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Find the safe and sturdy utility knife that's right for your needs with our top tips and roundup of favorites.

Keep hungry bunnies away by planting these rabbit-proof plants.

A top-quality dryer vent will keep your dryer working at peak efficiency—and keep bugs, rodents, and cold air out of your home.

Fleas and other pests can be troublesome, but the right product can help you eliminate them and prevent future infestations.

Convection ovens offer fast, even cooking and use less energy than conventional ovens. The following list of convection ovens will help you crisp, air fry, roast—even dehydrate—food to perfection.

Changing a circular saw blade is one of the simplest tool-maintenance tasks—here’s how to do it in quick order.

Identify acceptable methods to dispose of an old, broken, or still-functioning TV.

If your plant is drooping or dropping leaves, get to the root of the problem by checking for root rot.

Explore the pros and cons of these two popular countertop materials.

Putting a dent in your home improvement to-do list can often put an even bigger dent in your wallet. But these 21 humble DIY projects reduce, reuse, and reimagine what’s already under your roof to yield big results—and even bigger savings.

Winter is no time for hibernating from chores. In fact, there are plenty of important maintenance tasks that all homeowners need to take care of to keep their house in tiptop shape during these cold months.

Save space and streamline your laundry room by stacking your washer and dryer with a stacking kit.

Get sparkling clean dishes at the press of a button with the best Whirlpool dishwashers.

Keep your workbench, garage, and shed organized with these versatile tool storage ideas.

There are a lot of decisions to make when you put your home on the market, and one of the biggest is your asking price. While you can’t change the number one factor in your home’s value—its location—you do have control over almost everything else that might encourage a buyer to make a good offer. But many sellers mistakenly believe that to get top dollar, they have to invest a bundle in repairs and upgrades. Unless you're planning on selling your home as a fixer-upper, some repairs are must-dos—for instance, plumbing leaks, electrical system issues, nonfunctioning central air conditioning or heating, structural problems, and pest infestations. Other fixes and renovations, though, simply aren’t worth the time and expense, particularly if you live in a hot real estate market. So, before you embark on extensive improvements, rest assured that your home will still be competitive if you skip the following repairs and renovations.

Though granite is very durable, there's a long list of products that shouldn't be used to clean it. Keep your countertops looking their best by learning the best way to clean granite.

Discover innovative new ways to use a reciprocating saw in your workshop and around your home.

The distinctive and elegant Geogenanthus will make an attractive addition to your houseplant collection.

Make your favorite sweater look like new again with these simple solutions.

When it comes to stain and impact resistance, not all wood cutting boards are created equal. Learn which species are the most durable—and won't dull your knives.