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Small, lightweight, and rugged, today’s tactical flashlights offer a range of illuminating options. Find out how one of the most popular models fared in our hands-on testing.

Not all fans are meant to keep you cool in the summertime—some remove pollutants, prevent mold, or circulate fresh air throughout a space. Following are types of fans that may come in handy at your home, and how they're used.

Paper products are cheap, convenient, and disposable. The problem is that they’re hurting the planet. Here are sustainable alternatives for almost all the paper products in your home.

Whether for a full bathroom renovation or just a simple refresh, a carefully chosen sink is crucial to a bathroom’s character and functionality.

Learn easy, humane ways to repel Canada geese from your property — and keep them away!

Keep your important devices charged at home or on the go with a USB wall outlet.

Find the right screws to secure your deck, dock, or porch decking, and to achieve a professional appearance.

Indulge your green thumb and find the best planters and pots for your flowers, houseplants, succulents, or outdoor garden.

Start with the right Forstner bits, and you can drill smooth-sided, flat-bottomed holes for a variety of DIY and carpentry tasks.

These products are at risk of selling out this winter, so get them while you still can.

Add shade, structure, and brilliant fall foliage to your yard with these easy-to-grow maple trees.

Building a custom home is a dream for many, but before construction can commence, you have to purchase the land. Our tips on buying land to build a house can simplify the process and eliminate unwanted surprises.

With a minimum of time and expense, it’s simple to whip up some DIY decorations that are sure to brighten and beautify your Thanksgiving celebration.

You’ve seen the label and symbol, but what does the "FSC-certified" designation mean? Is the certification just an added expense, or does it really make a difference? Find out here.

Here are some of the best squash varieties to grow throughout the year.

You’ve watched them for years, but what do you really know about the squirrels outside your window?

Is it really important to have HVAC ducts professionally cleaned every few years, or is that just what the pros want you to think?

Gray is versatile, neutral, trendy, and very easy to style.

Erase odors the all-natural way, with these simple, effective recipes for freshening the air in every room of your home.

Uneasy about using treated lumber for your outdoor projects? Learning a few important facts about this type of wood will help you use it wisely.