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few of the best door security bar options
Reviews

Keep Your Home Protected With Our Favorite Door Security Bars That We’ve Tested

For extra peace of mind, whether at home or while traveling, add a door security bar that will defend against a break-in.

A person potting houseplants.
Lawn & Garden

7 Mistakes You’re Making With Potting Soil—and What to Do Instead

See some common soil slip-ups and the simple solutions to solve them.

A drain at the bottom of a shower with beige tiles.
DIY

How to Unclog a Shower Drain

Don’t call your plumber just yet! These clever, chemical-free solutions for clearing a stubborn clog will have your shower draining again in no time.

A white interior door is ajar.
Interior

4 Fixes for a Door That Won’t Latch

Repair unreliable doors that won’t latch to regain a sense of security and privacy when you close the door to the bedroom, bathroom, or your home. 

Woman sprays a brown couch with cleaning solution.
Interior

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Clean a Couch

Follow these steps to clean leather, suede, and fabric couches, and avoid damaging the upholstery.

DeWalt Days Deal
Deals

The Best Tool Deals Are Still Going: Up to $100 Off and BOGO Deals for DeWalt Days at Lowe’s

DeWalt fans can find exceptional deals on their favorite tools–available only through October, so don’t wait! Shop now!

Black and orange Wen propane generator outside on deck
Exterior

The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested

A power outage doesn’t have to mean sitting in darkness or dealing with spoiled food in the fridge. We tried several propane generators—here’s what happened.

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass
Exterior

The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

Get clean, reliable, quiet electricity in a pinch with these top power producers—tested and approved.

The solar panel of the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max solar generator hooked up to the portable power station in a yard
Reviews

Adaptability: The Best Thing About the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Solar Generator

Sure, it stores enough electricity to power a refrigerator for a day and boasts a 10-year lifespan, but endless charging, storage, and deployment possibilities make this system even more valuable.

A group of the best vacuum mop combo options grouped together on a tile floor.
Reviews

Testing the 7 Best Vacuum Mop Combos for Spotless Floors

Did you know you should be mopping your floors at least once a week? It’s time to multitask with the best vacuum mop combo for a floor that shines.

The Best Upholstery Cleaner Options
Reviews

The 9 Best Upholstery Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

Keep cushioned furniture looking great with the upholstery cleaning products and devices that passed our tests with flying colors.

A group of the best portable carpet cleaners sitting together on a patterned rug.
Reviews

Testing the 7 Best Portable Carpet Cleaners for Spills and Stains

Get rid of stains on rugs, carpets, and upholstery quickly and easily with a high-quality portable carpet cleaner.

Prime Day Outdoor Deals
Reviews

Updated: Now’s Your Last Chance to Save Up to $1,000 Prime Day Mower Deals and More

Hurry to get the lowest prices of the year on leaf blowers, mowers, string trimmers, and more!

Prime Day Dremel Deals
Reviews

Updated: Your New Pumpkin-Carving Dremel Is On Sale for Prime Day for Under $40

Amazon's second Prime Day offers big discounts on top tool brands, including Dremel. See which we'll be using to create jack-o'-lanterns in just a couple of weeks.

Prime Day Makita Deals
Reviews

Updated: Makita Power Tools Are At Their Best Prices (Up to 53% Off) During Prime Day 2024

Score huge discounts on top Makita tools during Amazon's Prime Day.

One of the Best Whole House Dehumidifiers installed on the floor of an unfinished basement
Reviews

The Best Whole-House Dehumidifiers of 2025 for Ideal Humidity Levels

When clammy indoor air and high energy bills are problematic, a whole-house dehumidifier could be the solution.

The AlorAir Basement/Crawl Space Dehumidifier on a cement pad before installation and testing.
Reviews

The Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers of 2025, Tested

A musty crawl space can have negative effects on your house and health. These appliances can help.

Four young girls wearing Halloween costumes are holding pumpkin-shaped trick-or-treating buckets that are orange or blue.
Design

What Does a Blue Pumpkin Mean on Halloween?

See why some homeowners and trick-or-treaters are celebrating Halloween with blue pumpkins, rather than the traditional orange gourds.

Flashlights, Sandbags, Generators, and More Emergency Essentials Are Up to 46% Off During Prime Day
Reviews

Flashlights, Sandbags, Generators, and More Emergency Essentials Are Up to 46% Off During Prime Day

Get the best prices on backup power generators, water filtration needs, and other crucial items to keep your family safe in an emergency.

Hurricane damage in a residential neighborhood.
DIY

10 Ways You Can Help Those Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Hurricane Helene was one of the most devastating storms we’ve seen in recent years, and Hurricane Milton is expected to compound the destruction when it makes landfall Wednesday afternoon. Find out what you can do to help those who have had their lives turned upside down.