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EcoFlow River 3 Plus
Reviews

This Small But Mighty Power Station Packs Bigtime Power for Under $300

The EcoFlow River 3 Plus supplies all the power I need in camp, and it can back up my home appliances in a pinch.

Best Right Angle Clamps
Tools & Materials

7 Right Angle Clamps That Will Help Streamline Your Next Woodworking Project

Make joining wood at right angles easier with these top angle clamps.

The Best Construction Adhesives
Tools & Materials

We Glued, Clamped, and Pulled—Here Are the Construction Adhesives That Didn’t Budge

Not all building adhesives are created equal. We put them through extreme stress, and the results might surprise you.

The Best Nail Guns for Fencing
Reviews

After Firing Hundreds of Nails, Our Favorite Nail Gun for Fencing Outperformed All Others

Nail guns can be a fast, efficient way to put up fencing—but buy the wrong tool and your fence might not survive the first strong storm. After hours of testing, we found the best nail guns for any fencing project.

Ask a Pro announcement: How to Get Rid of Weeds Once & For All
Lawn & Garden

Want to Banish Weeds From Your Lawn Once and For All? Join Us For Our Next Webinar!

Save the date: Thursday, April 10 at 1:30 EDT.

Lightning storm over houses in the evening.
Real Estate

The Farmer’s Almanac Makes Its Spring 2025 Weather Predictions

Buckle up. Plus, the latest real estate news, hurricane season reminders, deals and sales, and more.

Chainsaw and
DIY

How to Measure a Chainsaw Bar and Chain

Does your chainsaw need new parts, but you have no idea how long a chainsaw bar or chain your tool requires? Here's how to measure them.

Tuff Shed set up as a tiny home on lot of land
DIY

This is How Much It Really Costs to Convert a Shed to a Home

A viral TikTok video shows how a couple transformed a shed into a beautiful home. We did the research and reached out to an expert to see just how much a project like that costs.

Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters
Plumbing Supplies

We Vetted The 8 Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters to Save Space and Cut Costs

Affordable, relatively easy to install, and able to reduce hot-water costs substantially, an electric tankless water heater provides numerous benefits. This in-depth guide can help shoppers find the best one.

Robot lawn mower on grass
Mowers

We Mowed for 50 Hours to Find the Best Lawn Mowers for Small Yards

No matter what you consider “small,” this list has you covered.

The best mole repellent option placed in a garden next to tomato plants
Reviews

We Researched 25 Options to Find the Best Mole Repellents for Lawns, Backyards, and Gardens

Pick up an effective mole repellent to prevent these pests from spreading their tunnels under your yard and wrecking the lawn.

Porter-Cable Dovetail Jig assembled
Reviews

Can the Porter-Cable Dovetail Jig Really Live Up to Its Hype?

I never expected this dovetail jig to be the missing piece between me and my next woodworking project.

A group of the best lawn sprinkler systems on a patio table before testing.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Our Favorite Lawn Sprinkler Is Designed to Fit Any Lawn Shape or Size

We tested lawn and garden sprinklers, and our findings can help you keep the greenest grass on your side of the fence.

A woman using shears to cut back a climbing plant growing up over a fence.
Gardening

7 Escape Artist Plants You Should Always Keep Contained

Some invasive plants can spread quickly and threaten your landscape. Learn how to keep them under control.

View of the vinyl plank floor and a tall plant in a dining/living space, some dining chairs and
Flooring

How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring

While today’s quality is a far cry from the peel-and-stick vinyl of yesteryear, installing vinyl plank flooring is just as simple. Here’s how to get the job done.

Kit Homes Options
DIY

30 Kit Homes You Can Buy and Build Yourself

For those who’ve always wanted to build their own tiny home or garden room, the prospect may now be more realistic than ever! Find the perfect kit that suits your style, your property, and your budget.

Inside view of HVAC piping to a furnace or AC unit.
Cooling

What to Do if There’s Mold in Your HVAC Air Ducts

What causes mold to build in your home's HVAC ducts, and how is it most easily

Rikon Jointer action
Reviews

This Benchtop Jointer Is Better Than You Think

Prolific woodworkers may scoff at these compact models, but this one found a welcome home in my little workshop.

A person adjusting the best stump grinder option while in a wooded area
Reviews

Pulverize Unsightly Tree Stumps With Our Favorite Stump Grinder

Make quick work of those tree stumps in your yard with a quality stump grinder. After researching various products, these are our six favorite models.

Woman makes a saltwater solution in a large measuring cup, on a driveway with weeds in its cracks.
Lawn & Garden

Solved! Does Salt Kill Weeds?

Instead of reaching for a chemical herbicide, some gardeners opt for this cupboard staple to destroy weeds in their garden. Is using salt to kill weeds a good idea?