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Best Glue for MDF Options
Reviews

We Researched The Best Glues for MDF Projects and Our Top Pick Dries Fast and Strong the First Time

The best room glues for MDF help stabilize your DIY projects quickly and easily. These 8 products are our go-to picks for our homes.

A photo of a house where the best driveway sealer option has been used to reseal the driveway
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Researched the Best Driveway Sealers—Our Top Pick Is Ideal for DIYers and Pros Alike

Protect your driveway from stains, chemicals, and the damage freeze-thaw cycles can cause with the product that best suits the surface material.

The Best Shower Curtain Liner Option
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

We Put The Best Shower Curtain Liners to the Test—Our Top Pick Kept Our Floors Dry and Comes in 12 Sizes

A splash-free, mildew-resistant shower curtain liner saves you time and money. Our top picks cater to all bathroom sizes and styles.

The Best Automatic Plant Waterer Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Automatic Plant Waterers to Keep Plants Hydrated, Even When You’re Away

We researched and tested a range of auto watering systems to help you find the right fit for your space, schedule, and plant need care routine.

The Best Sauna Heater installed in a wood sauna next to a built-in bench with a water bucket and scoop on the floor.
Reviews

These Are The Best Sauna Heaters for the Most Comfortable Home Spa Experience

To enjoy the full relaxation and health benefits from a home sauna, get the right type of heater. Learn what to look for to find the best sauna heater for a home sauna.

The Best Rug Pad Options
Furniture & Decor

We Tested the Best Rug Pads to Keep Your Home Safer and More Comfortable—Here Are Our Recommendations

During testing, the best rug pads proved that they will add comfort and safety to your space while making vacuuming a breeze.

Woman wipes a hardwood floor with a blue microfiber cloth.
Cleaning

The Best Way to Clean Hardwood Floors

Get hardworking hardwood spic-and-span with these safe solutions for dusting, deep cleaning, and stain removal.

A side view of a shiny, modern blue car with silver rims on a grey garage floor.
Exterior

Refresh Your Home’s Most Neglected Space With These 10 Garage Floor Options

What, style in the garage? The colors, textures, and durable finishes of these underfoot options may inspire you to transform your tired space.

A DIYer painting walls in a bedroom.
Paints & Finishes

5 Easy Paint Projects That Can Change the Vibe of a Room

From creating a fifth wall to upgrading furniture, you can shift the mood of your home with a splash of color.

Unclogged drain with running water
DIY

9 Drano Alternatives That’ll Unclog Sink and Tub Drains Without All the Chemicals

Your health and your home’s plumbing will thank you for it.

Six of the best dethatchers lined up on backyard grass
Lawn, Garden & Pool

After Rigorous Hands-On Testing, These Are Our Best Lawn Dethatchers of 2025

Removing the thick thatch under your lawn will make it healthier and more verdant. We tested some of today’s top models to see which could help.

Man uses steel wool to sand a white interior door.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix a Hole in a Door

Have you poked a hole in your door after moving furniture, or have a gap after removing hooks or hardware? Follow these steps to get it looking good as new again.

Black Sentry Safe home safe on countertop in front of light gray tile backsplash
Safety & Security

We Spent 18 Hours Testing Home Safes to Find the Best Picks to Protect Your Valuables

The best home safes protect your most valued possessions from theft, fire, and flood. These 8 models are our top picks for top home security.

The Best Track Saw Options
Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects—Here Are Our Top Picks

These cutting-edge saws will keep your project on the right track, whether you're a novice DIYer or a professional.

A group of 11 finish nailers together before testing.
Power Tools

We Put the Best Finish Nailers Through Hands-On Testing—Here Are Our 8 Top Picks

These trusty tools make quick work of trim, molding, and woodworking projects, saving you time and money.

The Best Table Saw Accessories Options
Power Tools

Get the Most Out of Your Table Saw With Some of These Top Accessories

Our favorite table saw add-ons can help you stay safe, make more accurate cuts, and keep your workshop clean of debris.

A person cutting a piece of drywall with a utility knife and a T-square.
Walls & Ceilings

How to Cut Drywall: 2 Easy DIY Methods Every Homeowner Should Know

Learn how to make precise score-and-snap and keyhole cuts in drywall.

Wagner PowerFlow EZ Roller Review
Paint Needs

I Painted My Hallway In Less Time Without a Paint Tray or Sprayer

This paint roller is designed to speed up painting by pumping paint from can to roller with an impressive 16-foot hose.

The best water test kit options grouped together before a white background
Plumbing Supplies

The 6 Best Water Test Kits for Cleaner, Healthier Water, Tested and Reviewed

Ensure your home’s water is clean and safe to use with the best water test kit.

The Best Window Squeegee Option
Cleaning Supplies

We Put The Best Window Squeegees Through 8 Hours of Hands-On Testing—Here Are The Results

Time to get those windows squeaky clean! We tried today's top window squeegees—find out which ones took top honors in our hands-on testing.