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Interior

15 Basement Ceiling Ideas to Inspire Your Space

Looking for inexpensive ceiling ideas for your lower level? See what a difference DIYers can make with paint, tile, and other inexpensive materials.

A man in jeans using an oscillating tool on an air vent embedded in wooden floors.
DIY

The Case for Why Every DIYer Needs an Oscillating Tool

Whether you are cutting, trimming, sanding, or scraping, an oscillating tool can do it all.

A cream-colored carpet with indentation from furniture.
Interior

How to Get Dents Out of Carpet

Leaving furniture in place for a long time can leave its mark on your carpets, but these tricks can help you coax your carpet fibers back into place.

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DIY

How to Clean a Bathtub

There’s nothing like a long, leisurely soak in a hot bath to soothe away the stresses of the day—that is, unless the grime in your bathtub is what’s stressing you out.

The Best Crimping Tool Options
Reviews

The Best Crimping Tools For Every Job, Tested and Reviewed

A crimping tool is invaluable for making all kinds of electric connections quickly and securely, whether in the hands of a DIY enthusiast or a professional.

The Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations Option
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations to Spread Holiday Cheer

Make your house the envy of the neighborhood with these eye-catching outdoor holiday decorations.

Power strip full of electrical power cables
Interior

15 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip

Appliances that consume a lot of energy or cycle on and off become dangerous fire hazards when plugged into a power strip.

Modern open plan apartment kitchen and dining room interior with marble countertop in kitchen.
Interior

How to Clean Marble Surfaces Properly

Avoid unsightly stains and acidic etching by learning the best way to clean marble.

Rotary Thread Standard Restore Kit on a workbench
Reviews

Why I’m Adding this Rotary Thread Kit to My Tool Box—and You Should Too

Nothing’s more frustrating than finding damaged bolt threads in the middle of an engine repair. Here’s how a tool I tested can save you a trip to the auto parts store.

Materials for unclogging a garbage disposal under a sink, including plunger, vinegar, baking soda, etc.
Interior

How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal

Is your garbage disposal not working? Understanding the most common causes of clogs and how to fix them will keep money in your wallet, rather than sending it down the drain.

The Best Wallpaper Remover Option
Reviews

The Best Wallpaper Removers of 2025 for Updating Your Home’s Interior

New wall coverings can elevate a living space, but getting rid of wallpaper can feel like a daunting task. Wallpaper removers make it easy to get rid of worn or dated wall coverings.

Main shot of wood lathe
Reviews

The Best Wood Lathes for DIY Woodworking, Tested

Add a wood lathe to your workshop and take on new woodworking projects, like making a bottle stopper, spoon, or even a pen.

The Best Epoxy for Countertops Options
Reviews

2025’s Best Epoxy for Countertops in Kitchens and Bathrooms

Epoxy doesn’t just save money; it also helps create a durable, beautiful work surface for any home.

A hand is wiping dust off window blinds.
Interior

How to Get Rid of Dust: 20 Simple Home Cleaning Tips

Stop the sneezing! So much of the dust in your home can be eliminated with water, a rag, and a good decluttering session.

A potted plant surrounded by various supplies to help get rid of gnats.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats: 4 Remedies That Work

If the flying menaces hanging out around your houseplants and seedlings are getting on your last nerve, here’s how you get them to bug off.

Snowplow driving through residential neighborhood with snow on the ground.
Exterior

Expert Tips for Protecting Your Property From Road Salt Damage

Prevent road salt from destroying both the interior and exterior of your home.

A happy woman keeps her home clean by wiping off the kitchen table. with a rag and a sprayer.
Interior

Professional Cleaners Reveal 5 Secrets to Get the Cleanest Home Yet

Try these approaches to keeping your house the cleanest it’s ever been.

Person is about to drop an orange peel into a garbage disposal.
DIY

How to Clean a Garbage Disposal

If there's a foul smell coming from your kitchen sink's drain, funk in the garbage disposal may be the issue. These tips will help kill odor in bacteria in your disposal.

Person putting pipe insulation on a copper basement pipe.
Interior

How to Keep Pipes From Freezing and Bursting

Frozen pipes can mean big trouble for homeowners. Taking these easy steps before the mercury drops can save you thousands in plumbing repairs.

Home Decorators Collection Grand Duchess Balsam Fir Review
Reviews

I Was Team Real Christmas Tree Until I Tested Home Depot’s Viral Tree

We recently tested The Home Depot's Home Accent Grand Duchess tree to see for ourselves why it was going viral and if it was worth it. Check out our review here.