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The Best Garage Refrigerator Options
Reviews

The Best Garage Refrigerators for Keeping Extra Food and Drink Chilled

Bring extra food and drink storage to the garage or workshop with garage-ready refrigerators that protect their contents even in extreme temperatures.

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Real Estate

Moving Container vs. Truck Rental: Which One is Better for Moving?

From costs to comfort, consider some important factors before choosing transportation for your belongings.

termite damage vs wood rot
Interior

Termite Damage vs. Wood Rot: How To Know What’s Eating Your Home

The cause of cracked, crumbling wood can be deceiving, especially if a homeowner doesn’t know the differences in termite damage vs. wood rot. The guide below can help decipher the problem.

Two-story red barn with a gambrel roof
Exterior

Solved! Why Are Barns Painted Red?

There’s little as simultaneously American and classic as a red-painted barn. But why are barns red in the first place?

The Best Epoxy Resin Options
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The Best Epoxy Resins, Vetted

Select the best epoxy resin to meet your needs when sealing projects or floors, making jewelry, creating art, and more.

The Best Rust Converter Options
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The Best Rust Converters, Vetted

Learn how the best converters can remove and prevent rust while simultaneously adding a coat of paint-ready primer to all your metal possessions.

Top-down view of a lawn mower mowing grass in morning light
Lawn & Garden

Solved! This Is the Best Time to Mow the Lawn

If you take great care of your lawn but it still isn’t thriving, you may be doing yourself and your yard a disservice by cutting the grass at the wrong time of day.

The Best Washer and Dryer Options
Reviews

The Best Washers and Dryers Today

The best washer and dryer set is appropriately sized for any space and needs, is easy to operate, and offers the ideal mix of wash and dry cycles to leave laundry clean and fresh.

Dahle Vantage Cutting Mat Review
Reviews

This Heavy-Duty Cutting Mat is Worth Every Penny for DIY Projects

The Dahle Vantage cutting mat’s heavy-duty, multilayer design paired with a heavy PVC construction makes this double-sided cutting mat versatile and durable for almost any DIY project.

The Best GE Refrigerators Options
Reviews

The Best GE Refrigerators You Can Get

With a brand reputation built on reliability, the best GE refrigerators ahead are a top choice for bustling home kitchens.

Ocoopa Hand Warmer Review
Reviews

Ocoopa H01 PD Pro: Is It Worth It? We Tested it to Find Out!

Durable, powerful, and hot, the Ocoopa H01 PD Pro is our favorite rechargeable hand warmer of 2023.

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Lawn & Garden

15 Plants to Grow for a Pest-Proof Yard

While there’s no such thing as a pest-free garden, there are certain plants that pests go out of their ways to avoid. Learn about the plants that repel bugs and small animals, and why they deserve a place in your yard.

A worker stands on a ladder to paint the exterior of a house.
DIY

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior?

A fresh coat of paint can go a long way to improve the overall appearance of a home. The typical cost to paint a house is between $1,811 and $4,435, with the national average at $3,087.

Meater Plus
Reviews

We Tested a Popular Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer: Does it Live Up to Its Hype?

This Wi-Fi thermometer works with a grill, a rotisserie, a smoker, an oven, an air-fryer, and even sous vide—and you can program it through Alexa or an app.

The Bosch Blaze GLM 50 C Laser Distance Measure
Reviews

We Went the Distance to Bring You the Straight Scoop on the Bosch Blaze GLM 50 C Laser Distance Measure

With so many built-in features, how does the Bosch Blaze GLM 50 C measure up? We’ll level with you in this laser measure review.

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Lawn & Garden

8 Tips for High-Altitude Gardening

Living in the mountains? High altitudes create unique challenges for gardening, so conquer them with some helpful hints.

master-planned-community-block-of-grey-houses-in-same-style-with-green-yards
Real Estate

What Exactly Is a Master-Planned Community and Why Does It Matter?

Master-planned communities have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in warmer states. But if you’re considering moving into one, be aware of the drawbacks as well as the benefits.

The Best Door Knobs Options
Reviews

The Best Door Knobs

Updating a home’s door knobs can significantly impact a home’s interior design.

Keurig K-Compact Coffee Maker Review
Reviews

Quick Coffee Fix: Is the Keurig K-Compact Coffee Maker Worth it?

I fancy myself a coffee snob, so find out what happened when I tested the Keurig K-Compact single-serve coffee maker.

The Best Curtain Rods Options
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The Best Curtain Rods

Complete your window treatments the right way with sturdy, sophisticated curtain rods.