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Adult man removing snow from porch using shovel
DIY

7 Things You Should Know How to Do When Moving to a Cold State

You’re going to need more than a sweater to transition from a warmer to a colder climate.

Young couple cleaning windows in their home
DIY

This Old School Cleaning Hack Simply Doesn’t Work Anymore

It might have worked for your grandparents, but there are better ways to clean your windows today.

Woman places a domed seed-starting tray on a table next to a sunny window.
Lawn & Garden

How Starting Seeds Indoors This Year Will Help You Grow a Better Garden Than Ever

Give your garden a head start by starting your seeds indoors. When your last frost date rolls around, you'll have seedlings ready for planting in the ground.

Woman realtor showing a house to a couple trying to buy a new home
Real Estate

4 Outdated Home Features That Are Easy to Fix—and 1 That’s a Major Red Flag

Don’t let some old-school décor turn you away from the home of your dreams.

The Best Smoke Alarm Options
Reviews

Keep Your Home and Family Safe With One of Our Favorite Smoke Detectors

The best smoke detector activates quickly and should be easy to set up and install. After testing 10 top models, these are the top 7 options.

Flexcut knives review Flexcut Pro 3-Piece Pro Set
Reviews

These New Carving Knives Have Earned a Spot in My Arsenal of Tools

I've been using carving knives since I was 10-years-old, and it's hard to replace my favorites. See why the Flexcut knives earn a spot in my whittling rotation of knives and were named a Bob Vila Tool of the Year.

Table filled with the best paint primers tested and reviewed.
Reviews

The 8 Best ​​Paint Primers for Indoor, Outdoor, and General Use

Paint primer helps paint adhere better on slippery surfaces and is a must for a paint color change. After testing a variety of paint primers, our favorite offers low odor and works on all surfaces.

A close-up of the best oil for snow blower being added to a snow blower
Reviews

Keep Your Snow Blower Running Efficiently With These High-Quality Oil Options

High-quality motor oil plays a vital role in your snow blower's performance. We've researched dozens to bring you the best oil options.

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Lawn & Garden

10 Types of Dogwood Trees to Beautify Your Yard Year-Round

These dogwood tree varieties and shrub options can add color and maybe even bird-friendly berries to your landscape.

Finished concrete slabs
DIY

How to Finish Concrete

Finishing is a step that turns freshly poured concrete into a strong, smooth surface before it fully sets. Here’s how to do it properly.

layout of the best snow blower options outside in a snowy setting
Reviews

We Cleared Nearly 400 Feet of Pavement to Find the 10 Best Snow Blowers

Snow blowers help move snow quickly and easily so you can get back inside where it's warm. We have tested over 20 snow blowers and our favorite maintains traction even in the iciest conditions.

A car parked on a garage floor recently treated with the best garage floor coating option
Reviews

Our Favorite Garage Floor Coating Cures in 24 Hours

The best garage floor coating gives your garage floor a hard-wearing and easy-to-clean finish. While most take a few days before you can park in your garage, our top pick cures for vehicle use in only 24 hours.

Woman wearing purple rubber gloves wipes leak from garbage disposal under the kitchen sink.
DIY

What to Do About a Leaking Garbage Disposal

Suspect a leak in one of your kitchen's hardest-working appliances? This guide will help you isolate and repair the issue before it gets worse.

The girl saws off a piece of drywall with a special saw
Reviews

This Tool is a Must-Have for DIY Renovation Projects

A quality drywall saw is a useful tool for various home renovations and drywall repair. Our top pick offers a comfortable handle and a tooth pattern that increases efficiency.

A woman in the background as water leaks in the kitchen ceiling. Buckets and pots are on the floor to catch the flowing water, water puddling on the floor.
Exterior

How to Find a Roof Leak

You can't fix a leaky roof until you find the source of the leak. Learn how to isolate the problem area so it can be repaired.

The best freestanding tub option installed in a beautiful white-tiled bathroom
Reviews

The Best Freestanding Tubs of 2025

Give your bathroom a stunning, spacious upgrade with a freestanding tub that suits your style, space, and budget.

Wiping down a wooden surface to remove wood stain.
DIY

How to Remove Stain From Wood

Stripping stain from wood is a key step in most refinishing projects. This task is one for which you'll need protective gear, but is one that novice DIYers can easily accomplish.

A group of the best shower squeegees grouped together on a towel before testing.
Reviews

Keep Shower Stains at Bay With the 5 Best Shower Squeegees Tested

Prevent unsightly mold, spots, stains, and other woes with one of these top-notch squeegees that excelled during our hands-on tests.

A person using a thermal camera to identify leaks under a sink.
DIY

7 Brilliant Uses for a Thermal Camera Around the Home and Garden

It’s not quite X-ray vision, but…

The Best Bench Sander Options
Reviews

We’ve Researched Over 20 Bench Sanders, But We Like These 7 the Best

A quality bench sander allows you to sand and finish a range of projects with ease. After hours of researching, we tested our 5 top picks to see how they perform in the workshop.