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Leveling a concrete floor is a key step before installing new flooring on top of it. Learn which tools and products make this an easy DIY.

Freshen up your furniture with one of these excellent steam cleaners that sanitizes and deodorizes surfaces without harsh chemicals. After testing and researching various models, we chose the top 8 options.

Weeds crop up in every landscape, infiltrating flower beds, lawns, and even container gardens. After testing various products, our favorite is versatile, comfortable, and effective.

Ward off water woes in your front, back, or side yard with a few improvements to your landscaping.

These temporary fixes can help you secure apartment doors, bathroom doors, bedroom doors, and even entry doors that don't have a permanent lock.

Tired of all the banging and clanking your radiator is making? Here's what you can do to get some peace and quiet.

Tame an unruly garden hose with a sturdy retractable storage reel that best suits your yard and budget.

Keep your yard tidy and free of debris with one of the best wood chippers. After testing various models, here are our top picks.

If you’re tackling a PEX-centric plumbing project, you need the right tool to ensure leak-free joints. Use one of our editor-approved PEX crimp tools to seal the deal.

The right soil is key to making your raised garden bed flourish, regardless of what types of plants you prefer.

Spreading fertilizer by hand is a good way to expose yourself to chemicals and a bad way to get consistent coverage for gorgeous grass. It's time to start using a fertilizer spreader instead.

Bermuda grass is easy to grow and enjoyable to look at—if you have the right fertilizer to help it thrive.

A mainstay in warm southern regions, zoysia grass thrives when it receives some nutritional support. See our top picks of the best fertilizers for nurturing a lush stand of zoysia turf.

A quality soil test kit will reveal the health of the soil, but are some kits better than others? We tested the most popular kits available to see if they provided quality results—find out which ones fared the best in our hands-on testing.

A reliable garden hose isn’t complete without a nozzle that can deliver effectively for watering tasks. We tested the most popular hose nozzles on the market, and you may be surprised by which ones took top billing.

These effective alternatives to chemical herbicides are all natural solutions for keeping weeds from overrunning your organic garden or favorite flower bed.

The right bathroom heater can make winter mornings bearable. We tested a range of popular models, and our favorite pick delivers some serious soothing warmth.

A good night’s sleep isn’t only enjoyable; it’s vital for your health. Find your ideal mattress with one of the best mattress brands on the market.

An air impact wrench not only loosens stubborn bolts, but it also tightens them quickly. We tested 5, and our favorite one is professional quality at an affordable price.

While it might be satisfying to rip down icicles, that action could cause costly damage to your home.