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Hands pressing young tomato plant into soil
Reviews

The Best Soil for Tomatoes

Nothing says summer quite like the taste of homegrown tomatoes fresh from the vine. Good soil will help gardeners produce the largest, most flavorful specimens.

The best recessed lighting option in a bright and spacious bathroom
Reviews

The Best Recessed Lighting for Coverage and Ambience

Add accent illumination or increase overall brightness without changing a room’s decor via recessed lighting that suits any setting, style, and budget.

A group of the best tile cleaners group together in front of a tiled wall before testing.
Reviews

We Tested 10 Tile Cleaners to Find the Best One

Clean and protect your tile surfaces with the best tile cleaners for the kitchen and bathroom. After testing various products, we found the best tile cleaners for a variety of situations.

Seven best roof sealants on an orange background
Reviews

The 7 Best Roof Sealants for Lasting Repairs According to Our Tests

Avoid expensive roof damage by repairing gaps and preventing leaks with these tested roof sealants.

The Best Radon Test Kit Option
Reviews

Yes, Your Home Needs a Radon Test Kit — And These Are the Best

Instant radon gas testing and ongoing detection keeps you safe and gives you peace of mind.

The underside of a deck with a critter wall after cleaning.
Exterior

Have You Ever Cleaned the Underside of Your Deck?

Learn why it’s imperative you do.

Person sprays de-icer onto a frosty car windshield.
DIY

This Cheap, Homemade De-icer Recipe Will Clear Your Frosty Windshield in Minutes

Don't shiver in your car, waiting for your windshield defroster to kick on! Mix up this DIY de-icer solution and you'll have a clear view in just a few minutes.

Paint tray and paint roller sitting on top of a closed toilet seat.
DIY

How to Paint Behind a Toilet

Repainting the bathroom? We'll show you the best ways to apply paint in the hardest-to-reach spot: behind the toilet.

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DIY

How to Remove Paint From Metal

Upcycling old metal furniture or decor? Removing paint from metal can breathe new life into your old belongings. Here's what you'll need to get the project done.

The Best Plugin Air Freshener Options
Reviews

Our Favorite Plug-in Air Freshener is Simple, Effective, and Affordable

Keep your home smelling fresh with the continuous action of a plug-in air freshener.

The Best Attic Insulation Options
Reviews

Our Favorite Attic Insulation is Surprisingly DIY-Friendly

You can keep your home protected from winter’s freezing cold and summer’s sweltering heat by insulating your attic, and our top pick is easy for anyone to install.

View of shoveled driveway covered with ice leading to a garage door.
Exterior

Homemade Ice Melt Recipes: 3 Solutions for When You’re Iced In

Fresh out of ice melt? Make your own homemade ice melt concoctions—and save yourself a tumble down the driveway—using materials you already have at home.

The Best Double-Sided Tapes for Your Projects
Reviews

Our Favorite Double-Sided Tape Holds Up to 37.5 Pounds

From craft projects to industrial and manufacturing uses, double-sided tape is one of the most versatile of all tapes available. After researching and comparing countless options, these are our top recommendations.

Worker wearing yellow overalls uses a trowel to spread concrete floor leveler on floor surface.
Interior

How to Level a Concrete Floor

Leveling a concrete floor is a key step before installing new flooring on top of it. Learn which tools and products make this an easy DIY.

8 of the Best Upholstery Steam Cleaners lined up on wood floor
Reviews

Our Favorite Handheld Steam Cleaner Eliminates Stains and Odors Naturally

Freshen up your furniture with one of these excellent steam cleaners that sanitizes and deodorizes surfaces without harsh chemicals. After testing and researching various models, we chose the top 8 options.

The Best Weeding Tools Options
Reviews

This Handy Tool is a Must-Have for Any Gardener

Weeds crop up in every landscape, infiltrating flower beds, lawns, and even container gardens. After testing various products, our favorite is versatile, comfortable, and effective.

6 Smart Ways to Prevent a Soggy Yard with Every Rain Shower
Exterior

6 Smart Ways to Prevent a Soggy Yard with Every Rain Shower

Ward off water woes in your front, back, or side yard with a few improvements to your landscaping.

Hand on a lever-style doorknob, on a dark-colored door.
DIY

12 Smart Ways to Lock a Door Without a Lock

These temporary fixes can help you secure apartment doors, bathroom doors, bedroom doors, and even entry doors that don't have a permanent lock.

A woman's hand adjusting the thermostat valve on a heating radiator at home.
Interior

How to Fix a Noisy Radiator

Tired of all the banging and clanking your radiator is making? Here's what you can do to get some peace and quiet.

A group of the Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels together outside before testing.
Reviews

The Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels According to Our Tests

Tame an unruly garden hose with a sturdy retractable storage reel that best suits your yard and budget.