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The best freestanding tub option installed in a beautiful white-tiled bathroom
Reviews

Give your bathroom a stunning, spacious upgrade with a freestanding tub that suits your style, space, and budget.

Wiping down a wooden surface to remove wood stain.
Painting & Finishing

Stripping stain from wood is a key step in most refinishing projects. This task is one for which you'll need protective gear, but is one that novice DIYers can easily accomplish.

A group of the best shower squeegees grouped together on a towel before testing.
Cleaning Supplies

Prevent unsightly mold, spots, stains, and other woes with one of these top-notch squeegees that excelled during our hands-on tests.

A person using a thermal camera to identify leaks under a sink.
Repair & Maintenance

It’s not quite X-ray vision, but…

The Best Bench Sander Options
Power Tools

A quality bench sander allows you to sand and finish a range of projects with ease. After hours of researching, we tested our 5 top picks to see how they perform in the workshop.

The Best Wood Stove Fans
Major Systems

Adding a wood stove fan to your stove can help distribute warm air throughout your home. We tested various fans over a 3-week period to find the best option.

Lowes Rewards Days One-Off Deal on Project Source Air Compressor
Deals

Power your DIY projects without draining your wallet. From now until February 5th, this highly-rated air compressor is 50% off!

The Best Organization Products Under $50 Option
Storage & Organizing

You don’t have to spend a lot to keep your home organized.

A group of the best laser measures, still in their packages, grouped together on a table before testing.
Hand Tools

A laser measurer can help you take more accurate measurements at longer distances. Our favorite model has a handy feature that makes it ideal for use anywhere.

A selection of the best indoor thermometers
HVAC

We tested the top-selling indoor thermometers for accuracy and ease of use.

The Best Locking Mailbox Mail Boss 7506 before front
Storage & Organizing

A locking mailbox can help keep your mail safe from the elements and prying fingers. After testing various models, here are our top 9.

A homeowner and a designer discussing a renovation project.
Skills & Techniques

No, it’s not a sledgehammer.

Bondo all-purpose putty on a workbench.
Repair & Maintenance

This versatile two-part compound isn’t just for repairing dents in your car.

The Best Handheld Shower Head Options close-up
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The best handheld shower heads add versatility to your shower and can help with a variety of tasks, like bathing pets and children. See our hands-on reviews of the top models.

Lumberjack makes notch cuts in trunk to fell a tree.
Landscaping

Before swinging an axe or starting up the chainsaw, familiarize yourself with key safety practices for felling.

A woman wearing casual clothing and a headband is painting her wood panelled wall with blue paint while standing on a ladder.
Painting & Finishing

Give your dated, dingy wood-paneled walls a refresh by painting them. A thorough cleaning with TSP before painting is key to a great finish.

A couple looking at an online real estate listing to find the climate risk factors of a listed property.
Buying

It's becoming more and more important for current and future homeowners.

Tree stump in a garden in with new green shoots sprouting from its cut stump.
Landscaping

Are tree roots taking over your yard? Don't resort to toxic chemical root killers. Instead, try this all-natural solution.

Clorox Air Humidifier Review
Reviews

The Clorox Air Humidifier excelled in all our tests, and even all but removes the most annoying part of owning a humidifier: cleaning.

Close up image of a retro radiator with fins in dappled sunlight.
Painting & Finishing

To give an old radiator a cool new look, all you need is a little prep work and the right paint.