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Improve your home’s energy efficiency with updated insulation that prevents heat from easily flowing through exterior walls.

Before taking on a basement insulation project, learn how to prepare the space and common methods for installation.

Learn about the materials, methods, and costs of this insulation solution to keep your home comfortable and your utility bills low.

Why edge your lawn? It’s the difference between just mowing a lawn and manicuring it. Maybe time-consuming initially, maintenance will be infrequent, quick, and rewarding.

Get a jump-start on spring by tackling these gardening tasks before winter ends.

Reverse osmosis water without the headache of under-sink installation? The Dreo Countertop RO Filter claims to do it all. We see if it’s as convenient as it sounds.

Some flowers and vegetables will not thrive in soil that's too alkaline. Adding amendments to lower soil pH can help your garden flourish.

Can’t make headway on your latest DIY project because of a broken screw? Here's a fast and easy removal solution that's sure to stick!

Painting over mold might seem like a quick fix, but it only hides the problem. This guide explains how to properly treat mold and the right way to paint over it.

Find out what type of floor best suits the room you plan to remodel.

We needed a durable router template that would make installing door hardware fast and easy. We found our pick.

Whether it comes in like a lamb or lion, March is a month of transitions. This month is a good time to refresh the house after it has been closed tight for winter—and prepare outdoor spaces for warmer weather.

When it’s time to shape or smooth wood, reach for the quality hand plane that best suits your project.

Caulking baseboards fills unsightly gaps, keeps out insects, and adds a smart, professional finish to a room. After testing a handful of caulks, our favorite prevents cracks and dies with a perfect finish.

If your hardwood floors are looking dull, a good coat of polish can help bring them back to life. We put top polishes to the test, see our why our favorite is a must-have.

Painting a garage door is a low-budget DIY project that will go a long way toward enhancing your home’s exterior.

Faucet water filters don't have to cost a lot or have the highest certification scores to be effective. For less than $50, these tested picks all provide clean and tasty drinking water—right from the tap.

Socket organizers can help keep loose sockets in order. After testing multiple high-quality storage solutions, here are our top 8.

As they grow up, kids change their ideas about their favorite color about as often as they change their socks. So how is a parent to choose what color to paint a kid’s room?

Step away from the paintbrush! You might just be committing one of the most common color mistakes.