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How to Choose the Best Plunger (and Our Top 5 Picks)
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Plungers

Easily unclog a sink, tub, or toilet drain with one of the best plungers that will take care of what’s backed up.

The Best Soil for Monstera Options
Reviews

The Best Soils for Monstera

This popular plant from the tropics thrives in the right growing mix.

endangered plants
Lawn & Garden

10 Endangered Plants You Can Help Save at Home

When planning your next landscaping project, consider planting these at-risk native species to preserve them for future generations.

10 Places NOT to Use a Steam Cleaner
Interior

10 Areas of the Home You Should Never Steam Clean

While steam cleaners are handy for sanitizing a variety of household surfaces, you'll want to keep the tool far away from these zones in your home.

bird safe windows
Exterior

How to Make Your Windows Bird-Safe: 11 Smart Solutions

Why do our feathered friends collide with our windows, and what can be done about it? These tips and products will keep birds from harming themselves.

The Best Pipe Thread Sealant Option
Plumbing Supplies

The Best Pipe Thread Sealant

Leaky pipes are a nuisance at best—at worst, they create serious safety issues. The right pipe thread sealant can often be a quick and cost-effective solution.

The Best Places to Buy a Cheap Mattress
Reviews

The Best Places to Buy a Cheap Mattress

Rest easy knowing a cheap mattress doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable one. Find the best inexpensive mattress from one of these retailers.

The Best Bird Feeder Options
Reviews

The Best Bird Feeders, Tested and Reviewed

Avian enthusiasts and backyard birders take pleasure in watching their feathered friends. The best bird feeders attract multiple species and allow humans to provide appropriate sustenance in the safest ways.

how to attract dragonflies
Lawn & Garden

3 Surefire Ways to Attract Dragonflies to Your Yard for Natural Mosquito Control

Create a dragonfly habitat on your property with one of these three methods.

Divide and Conquer: 10 Room Dividers to Bring Order to Your Space
Interior Design

Divide and Conquer: 10 Room Dividers to Bring Order to Your Space

Create a sense of peace and balance with the right spatial flow. Just make or buy one of these beautiful room dividers, and find a layout that works for you.

how to paint an interior door
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint an Interior Door

A freshly painted door not only brightens up a room, it can also make a hallway look cleaner and more inviting. To get the best results the next time you're painting interior doors, check out this quick tutorial.

sustainable gardening trends 2022
Lawn & Garden

10 Sustainable Gardening Trends to Try

There are many ways to be kind to the planet, and every effort makes a difference. Learn why simple, inexpensive, and natural gardening solutions yield the most rewarding harvests.

climbing vegetables
Lawn & Garden

12 Climbing Vegetables That Are Perfect for Compact Gardens

Make the most of your small garden by growing vegetables vertically using a trellis.

Armchairs and accent chairs
Reviews

The 6 Best Places To Buy Armchairs and Accent Chairs

When shopping for accent chairs, these retailers offer a wide selection for all budgets.

The Best Home Value Estimator Sites
Reviews

The Best Home Value Estimator Sites

If you’re ready to sell or refinance your house, value estimator sites give you an approximate value for it. These are the best home value estimator sites to give you an idea of what your property is worth.

Home Depot tools
Reviews

The 15 Best Tools You Can Buy at The Home Depot

From impact drivers to saws to hammers, these are our experts' favorite Home Depot tools.

The Best Kitchen Cabinets Option
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Kitchen Cabinets

If you’re willing to put some sweat equity into your kitchen renovation to save on your bottom line, ready-to-assemble cabinets might be the way to go.

The Best Primer for Kitchen Cabinets Options
Paint Needs

The Best Primers for Kitchen Cabinets

Using the right primer is key to achieving a high-quality, long-lasting finish on kitchen cabinets. Here’s how to choose the best product for the task.

how to level a floor
Skills & Techniques

How to Level a Floor: What to Know Before You DIY

Before installing rigid flooring, determine if your substrate is even enough—and learn what to do if it isn’t.

11 Deck Lighting Ideas for Illuminating Your Outdoor Space
Solar

11 Deck Lighting Ideas for Illuminating Your Outdoor Space

String lights, pendants and other kinds of lighting can make your deck safer—and more stylish—when the sun goes down.