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A laser measurer can help you take more accurate measurements at longer distances. Our favorite model has a handy feature that makes it ideal for use anywhere.

We tested the top-selling indoor thermometers for accuracy and ease of use.

A locking mailbox can help keep your mail safe from the elements and prying fingers. After testing various models, here are our top 9.

No, it’s not a sledgehammer.

This versatile two-part compound isn’t just for repairing dents in your car.

The best handheld shower heads add versatility to your shower and can help with a variety of tasks, like bathing pets and children. See our hands-on reviews of the top models.

Before swinging an axe or starting up the chainsaw, familiarize yourself with key safety practices for felling.

Give your dated, dingy wood-paneled walls a refresh by painting them. A thorough cleaning with TSP before painting is key to a great finish.

It's becoming more and more important for current and future homeowners.

Are tree roots taking over your yard? Don't resort to toxic chemical root killers. Instead, try this all-natural solution.

The Clorox Air Humidifier excelled in all our tests, and even all but removes the most annoying part of owning a humidifier: cleaning.

To give an old radiator a cool new look, all you need is a little prep work and the right paint.

A little goes a long way with these home upgrades.

With a few key materials and these easy techniques, you can get scratched appliances looking new again.

Create your dream bathroom with layouts that maximize space and functionality, no matter the size.

Do you have a step that never fails to creak? Before you fix the problem, you must figure out which part of the step is making the noise.

You may think that your dishwasher gets a good cleaning every time you run it through a cycle, but that's not the case. Cleaning a dishwasher regularly will keep it looking and working its best.

Through months of testing in a variety of conditions, we used them to power everything from small devices to large, power-hungry appliances.

When a home catches fire, temps can soar to metal-melting numbers in just a few minutes, but the right safe can withstand these heat extremes and often provide protection from a variety of other threats as well.

The best time to prepare for when the power goes out is before it happens. After testing various home generators and power stations, these top picks powered through.