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Traeger Review Traeger Woodridge and Traeger pellets
Reviews

I Controlled This Grill From My Couch and the Grocery Store

The Traeger Woodridge brings classic wood-fired flavor into the digital age. I tested its Wi-Fi features to see if they’re a game-changer—or just a gimmick.

The Best Kitchen Faucet Brands
Reviews

The 16 Best Kitchen Faucet Brands of 2025

'Whether the project is a new build, a major renovation, or a simple kitchen update, knowing the best kitchen faucet brands helps get the job done right.

A home with white garage doors with accents and windows.
Exterior

12 Garage Door Ideas for Your Next Exterior Update

Boost your home's curb appeal with stylish garage door designs that perfectly complement your home’s aesthetic.

A gardener harvesting green onions.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Green Onions for an Endless Supply All Season Long

Green onion makes an attractive garnish and a flavorful addition to many dishes. Because of its short shelf life, it’s a great—and easy—vegetable to learn how to grow.

The Best Workbench Kobalt overhead shot
Reviews

Our Favorite Workbench Requires No Assembly

From weekend projects to pro-level builds, these workbenches provide the space and stability you need. After testing multiple workbenches, here are our top picks.

A weather stick mounted on a tree for predicting when it will rain.
Lawn & Garden

Should You Water the Lawn Today or Is it Going to Rain? This Low-Tech Tool Can Tell You

Home gardeners and experts alike weigh in on the effectiveness of weather sticks and how you can use them in your yard.

Man and woman place a window air conditioning unit in a window from the inside of a home.
DIY

8 Tips for Installing a Window Air Conditioning Unit

How do you select the right size window air conditioner for a room, and how do you secure it to the window? These pro installation tips will help you keep cool all summer.

Woman places a wine bottle trap near a basket of fruit on a kitchen countertop.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies: 5 DIY Traps

Fruit flies driving you mad? Get rid of them for good with these simple fruit fly traps.

Woman standing on step stool and lubricating garage door spring with silicone spray.
DIY

How to Lubricate a Garage Door to Keep It Operating Smoothly

Learn the steps involved in lubricating a garage door to increase its lifespan and decrease the noise it makes.

WD-40 Pen Review Lubricating stiff lock with WD-40 Precision Pen
Reviews

I Won’t Go Anywhere Without This Tool

I put this pen-sized tool to the test on everything from stiff locks to stuck zippers—here’s what it could (and couldn’t) fix.

A boho living room scene with a basket of laundry, striped rug, dehumidifier, and couch with pillows.
DIY

Why is My Dehumidifier Not Working?

If your dehumidifier is on the fritz, don't buy a new one just yet—troubleshoot these issues first.

The Breeo X Series 24 Smokeless Fire Pit on sand while burning a fire during testing.
Reviews

We Spent 32 Hours Testing to Find the 8 Best Smokeless Fire Pits

A smokeless fire pit adds a campfire feel to your outdoor living space without adding unappealing smoke and ash. After testing various models, these are our top favorites.

A freshly wet backyard deck has a house plant and puddles of water on it.
Exterior

How to Make a Homemade Deck Cleaner That Works Like a Charm

Get our recipe for a DIY deck cleaner that's effective, inexpensive, and won't harm nearby plants.

A gardener harvesting chili peppers, a drought-tolerant vegetable for home gardens.
Lawn & Garden

11 Drought-Tolerant Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden This Summer

Reduce water waste and make summer gardens easier to maintain by growing these drought-tolerant veggies.

The Best Air Purifier for Pets
Reviews

Pet Dander, Odors, and Allergens—These 8 Air Purifiers for Pets Get Rid of Them All 

These machines help the furry and feathered (and their human companions) breathe easier by keeping odors and dander at bay. We put various models to the test to bring you the top options.

The Best Outdoor Power Tool Options
Reviews

The 5 Best Outdoor Power Tools That Run on Ego’s 56V Batteries

Take on lawns, leaves, trees, and snow with these tools powered by Ego’s 56V batteries.

The Best Peel and Stick Floor Tiles FloorPops Medina 03
Reviews

Yes, Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles Really Work—And These Are the Best

Peel-and-stick floor tiles give the look of hardwood, stone, or ceramic tile as an affordable flooring option that's DIY-friendly. We tested a handful of options to bring you the best.

The Best Gas Pressure Washer Options
Reviews

After 2 Weeks Washing Cars, Stripping Paint, and Cleaning Concrete, We Found the 5 Best Gas Pressure Washers

Whether you need to scrub stains from siding or get grime off gutters, these gas pressure washers have enough portable cleaning power to handle any task you throw at them.

The AeroGarden Bounty Hydroponic System with its light shining on healthy growing plants.
Reviews

We Tested 8 Hydroponic Systems, and Our Favorite is One of the Least Expensive 

Hoping to enjoy fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables year-round? We tested some of the most popular indoor hydroponic systems to help folks find the ideal option for growing produce at home.

Deals Roundup 2/7 Option: AeroGarden Harvest
DIY

Hydroponic Gardeners, Rejoice: AeroGarden Is Back

After shutting its doors last year, the popular hydroponics company AeroGarden announced a relaunch for spring 2025, and is officially back in business.