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Lithium-ion power tool batteries on a garage workbench.
Garages

Temperature is just one of many factors that can either make or break your power tool batteries.

Ice building on driveway and walkway
Deals

This heavy-duty ice chopper is the best alternative to ice melt–and you can get it now at a bargain price–37% off!

How to Refinish Patio Furniture
Furniture & Design

Why replace your rusted metal outdoor furniture? Using an inexpensive tool and few other supplies, you can scrape away rust and refinish your existing set.

A homeowner dressed in winter clothes holding a shovel to clear a driveway of ice and snow.
Driveways & Walkways

Due to several factors that triggered the shortage, people are turning to alternative methods to melt ice and snow near the end of winter.

A young woman wearing a white shirt and a hair bun paints a brick wall white.
Painting & Finishing

Painting a brick wall, exterior, or fireplace is a great way to protect the surface and freshen your home’s aesthetic.

The Best Murphy Beds Option folded up into a tidy storage unit
Furniture & Decor

There’s no need to choose between free floor space and a good night’s sleep—a Murphy bed folds out for a restful slumber at night and then tucks away to reclaim space during the day.

Hands pressing young tomato plant into soil
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Nothing says summer quite like the taste of homegrown tomatoes fresh from the vine. Good soil will help gardeners produce the largest, most flavorful specimens.

The best recessed lighting option in a bright and spacious bathroom
Lighting

Add accent illumination or increase overall brightness without changing a room’s decor via recessed lighting that suits any setting, style, and budget.

A group of the best tile cleaners group together in front of a tiled wall before testing.
Cleaning Supplies

Clean and protect your tile surfaces with the best tile cleaners for the kitchen and bathroom. After testing various products, we found the best tile cleaners for a variety of situations.

Seven best roof sealants on an orange background
Reviews

Avoid expensive roof damage by repairing gaps and preventing leaks with these tested roof sealants.

The underside of a deck with a critter wall after cleaning.
Deck, Patio & Porch

Learn why it’s imperative you do.

Person sprays de-icer onto a frosty car windshield.
Easy DIY Projects

Don't shiver in your car, waiting for your windshield defroster to kick on! Mix up this DIY de-icer solution and you'll have a clear view in just a few minutes.

Paint tray and paint roller sitting on top of a closed toilet seat.
Bathroom Remodeling

Repainting the bathroom? We'll show you the best ways to apply paint in the hardest-to-reach spot: behind the toilet.

Person holding paint scraper against metal gutter with bubbling paint.
Cleaning & Organizing

Upcycling old metal furniture or decor? Removing paint from metal can breathe new life into your old belongings. Here's what you'll need to get the project done.

The Best Plugin Air Freshener Options
Cleaning Supplies

Keep your home smelling fresh with the continuous action of a plug-in air freshener.

The Best Attic Insulation Options
Reviews

You can keep your home protected from winter’s freezing cold and summer’s sweltering heat by insulating your attic, and our top pick is easy for anyone to install.

View of shoveled driveway covered with ice leading to a garage door.
Driveways & Walkways

Fresh out of ice melt? Make your own homemade ice melt concoctions—and save yourself a tumble down the driveway—using materials you already have at home.

The Best Double-Sided Tapes for Your Projects
Tools & Materials

From craft projects to industrial and manufacturing uses, double-sided tape is one of the most versatile of all tapes available. After researching and comparing countless options, these are our top recommendations.

Worker wearing yellow overalls uses a trowel to spread concrete floor leveler on floor surface.
Basements

Leveling a concrete floor is a key step before installing new flooring on top of it. Learn which tools and products make this an easy DIY.

8 of the Best Upholstery Steam Cleaners lined up on wood floor
Cleaning Supplies

Freshen up your furniture with one of these excellent steam cleaners that sanitizes and deodorizes surfaces without harsh chemicals. After testing and researching various models, we chose the top 8 options.