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The Best Drill Bits for Stainless Steel Option
Power Tools

The Best Drill Bits for Stainless Steel, Tested and Reviewed

Typical drill bits won’t do the trick when it comes to working with stainless steel. Check out this guide to the best drill bits for stainless steel to discover which ones are most suited for your particular job.

The Best Vacuum Storage Bags Options
Storage & Organizing

The Best Vacuum Storage Bags, Tested and Reviewed

Compress bulky clothing and linens for storage and preserve food with the quality vacuum bags that suit your needs and your space.

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Design

19 Must-See Home Improvement Flicks to Watch at Your Next Movie Night

Take a break from your own DIY projects by watching one of these home renovation classics. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you just might find comfort in the shared experience.

The Best Home Essentials Options
Reviews

The Best Home Essentials Products Tested in 2022

Assembling, installing, cooking, and washing—we tested hundreds of home essentials to compile a list of all the best options.

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Interior

Don’t Do This Chore on New Year’s Day If You’re Superstitious

Superstitious folks, take note: There’s one household chore that is almost universally avoided on New Year’s Day because of the bad luck it supposedly brings.

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House Plants

25 Types of Succulents That Make Great Houseplants

Whether you need to fill a low-lit corner or a sunny sill, there’s a stunning—and perhaps, quirky—succulent that’s perfect for your space.

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DIY

How to Descale a Kettle

Say goodbye to stubborn limescale deposits in your tea kettle with these low-cost DIY solutions.

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Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Mole Crickets

Mole crickets can cause serious damage to turf grass. Learn how to get rid of these pests before they ruin your lawn.

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Design

14 Craft Room Ideas to Inspire Scrapbookers, Knitters, and Other Creative Types

The best type of craft room is one that sparks inspiration and creativity. Transform your crafting space into a stylish, well-organized zone that encourages you to make art.

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DIY

MIG vs. TIG Welding: What All DIYers Should Know

MIG and TIG are far and away the most popular types of welding. In this article, we clarify the pros and cons of each process.

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Lawn & Garden

23 Annual Flowers That Add a Pop of Personality to Any Home Landscape

Annual flowers bring color, texture, fragrance, and beauty to gardens by blooming all summer. Complementing perennials—and each other—they add interest and delightful variety.

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Exterior

5 Things You Can Use When You Don’t Have an Ice Scraper

Don’t let a misplaced or broken ice scraper stop you from clearing off your windshield. Chances are you have several items lying around the house that can substitute.

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Lawn & Garden

How to Turn Snow Into Useful Water Reserves

Prepare for a drought and save money by harvesting wintertime snow to use for household chores in drier months.

Basement Flooring
Basements

Basement Flooring 101

A surprising number of materials are suitable for basement flooring. This basic tutorial will help you evaluate your basement's challenges and weigh each material's pros and cons—even those prone to dampness.

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Design

The Surprising Garden Gift on Your Christmas Tree

Take a closer look at that fresh-cut Christmas tree and you may find something unexpected.

The Best Furniture Polish Options
Reviews

The Best Cleaning Products Tested in 2022

Clean spaces feel better. We tested cleaners in every category to find the best for any mess.

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Exterior

How to Remove Snow From a Driveway Without a Shovel: 7 Solutions That Work

If you’re without a snow shovel and stressing about snow building up on the driveway and sidewalk, you can still keep them clear with these helpful tips.

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Lawn & Garden

What Is Blood Meal and How Can I Use It in My Garden?

Often thought of as a fertilizer, blood meal is actually an organic soil amendment that provides slow-release nitrogen for better plant growth.

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Interior

13 Bad Habits That Are Killing Your Appliances

The way you use your appliances today has a big impact on whether they'll work tomorrow. Help your appliances last longer by nixing these bad habits.

The Best Foundation Repair Companies Options
Reviews

The Best Foundation Repair Companies

Falling to pieces over a crumbling or cracking foundation? Hold it together by hiring one of the best foundation repair companies.