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The Best Cordless Glue Guns Options
Tools & Materials

Rather than being tethered to an electrical outlet, the right cordless glue gun lets you move freely around your workspace to complete crafts, DIY projects, and small repairs.

The Best Outdoor Solar Lights on a picnic on a deck
Reviews

Traditional paste wallpaper installed on a living room accent wall.
Walls & Ceilings

Read this if you’ve ever wanted to ask a professional designer: “Is peel-and-stick good wallpaper?”

Five Wood Routers For Beginners on a wood deck
Power Tools

A wood router offers unrivaled versatility for woodworkers of all skill levels. The following guide can help beginners choose their first tool.

Pestie Smart Pest Plan Review Pestie kit components
Lawn, Garden & Pool

If you want to control costs while protecting your home, this system might be the solution you’ve been looking for.

Anker Solix C300 DC Portable Power Station on floor next to white drawer
Tech & Electronics

Subcompact size, ample capacity, and the right mix of outlets make this one of the most compelling power banks for camping and travel.

The Best Benchtop Drill Press Option
Reviews

Recent safety improvements and technological advances make these drill presses ideal for DIY workshop projects.

Vego Garden Kitchen Composter on marble countertop
Appliances & Cookware

I tested this compact composter for over three months, and it simplifies the composting process—perfect for turning daily kitchen scraps into valuable garden gold.

Top view of EcoFlow River 3 on picnic table
Major Systems

This device makes it easier than ever to charge on the go, stay up and running during a power outage, and manage your charging preferences.

Diamond rink in sink next to an open sink drain.
DIY

Find out how to disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and replace a bathroom sink stopper.

Close up of wax paper roll.
Repurposing

Wax paper isn’t just for baking and storing food. Discover how versatile this everyday household item can be for cleaning, gardening, and even pest control.

Bioluminescent wood lit up neon green.
Green Building & Remodeling

Newly discovered naturally glowing wood could create sustainable furniture and lighting products in the future.

How to Keep False Smoke Alarms From Going Off
Home Safety

Get back to cooking without worrying about the loud, annoying beeping of a false smoke alarm.

The Best Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaners Options
Cleaning Supplies

Remove built-up dirt, dust, pet dander, and other debris from carpets, floors, and upholstery with the help of a trusty multi-purpose steam cleaner. See our favorite models here.

The Best LED Shop Lights Options
Reviews

Shop lighting can be a complex issue. In this article, learn how to create the proper illumination level for any workspace.

Behr Essential Gray as one of the best neutral paint colors on a living room wall.
Paints & Finishes

Transform your living spaces with these designer-approved hues that bring timeless elegance and versatility.

Woman selecting clothes from her wardrobe for donating to a Charity shop.
Cleaning & Organizing

Get a head start on a fresh New Year by clearing your house of clutter right now.

Exterior white vent of a clothes dryer on a house with light blue siding.
Building & Installing

Having your dryer properly vented is crucial in keeping the appliance operating effectively and avoiding the risk of fire or water damage to your home. Fortunately, installing a dryer vent is easy to do.

31 Vintage Christmas Ideas Worth Revisiting This Year
Holidays & Celebrations

Done with Christmas commercialism? Revisiting Yuletide ideas from days gone by may lead to new family traditions, and your jolliest holiday season yet.

How to Remove Concrete Stains
Cleaning & Organizing

Conquer unsightly splotches on your driveway, patio, and garage floor to restore the handsome looks of those hardworking surfaces.