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Multiple circuit breaker finder tools lined up on a floor
Reviews

A circuit-breaker finder can be a must-have tool for anyone planning DIY electrical upgrades. After testing 10 top-rated models, here are our favorites.

The Best Carpet Tiles Option
Reviews

Providing a soft feel underfoot and DIY-friendly installation, carpet tiles offer an affordable option to wall-to-wall carpeting.

one of The Best Water Softeners Option in a room
Plumbing Supplies

Well water tends to be hard, which can clog your pipework and damage your appliances. It's important to combat hard water with a proper water softening system for well water. Here are our top picks.

Young couple working on improving their home.
Bathroom Remodeling

Don’t hesitate to renovate your kitchen, install smart-home tools, and take other steps to boost the comfort and value of your home.

Insects tapped on window by sticky paper.
Pest Control

Know what to expect this spring to prevent an insect infestation at your home.

A selection of furniture and other items at a yard sale.
Easy DIY Projects

Discover the best places to find and resell these most sought-after used home goods.

Removing old glued down vinyls tile flooring by applying heat.
Skills & Techniques

Tired of looking at that dated, dirty, and dilapidated vinyl floor? Removing it is tedious, but it's a doable DIY.

Close up of person holding an aqua toothbrush pulling chewing gum out of a beige carpet.
Cleaning & Organizing

Get chewing gum out of rugs and carpets without further mess or damage by using one of these five effective methods.

The Best Snow Blowers for Gravel Driveways Options
Reviews

We challenged several snow blowers to the winter of rural Montana and while they all provided great traction--a necessity on loose surface like gravel--our favorite had unbeatable surface contact.

A selection of the best space heaters grouped together before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

Choosing the best space heater for your home depends on your needs and budget. We've tested dozens of space heaters to bring you our favorites for varying needs.

One of the best room humidifiers on a glass coffee table in a living room.
Tech & Electronics

The best room humidifier can offer comfortably moisturized air in the dry winter months. These 10 models are our go-to picks for our homes.

How to Polish Wood Floors
Flooring

Hardwood flooring takes a beating every day. Polishing it will give it like-new luster in just a few simple steps.

One grey thermal curtain and one star-patterned thermal curtain for kids installed over a patio door.
Furniture & Decor

Cut down on energy use while adding style to your home with the insulating power of these attractive window treatments.

A person is squeezing epoxy glue from a bottle onto a square piece of wood.
Cleaning & Organizing

Did you spill epoxy resin during a DIY, and the adhesive cured before you could remove it from the unintended surface? These surprising solutions will get the glue off.

Bradford White Residential gas water heater. Boiler Heating system.
Water Heaters

If your water is rust colored or not heating as quickly as it should, it may be because sediment in collecting in your hot water heater. Here's how to drain the tank.

The Best Dowel Jig Options
Tools

Make quick work of creating strong, accurate joints with this indispensable woodworking tool.

The Best Tape Measures Options laid on a table in close-up
Tools & Materials

After testing various tape measures to find the best, our favorite is accurate, durable, and best of all, under $10.

Kitchen with white cabinets and stainless refrigerator with wet floor.
Repair & Maintenance

Try these troubleshooting tips to find the cause and take steps to stop a refrigerator from leaking water.

Balcony deck with patio furniture and metal railings.
Deck, Patio & Porch

Planning to build a deck? Here’s what you need to know about deck guards and railing height codes before starting the project.

Dewalt corded hammer drill being used on concrete
Power Tools

After doing a deep dive into the market’s latest corded hammer drills, we also found a range of models to suit all demands.