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Butcher block countertops can last for years if they're maintained properly. Here's what to know about cleaning, sealing and maintaining the surfaces.

Find out what the best vinyl plank flooring brands have to offer before choosing new flooring for your home.

Don’t wait until leaks and water damage wreak havoc on your home. Instead, apply an effective seal to your home’s seams with exterior caulk.

These plants fill bare spots, ward off weeds, and prevent erosion, all while boosting your home’s curb appeal.

Don’t take your marble and granite for granted. Protect these surfaces from red wine, cooking oil, hard water, and other liquids that can stain with one of the best marble sealers.

The best cellular shades for your windows are energy-efficient options that can transform the look of your space while preventing too much warm or cool air from entering or escaping.

Optimize neglected space in your home with an attic ladder for easy loft access.

Rule number one: Don't vacuum first.

Benchtop thickness planers make quick work of smoothing and flattening wood boards. We tested the top models on the market—find out which ones aced our hands-on tests.

Roll into the party with cold beverages in the wheeled cooler that suits your style, desired capacity, and budget.

A musty crawl space can harm your home and health. These tested appliances cut humidity in mere hours.

A new zero turn mower provides you with the zero-degree turn radius, wide deck, and speed you need to maintain a large yard.

Eliminate your wasp problem by luring those winged invaders into one of these top traps.

Still using solar stakes or basic bulbs? These app-controlled Govee lights are the upgrade that your patio, garden, or outdoor party space deserves.

They love warm walls, they stink when squished, and they just won’t leave. Use these strategies to get boxelder bugs off your property—and out of your house.

Waiting too long to fix this type of problem could lead to serious safety risks.

We tested the top fence stains—find out which ones performed well enough to earn a spot on our list of the best fence stains.

Now I wish we had done this sooner!

After researching top stump killers, we’ve found six solid options that will solve your yard woes—whether you want to use chemicals or not.

Adding a touch of solar flair, convenience, and security around your property has never been easier than with the best solar gutter lights.