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A garbage disposal clogged with food scraps.
Appliances

Find out what precautions to take if you want to use a garbage disposal with a septic system.

A bright room with light filtering wooden blinds.
Design

Honeycomb or vertical, zebra or matchstick? We'll help you figure out which types of blinds will work best for your home.

Man in his workshop using a woodworking router.
Tools

Which type of router is right for your woodworking project, and how do you use the tool safely? We'll "route" you in the right direction.

The Best Drywall Screw Guns
Reviews

Think a standard drill with a dimpling bit is good enough for drywall? So did we—until we tested dedicated drywall screw guns. Hanging drywall will never be the same.

One of the best outdoor shades installed at the edge of a balcony patio to provide privacy from the yard.
Outdoor Furniture

Create a relaxing outdoor retreat with the top outdoor shades that can help improve lighting, control temperature, and provide privacy.

Woman removed faucet aerator from bathroom sink with wrench, which is next to sink.
DIY

If water in your sink faucet has low flow or is flowing in an erratic pattern, the problem could be mineral buildup on the faucet's aerator. Removing the part and cleaning it thoroughly will get water flowing freely again.

Woman tending to garden and digging up plants
Gardening

Consider choosing these perennials for your garden and sharing them with others.

Folded dollar bills.
Real Estate

Believe it or not, that's just a fraction of the price it was purchased for. Plus, new data on just how expensive it is to move and how that's fueling the remodeling and renovation economy.

A close-up image of a sprinkler irrigating a lawn.
Gardening

Have a broken sprinkler head, or one that’s just out of commission? Swapping in a new head in is easy-peasy.

Older woman taking pictures of the outside of her house on a smartphone.
Real Estate

The camera you use and the lighting and angles you choose can help you take top-notch photos to showcase your home.

Woman holding a red flowering plant in her driveway.
DIY

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to undo the damage winter has done to your property and begin prepping for a bountiful, enjoyable summer outdoors.

Front view of greenworks pressure washer
Reviews

A pressure washer this powerful shouldn’t be electric—but it is! I tested it on caked mud, stubborn stains, and oil spills. Here’s what happened.

Man holding brush and staining wooden deck a dark brown color.
Paints & Finishes

Make a statement by transforming your indoor and outdoor spaces with one of these spotlighted stain colors.

Philips Hue outdoor light 01
Reviews

Improve the curb appeal of your home and enjoy your outdoor spaces after dark by installing stylish and functional outdoor wall lights.

Best Seed Starting Trays close-up
Reviews

The best seed starting trays allow you to sow seeds indoors before the outdoor growing season begins. See our favorite options after extensive testing.

The Best Garage Floor Tiles close-up
Reviews

Our favorite garage floor tiles are easy-to-install and an affordable way to improve the aesthetics and the performance of a garage.

A gardener digging up perennial plants to divide them into more plants.
Gardening

Spiff up your landscape on the cheap by learning how to split the plants you already have.

The Best Seedling Heat Mat
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Starting seeds indoors gives gardeners a jump on the summer growing season. Speed up the germination process with the right seedling heat mat.

Woman uses microfiber mop to clean exterior windows of a home.
Cleaning

Cleaning windows is a dreaded seasonal chore for many homeowners, but it doesn't have to be. Learn our methods for cleaning interior and exterior glass, and the best tools for getting the job done.

A man with yellow rubber gloves cleans an oven.
Cleaning & Organizing

Steam cleaning is an easy way to clean an oven coated with grease and baked-on stains. Skip the toxic oven cleaners—steamy hot water will do the trick!