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The best roof rake option in action pulling snow off a roof.
Tools & Materials

Safely remove snow from your roof with a rake designed to reach high places and dislodge heavy snow loads.

Gardener pushes a lawn aerator and prepares soil for a grass turf installation.
Lawn & Garden

Lawn aeration helps grass develop strong, healthy roots. Professional aeration services average $140, but vary based on the size of the lawn and the aeration method the lawn pros use.

DeWalt’s ToughSeries Jack Review Box
Hand Tools

This tool is hands-free and so convenient, versatile, and efficient that we named it our Tool of the Year.

group of best hygrometer options
Tech & Electronics

Don’t sweat over guessing your home’s humidity levels. Keep your home healthier and more comfortable our favorite tested hygrometers.

Designer and client choosing colors of the year for interior painting.
Paints & Finishes

Isn’t the “color of the year” just a way to sell us more stuff? Not exactly. Find out why there are colors of the year, and how to use them in your home.

The Best Miter Gauges
Tools & Materials

A good miter gauge adds versatility and precision to any table saw, dramatically increasing the possible range of work. After testing various models, these are our favorites.

A man unlocking his front door with a smart keypad.
Home Security

Each year, the Consumer Electronics Show previews the latest technological breakthroughs, shaping how our homes look and function.

A DIYer painting a room green.
Paints & Finishes

Transform your living space with these versatile green paint options that bring nature's calming influence indoors.

Left, an ultrasonic humidifier. Right, an evaporative humidifier.
Home Technology

When shopping for humidifiers, budget, room size, and noise level are all criteria worth considering. Our guide will help you decide whether an evaporative or ultrasonic humidifier is right for your space.

How to Drain a Washing Machine
Repair & Maintenance

Learn the mess-free, step-by-step processes for getting rid of standing water in top-loading and front-loading washing machines.

Materials used to unclog a toilet without a plunger, including a shop vac, tea kettle, dish soap, and more.
Repair & Maintenance

When your toilet is stopped up and you don't have a plunger, it's time to get creative. Here's how you can unclog a toilet using materials you already have on hand.

Best Biscuit Joiners close up from all models
Power Tools

Choose one of these top tools for a quicker, easier way to create strong tabletops and hidden joinery for your woodworking projects.

Best Shower Valve
Plumbing Supplies

Forget finicky temperatures! Get the water just right with the best shower valves for your style and budget.

The Best Electric Snow Shovel Options
Tools & Materials

An electric shovel clears snow faster and with less effort than a traditional shovel.

Multiple indoor plant fertilizer brands lined up against a green background
Reviews

Help your houseplants thrive by feeding them the best fertilizer for indoor plants.

The Best Bench Grinder Options
Power Tools

These stationary workshop tools help DIYers sharpen blades and hone knives, axe heads, and chisels quickly and easily. Check out our top tested picks.

The Best Electric Hand Planer Options
Reviews

Wave goodbye to sticking doors, uneven floors, and other pesky issues around the house with the help of one of the electric hand planers we recommend.

Ryobi ONE+ 4Ah Lithium Edge Battery C Review
Power Tools

Three cordless tools, one battery, and an afternoon in my workshop. Here’s the verdict.

The Best Indoor Fireplace Options
Heating

A flickering flame, comfortable warmth, and improved ambiance make it easier to enjoy the cold winter months. That’s the magic of an indoor fireplace.

Best Rolling Tool Boxes close-up
Tools & Materials

Tools become heavy and cumbersome if lugged around for long periods. A rolling tool box helps transport essential tools without weighing you down.