can cover themselves—or at least their trellises—in glory by growing showy morning glories.

flowers that attract bees - bee on blue hyacinth bloom
Lawn & Garden

20 Flowers That Attract Bees to Your Garden

Enticing bees to your garden helps your flowers and vegetables grow, and keeps the populations of these important pollinators robust.

Yost Bench Vise Review
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Is Yost the Best Choice for a Woodworking Vise?

I tested the Yost Woodworking Vise in my home workshop. Find out how it fared.

Klein Tools Vented Hard Hat Review
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Klein Hard Hat Review: Is this Vented Hard Hat Worth It?

This streamlined full-brim hard hat has a simple 4-point design and unique brow pad material. Find out how it fared in my hands-on—and head-on!—tests.

Stanley Tool Set Review
Reviews

Is This Stanley Tool Set Able to Meet Your Home’s Maintenance Needs?

This well-balanced tool set can tackle a variety of odd jobs.

spray foam insulation cost vs fiberglass
Interior

What’s the Difference? Spray Foam Insulation Cost vs. Fiberglass Insulation Cost

When weighing the pros and cons of spray foam insulation cost vs. fiberglass, this guide can help you make the selection that works best for your home.

Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs
Interior

Solved! Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs?

If there’s a bed bug problem in your home, you might wonder if bleach kills bed bugs.

Mosquitoes Are the Worst in These Parts of the Country
Design

Mosquitoes Are the Worst in These Parts of the Country

With the exception of Iceland and Antarctica, almost every place on earth has some sort of mosquito problem. While the pesky insects can be found throughout the United States, these are the U.S. cities with the most rampant mosquito populations.

what does a gas leak smell like womans hand turning knob on stove
Interior

Solved! What Does a Gas Leak Smell Like?

Learn how to detect the smell of natural gas and what to do in case of a gas leak.

The Best Hand Tools
Reviews

The Best Hand Tools, Tested and Reviewed

Power tools are front and center for many DIYers, but no workshop is truly complete without a basic hand tool collection. Check out the ones that scored big with us.

moon garden - flowers blooming in moonlight
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow a Moon Garden at Home

Plant an enchanting moon garden and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors long after the sun goes down. 

How To Move a Piano
DIY

How To Move a Piano Safely

If you want to know how to move a piano, consider the following steps for a swift and stress-free process.

Fertilizer for New Grass
Lawn & Garden

A Complete Guide to Choosing and Using Fertilizer for New Grass

Planting new grass? Choosing the right fertilizer is key to growing a green, lush, and healthy lawn.

The Best Greenhouse Plastic Options
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The Best Greenhouse Plastic

With the right plastic, a greenhouse provides an optimal environment for extending the growing season, starting new plants, and protecting fragile specimens.

The Best Washing Machine Hoses Options
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The Best Washing Machine Hoses

Old washing machine hoses are the cause of many flooded laundry rooms. This comprehensive guide will help you choose the right replacements.

The Best Glue for Metal Options
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The Best Glue for Metal

Attempting to glue metal has often been met with mixed results, but modern adhesives can produce very successful bonds with metal and a variety of other materials, too.