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A used and a new furnace filter, propped side by side.
Interior

This Is How Often You Should Change Your Furnace Filter

Furnace filters keep air quality high and energy bills low—but what's the schedule for replacing them?

A fallen tree on an outdoor air conditioner unit.
Heating & Cooling

How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts

Don’t get caught unprepared. Follow these recommendations for protecting your HVAC system before, during, and after a storm.

An open dishwasher, with water filling the bottom of the appliance.
DIY

What to Do When Your Dishwasher Is Not Draining

Is there a sudsy puddle inside your dishwasher, and you can't get the water to drain? Try these troubleshooting tips.

Close up view of moss and leaves on the ground.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Moss in Your Lawn

Homeowners don't have to resort to using herbicides to get rid of moss in a lawn. These alternate methods are natural, effective, and won't harm your family or property.

Close up of woman's hand setting up intelligent home system, controlling smart home appliances with control panel of a smart home.
Appliances

Move Over Touch Screens, Buttons Are Coming Back to Home Tech

As technology plunges ahead, more customers are seeking the comfort and convenience of the past with old-fashioned button controls instead of touch screens.

Gel Fuel Fireplace Review
Reviews

I Tested a Top-Tier Chimnea: It Has the Charm of a Traditional Fireplace—Minus the Toxic Fumes

I tested Solo Stove’s new indoor/outdoor chiminea and was impressed by its ability to deliver cozy warmth without smoke, fumes, or mess.

The Best Hammer Drills
Reviews

We Tested 7 Hammer Drills, See Our Favorite and Our Other Recommendations

Find the multipurpose hammer drill—a versatile tool combining the functions of an impact driver, a drill, and a small jackhammer—that’s just right for your masonry and metal projects.

The Best Outdoor Tiles
Lawn & Garden

Spruce Up Any Outdoor Space With The Best Outdoor Tiles

Durable, easy to maintain, and so stylish, these outdoor tiles can play a key role in creating a gorgeous, bespoke outdoor space.

Hardscaping stairs in a backyard with a stone wall and foliage.
Lawn & Garden

How Much Hardscaping Is Too Much? Experts Weigh In

Hardscaping can add form and function to a yard, but resist the urge to overdo it with these cautions and tips.

few of the best door security bar options
Reviews

Keep Your Home Protected With Our Favorite Door Security Bars That We’ve Tested

For extra peace of mind, whether at home or while traveling, add a door security bar that will defend against a break-in.

A person potting houseplants.
Lawn & Garden

7 Mistakes You’re Making With Potting Soil—and What to Do Instead

See some common soil slip-ups and the simple solutions to solve them.

A drain at the bottom of a shower with beige tiles.
DIY

How to Unclog a Shower Drain

Don’t call your plumber just yet! These clever, chemical-free solutions for clearing a stubborn clog will have your shower draining again in no time.

A white interior door is ajar.
Interior

4 Fixes for a Door That Won’t Latch

Repair unreliable doors that won’t latch to regain a sense of security and privacy when you close the door to the bedroom, bathroom, or your home. 

Woman sprays a brown couch with cleaning solution.
Interior

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Clean a Couch

Follow these steps to clean leather, suede, and fabric couches, and avoid damaging the upholstery.

DeWalt Days Deal
Deals

The Best Tool Deals Are Still Going: Up to $100 Off and BOGO Deals for DeWalt Days at Lowe’s

DeWalt fans can find exceptional deals on their favorite tools–available only through October, so don’t wait! Shop now!

Black and orange Wen propane generator outside on deck
Exterior

The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested

A power outage doesn’t have to mean sitting in darkness or dealing with spoiled food in the fridge. We tried several propane generators—here’s what happened.

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass
Exterior

The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

Get clean, reliable, quiet electricity in a pinch with these top power producers—tested and approved.

The solar panel of the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max solar generator hooked up to the portable power station in a yard
Reviews

Adaptability: The Best Thing About the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Solar Generator

Sure, it stores enough electricity to power a refrigerator for a day and boasts a 10-year lifespan, but endless charging, storage, and deployment possibilities make this system even more valuable.

A group of the best vacuum mop combo options grouped together on a tile floor.
Reviews

Testing the 7 Best Vacuum Mop Combos for Spotless Floors

Did you know you should be mopping your floors at least once a week? It’s time to multitask with the best vacuum mop combo for a floor that shines.

The Best Upholstery Cleaner Options
Reviews

The 9 Best Upholstery Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

Keep cushioned furniture looking great with the upholstery cleaning products and devices that passed our tests with flying colors.