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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.

A man in jeans walks along a lawn using a string trimmer.
Lawn Care & Gardening

They may look similar, but these tools serve very different purposes when it comes to maintaining your yard.

The Best Salt Spreader Options
Reviews

Salt spreaders make applying granular and rock salt quicker and easier. See which tested options distribute salt evenly to keep surfaces clear of ice and snow.

Person's hand turns the handle on the toilet shut-off valve.
Toilets

When that old shut-off valve behind the toilet finally gives up, don’t call a plumber. This step-by-step guide will show you how to DIY the repair yourself.

A DIYer installing drywall in a home basement with bathroom.
Walls & Ceilings

Use this guide to learn which type of drywall you need to use for your bathrooms, bedrooms, ceilings, and hallways.

Happy man installing artificial lawn at home
Lawn Care & Gardening

Laying an artificial grass lawn is a DIY you can do in a weekend. The payoff? A lush, green lawn that’s virtually maintenance free and doesn't have to be watered.

Electric humidity meter held up near window with condensation measures moisture in air.
Heating & Cooling

Keeping your home's humidity levels in the 30 to 50 percent range protects your family’s health and comfort, and even the structural integrity of your house.

Collage of four of the Best Touchless Kitchen Faucet installed in homes
Reviews

Keep your hands free with these stylish, motion-activated kitchen faucets — even better, our favorite tested model is a breeze to install.

A man in a brown coat works to fix a snowblower on a snowy day.
Repair & Maintenance

Spark plugs, safety keys, and an oil change can be the difference between a snow blower that starts up and one that doesn't.

The Best Salt Free Water Softener Options
Plumbing Supplies

With their ease of installation and low maintenance, salt-free water softeners offer a user-friendly alternative to traditional water softeners.

Best Wire Cutters Options
Tools & Materials

Wire cutters allow you to cut, strip, crimp, and grab wires safely and easily. After researching various cutters, we chose our favorite 8 options, including one that we've tested.

Person chalk painting wooden chair leg with white paint, pink chair cushion and brass nail heads visible.
Painting & Finishing

A "shabby chic" finish that requires almost no paint prep? It's no wonder chalk paint is the veneer of choice for upcycled furniture and decor DIYs.