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Wine Bottle DIYs
DIY

How to Cut Glass Wine Bottles

Turn old wine bottles into Old World-style decor with a glass drill bit, a candle—and a steady hand.

woman looking outside at snow.
Interior

14 Easy Ways to Increase Humidity in a Dry House

Reduce the irritating, damaging effects of dry air this winter by making a few simple changes to your daily routine.

The Best Gifts for Pool Owners Options
Reviews

The 24 Best Gifts for Pool Owners Include Robotic Pool Cleaners, Lights, and More

From practical gadgets to fun pool games: we’ve put together the ultimate guide to finding the perfect gifts for pool owners.

Couple at a lighting store looking at different light fixture options.
Interior

Overhead Lighting vs. Lamps: Experts Settle This Great Debate

Learn what the pros say is the most ideal way to light your home.

Photo of a recently renovated modern bathroom with shiplap walls and natural wood cabinetry in a family home.
Design

Shiplap vs. Tongue and Groove: What’s the Difference?

Learn the differences between these two popular paneling options so you can choose which one is right for your home, inside and out.

People at a picnic with different grilling options
Reviews

The 33 Best Grilling Gifts for the BBQ Enthusiast

Whether you know a beginner BBQ enthusiast or an avid griller, you won’t go wrong with one of the best grilling gifts on our list.

A tool box, tool buck, wrench organizer, tool organizer trays, and a socket organizer on a driveway
Reviews

The Best Tool Box Organizers of 2025 for Garage and Workshop Sanity, Tested

Take the frustration out of finding the right tool with one of these efficient tool box organizers.

A homeowner reaches a vacuum across the ceiling to clean up bugs inside a house.
Interior

Can Bugs Be Vacuumed?

Yes, but you’ll definitely want to heed this expert advice before making it part of your pest control strategy.

A homeowner on a ladder caulking gutters on a house.
DIY

Quick Fix Survival Guide: 15 Home Repairs Everyone Should Know How to Do

Save on costly repairs and upgrades by taking your DIY skills to a new level. Before calling in the pros, try your hand at these easy-to-learn DIY jobs.

November’s Top Tool and Tech Innovations
Reviews

November’s Top Tool and Tech Innovations Will Have You Ready for the Holidays

From precision cutting to smarter security, these new products will make your life easier, cleaner, and cozier—just in time for the holiday season.

Cyber Monday deals
Reviews

Last Call: 20+ Cyber Week Deals We’re Shopping Until They’re Gone

We honestly can’t believe you can still save up to $179 on DeWalt tools.

Woman pushes the test and reset buttons on a GFCI outlet.
Interior

Why Won’t My GFCI Outlet Reset?

From the presence of moisture to faulty electrical wiring, there are several reasons a GFCI outlet won’t reset. Here’s how to figure out what may have happened if an outlet isn’t working.

The Best Heated Vest Options
Reviews

Best Heated Vests To Beat the Cold, Tested

Say goodbye to bulky, restrictive layers of clothing and slip on a heated vest to keep you warm during outdoor winter tasks.

A group of the best Christmas light projectors together on a cement surface.
Reviews

Brighten Up Your Holiday With Our Favorite Christmas Light Projectors From Our Testing

Say goodbye to hours on a ladder with the Christmas light projectors that make the night beautiful and bright.

Cyber monday tool deals
Reviews

I’m a Contractor, and These Are My Favorite Cyber Monday Tool Deals So Far

We combed through the best Cyber Monday deals to bring you the absolute best deals on the tools you love.

Walmart Cyber Monday Deals
Reviews

I Can’t Stop Adding Walmart’s Cyber Monday Deals to My Cart—Here’s Why

If you’ve been waiting for the lowest prices on your favorite items, the wait is over. Now’s your chance to grab deals at 50% off or more—but don’t wait too long, because these deals end tonight.

The Best Electric Wall Heater Options
Reviews

The Best Electric Wall Heaters for Added Warmth

When the cold descends, a heater becomes your home’s best friend. Keep frigid temperatures at bay with an electric wall heater.

A group of the best home weather stations together on a table before testing.
Reviews

We Tested 10 Models, Our Top-Pick Weather Station Is Solar-Powered and Easy to Use

Looking for a reliable home weather station that fits your needs? We tested a range of weather stations to see how well they measured temperature, wind speed, barometric pressure, and more.

The Best Carbon Monoxide Detector Options
Reviews

2025’s Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Home Safety, Tested

Protect yourself and your family from this silent danger with a not-so-silent alarm.

A group of all the best hori hori knives laid out next to each other o a cream background.
Reviews

Testing the Top 10 Hori Hori Knives To Find the Ultimate Garden Tool

Looking for the ultimate garden tool? Hori hori knives are a worthy contender that let gardeners cut, dig, plant, and weed with a single tool.