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One of the best room humidifiers on a glass coffee table in a living room.
Reviews

We Researched 57 Humidifiers and Our Top Pick Runs for 60 Hours on One Fill

The best room humidifier can offer comfortably moisturized air in the dry winter months. These 10 models are our go-to picks for our homes.

How to Polish Wood Floors
Interior

How to Polish Wood Floors

Hardwood flooring takes a beating every day. Polishing it will give it like-new luster in just a few simple steps.

One grey thermal curtain and one star-patterned thermal curtain for kids installed over a patio door.
Reviews

We Tested the Best Thermal Curtains for Easy Energy Efficiency

Cut down on energy use while adding style to your home with the insulating power of these attractive window treatments.

A person is squeezing epoxy glue from a bottle onto a square piece of wood.
DIY

How to Remove Epoxy From Different Surfaces

Did you spill epoxy resin during a DIY, and the adhesive cured before you could remove it from the unintended surface? These surprising solutions will get the glue off.

Bradford White Residential gas water heater. Boiler Heating system.
Interior

How to Drain a Water Heater

If your water is rust colored or not heating as quickly as it should, it may be because sediment in collecting in your hot water heater. Here's how to drain the tank.

The Best Dowel Jig Options
DIY

The Best Dowel Jigs for Your Workshop, Tested and Reviewed

Make quick work of creating strong, accurate joints with this indispensable woodworking tool.

The Best Tape Measures Options laid on a table in close-up
Reviews

This Tool Is a Must-Have for Every Homeowner

After testing various tape measures to find the best, our favorite is accurate, durable, and best of all, under $10.

Kitchen with white cabinets and stainless refrigerator with wet floor.
DIY

Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water? 

Try these troubleshooting tips to find the cause and take steps to stop a refrigerator from leaking water.

Balcony deck with patio furniture and metal railings.
Exterior

Deck Railing Height and Code Requirements

Planning to build a deck? Here’s what you need to know about deck guards and railing height codes before starting the project.

Dewalt corded hammer drill being used on concrete
Reviews

The Highest Performing Corded Hammer Drill Is the Best Pick for Both Pros and DIYers

After doing a deep dive into the market’s latest corded hammer drills, we also found a range of models to suit all demands.

A man in jeans walks along a lawn using a string trimmer.
DIY

String Trimmer vs. Lawn Edger: What All DIY Landscapers Should Know

They may look similar, but these tools serve very different purposes when it comes to maintaining your yard.

The Best Salt Spreader Options
Reviews

I De-Iced My Driveway in Record Time With the Scott’s Elite Spreader

Salt spreaders make applying granular and rock salt quicker and easier. See which tested options distribute salt evenly to keep surfaces clear of ice and snow.

Person's hand turns the handle on the toilet shut-off valve.
Interior

How to Replace a Toilet Shut-Off Valve

When that old shut-off valve behind the toilet finally gives up, don’t call a plumber. This step-by-step guide will show you how to DIY the repair yourself.

A DIYer installing drywall in a home basement with bathroom.
Interior

These Are the Types of Drywall Every DIYer Should Know

Use this guide to learn which type of drywall you need to use for your bathrooms, bedrooms, ceilings, and hallways.

Happy man installing artificial lawn at home
DIY

How to Lay Artificial Grass

Laying an artificial grass lawn is a DIY you can do in a weekend. The payoff? A lush, green lawn that’s virtually maintenance free and doesn't have to be watered.

Electric humidity meter held up near window with condensation measures moisture in air.
Interior

This Is Your Home’s Ideal Indoor Humidity Level 

Keeping your home's humidity levels in the 30 to 50 percent range protects your family’s health and comfort, and even the structural integrity of your house.

Collage of four of the Best Touchless Kitchen Faucet installed in homes
Reviews

This Simple Kitchen Upgrade Helps Keep Germs From Spreading

Keep your hands free with these stylish, motion-activated kitchen faucets — even better, our favorite tested model is a breeze to install.

A man in a brown coat works to fix a snowblower on a snowy day.
DIY

Snow Blower Won’t Start? Try These Troubleshooting Tips

Spark plugs, safety keys, and an oil change can be the difference between a snow blower that starts up and one that doesn't.

The Best Salt Free Water Softener Options
Reviews

Prevent Damaging Scale Buildup in Your Home’s Pipes With This 15-Minute Upgrade

With their ease of installation and low maintenance, salt-free water softeners offer a user-friendly alternative to traditional water softeners.

Best Wire Cutters Options
Reviews

This Simple Tool Is a Must-Have for Electrical Projects

Wire cutters allow you to cut, strip, crimp, and grab wires safely and easily. After researching various cutters, we chose our favorite 8 options, including one that we've tested.