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The Best Slide-In Electric Range Option pictured in a nice kitchen
Reviews

Achieve a built-in effect without the hefty price tag by investing in one of these slide-in electric ranges.

The Best Soft Close Cabinet Hinges Options
Appliances & Cookware

Stop bothersome banging in the kitchen and preserve those pricey cabinets by upgrading to quality soft-close hinges.

Four of the Best Tower Fans lined up against a yellow wall
HVAC

Find the best tower fan for your space, needs, and budget among these cooling favorites.

Wayfair Way Day Deals 2025
Deals

Wayfair’s springtime Way Day sale is packed with patio deals—like Adirondack chairs for more than 50% off!

The Best Built-In Microwave Options
Appliances & Cookware

A built-in microwave blends in seamlessly within the kitchen and frees up precious counter space, adding style and convenience to food prep.

How to Clean a Humidifier - On a Weekly Basis
Mold & Mildew

Just switching on a humidifier isn't enough to cure the season of dry air and respiratory illness—you have to clean it, too. Fortunately, this is one weekly routine that's easy enough to keep.

Using a broom to dust a popcorn ceiling.
Cleaning

Dust and dinginess turning your a textured ceiling into an eyesore? Follow this simple cleaning routine for a brighter interior once more.

The Best Garbage Disposal Option
Reviews

To find the best garbage disposal for your kitchen and your needs, learn the ins and outs of this appliance type and get the details about the top picks on the market.

Woman uses mesh drywall tape to cover a hole in drywall.
Walls & Ceilings

Whether your hole is tiny or bigger than a breadbox, there's more than one effective way to patch the hole in your drywall.

A person unplugging a coffee maker in a kitchen.
Lighting & Electrical

Don’t let energy vampires suck power and increase your utility bills when you’re not even using them.

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting Options
Lighting

Increase kitchen functionality at any hour with extra output from easy-to-install under-cabinet lighting.

A designer and contractor painting a wall beige and looking at paint fan deck.
Paints & Finishes

Bring warmth, versatility, and timeless appeal to your spaces with these designer-approved neutral beige paint colors.

A crack running through a white interior wall.
Home Technology

Find out what’s causing those unsightly squiggly lines that have marred your paint job—and learn how to remedy the situation.

A raccoon climbs a green roof.
Lawn & Garden

There’s no one foolproof way to get raccoons to leave your property. Taking one or more of these humane measures, however, should keep the masked bandits at bay.

Purple Crap Myrtle tree on a sunny day.
Landscaping

Is drought leaving your landscape high and dry? Try planting trees that add beauty and character even in dry conditions.

Best freestanding hammocks group 3
Outdoor Furniture

Freestanding hammocks offer the perfect mix of comfort, durability, and ease of use—whether you want to create a solo backyard retreat or a cozy spot for two.

Architect talking to a woman about remodeling her kitchen and showing her the blueprints.
Appliances

Experts weigh in on the best investments for your new kitchen.

Rolux warehouse behind the scenes 1
Reviews

If golf greens inspire your lawn care routine, this new walk-behind reel mower will be a dream come true.

Woman nails the front of a birdhouse onto the rest of the structure.
Easy DIY Projects

Easy and inexpensive to make, a birdhouse can be a great woodworking project to undertake with the kids—and a boon for the avian population in your neighborhood.

A dry basement after cleaning up leaking walls.
Basements

Troubleshoot the causes and find the solutions to wet basement walls—and the sooner, the better, to maintain the integrity of your home.