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Colorful microplastics sitting in the palm of a hand.
DIY

How to Reduce Microplastics in Your Home in 2025

From changing your laundry routine to replacing certain home products, you can minimize microplastics and protect your health by following these tips.

An airy, modern bathroom with a very large mirror going from ceiling to the top of a modern white sink.
DIY

How to Remove a Wall Mirror

The glued-on ceiling-to-sink mirror in your bathroom is so 20th century. This guide will show you how to remove it safely without damaging the wall behind it.

Happy couple looking at the blueprints while renovating their house.
DIY

Dream Home Remodel: Where to Start and What Can Wait

Follow this invaluable priority list to avoid having to deal with expensive renovation do-overs.

Woman adds seeds to plant cells filled with soil.
Lawn & Garden

8 Essential Tools and Materials for Starting Seeds Indoors

You’ll need a few basic items (some of which you probably already have) to make sure your seed starting goes to plan.

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX Cordless Power Cleaner Review
Reviews

I Hated Scrubbing My Patio Furniture Clean—Now I Don’t Need To

More portable than a pressure washer, more powerful than a garden hose, this power cleaner can wash just about everything on your deck or in your garage--and it fits right in the palm of your hand.

Scan to see if plugs are overheating
Reviews

The Best Thermal Cameras

This tool can help you prevent dangerous electrical issues before it’s too late—and our favorite detects unexpected sources of heat loss.

A homeowner with walking canes washing dishes at the kitchen sink.
DIY

10 Easy Ways to Keep a Clean House When You Have Low Mobility

Learn some expert-recommended tips, tricks, and tools to overcome mobility challenges when cleaning your home.

The Best Water Distillers
Reviews

We Spent 39 Hours Purifying Water to Find the Best Water Distiller

With one of these high-quality distillers, you can ensure water is safe for drinking, cooking, and using in dozens of other ways without having to spend a fortune.

Midcentury style house in a snowstorm at dusk, with holiday lights on next door house.
Exterior

9 Ways to Melt Ice Without Salt or Ice Melt

Snowed in without salt for the driveway? Learn other ways to keep your driveway, walk, and porch free of ice.

The best roof rake option in action pulling snow off a roof.
Reviews

The Best Roof Rakes to Keep Your Home Safe from Heavy Snow, Tested

Safely remove snow from your roof with a rake designed to reach high places and dislodge heavy snow loads.

Gardener pushes a lawn aerator and prepares soil for a grass turf installation.
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Lawn Aeration Cost?

Lawn aeration helps grass develop strong, healthy roots. Professional aeration services average $140, but vary based on the size of the lawn and the aeration method the lawn pros use.

DeWalt’s ToughSeries Jack Review Box
Reviews

I Love This Dewalt Construction Jack So Much, I Bought Two

This tool is hands-free and so convenient, versatile, and efficient that we named it our Tool of the Year.

group of best hygrometer options
Reviews

Keep Tabs on Your Home’s Climate Control With One Simple Monitor

Don’t sweat over guessing your home’s humidity levels. Keep your home healthier and more comfortable our favorite tested hygrometers.

Designer and client choosing colors of the year for interior painting.
Interior

These Are the Colors to Live By in 2025

Isn’t the “color of the year” just a way to sell us more stuff? Not exactly. Find out why there are colors of the year, and how to use them in your home.

The Best Miter Gauges
Reviews

These Are the Best Miter Gauges for Precise Cuts

A good miter gauge adds versatility and precision to any table saw, dramatically increasing the possible range of work. After testing various models, these are our favorites.

A man unlocking his front door with a smart keypad.
Exterior

4 Home Security Trends We Saw Come Out of CES 2025

Each year, the Consumer Electronics Show previews the latest technological breakthroughs, shaping how our homes look and function.

A DIYer painting a room green.
Interior

19 of the Best Green Paint Colors for Any Room in Your Home

Transform your living space with these versatile green paint options that bring nature's calming influence indoors.

how to hide tv wires
DIY

12 Genius Ways to Hide Every Wire in Your Home

Use these crafty cord-management solutions to resolve your wire woes and stay plugged in.

Left, an ultrasonic humidifier. Right, an evaporative humidifier.
Interior

Ultrasonic vs. Evaporative Humidifier: Which Is Better?

When shopping for humidifiers, budget, room size, and noise level are all criteria worth considering. Our guide will help you decide whether an evaporative or ultrasonic humidifier is right for your space.

How to Drain a Washing Machine
DIY

How to Drain a Washing Machine

Learn the mess-free, step-by-step processes for getting rid of standing water in top-loading and front-loading washing machines.