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Woman wearing jeans waters large potted plant with a green watering can.
House Plants

The Dos and Don’ts of Watering Plants

How, when, and where you water your garden and houseplants can impact how green they get, and how healthy they are. Here’s how to ensure best results.

how to tighten a chainsaw chain
Tools

How to Tighten a Chainsaw Chain

The vibration and stress of cutting wood can reduce chainsaw chain tension. Tightening the chain is a quick and straightforward fix that can even be done in the field.

The Best Mop Options
Cleaning Supplies

The Best Mops of 2025 for Sparkling Clean Floors, Tested

Get your floors squeaky clean with the right mop for the job.

How to Build a Temporary Wall and Define Your Space
Walls & Ceilings

How to Build a Temporary Wall

If you need to divide a shared kids' room or transform a corner alcove into a home office, a temporary wall may be just the ticket.

Large pumpkins and spooky plants in containers outside a front door.
Gardening

11 Spooky Plants for Colorful Halloween Containers

Bewitch the neighborhood with these dark and dramatic Halloween container plants.

An outside drain pipe infested with Moth Flies.
Pests

How to Get Rid of Drain Flies

Fuzzy winged insects flying out of seemingly clean sinks are the stuff of homeowners' nightmares. If you can unclog and clean up a drain, however, you can rid your home of the problem.

The Best Harvesting Tool Options
Gardening

See Our Recommended Harvesting Tools for This Year’s Garden Bounty

An abundant garden is a home gardener’s dream, but gathering the spoils isn’t always easy. We’ve hand-picked some tools to help at harvest time.

The Best Allen Wrench Set Options
Hand Tools

These Are Our Favorite Tested Best Allen Wrench Sets to Add to Your Tool Box of 2025

This basic but indispensable tool has been in use for over 100 years. While the concept of the Allen wrench set remains the same, manufacturers have developed many useful variations.

The Best Tile Cutters
Tools & Materials

This is Our Favorite Tile Cutter From Testing, Plus Others We Recommend

Achieving perfect results on your tile project requires the right tools. Check out these tile cutters to make the most of your installation.

A woman is walking towards the washer and dryer with a basket of clothes.
Flooring

5 Great Options for Laundry Room Flooring (and 3 Options to Skip)

Flooring that goes along with your washer and dryer has to be durable and resist moisture. Here are the best—and worst—options for that space.

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Paint Needs

We Tested 8 Best Paint Strippers, See Our Top Picks and Why We Stand Behind Them

Easily remove paint that is past its prime with these high-performing paint strippers.

Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations Option Haunted Living 5.49-in Haunted House Hanging Decoration
Holiday Decorations

The 16 Best Halloween Decorations To Add Spookiness and Fun To Your Home

Get your home and yard ready for the spooky season with these cute and creepy Halloween decorations.

Toro 60V Leaf Blower Review
Exterior

This 60V Leaf Blower is the Year-Round Workhorse Everyone’s Been Waiting For, See Our Tested Review

After a month of backyard testing, I think this could be the one.

The Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning Option
Reviews

We Tested Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning, Our Favorite Makes Extending a Breeze

We’ve tested all kinds of ladders. When it comes to cleaning out your home’s rain gutters, these are the ones to trust.

A person applies 1/2-inch Oatey plumber's tape to a male copper pipe's threading.
Plumbing

How to Use Plumber’s Tape the Right Way

Teflon tape is essential for properly sealing pipe threads and avoiding plumbing leaks. Here’s how to use it like the pros do.

White house with green shutters in the background of an overgrown garden.
Gardening

This Low-Maintenance Garden Trend Can Also Improve Your Home Value

Forget keeping your garden tidy, the lived-in look is all the rage right now.

A man is holding a stack of clothes in one hand and is staring at the clothes on the bed so he can organize the closet behind him.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Organize Your Closet for a Total Wardrobe Makeover

Transform even the most disorganized closet into a stress-free zone with a place for everything and everything in its place with these tips.

The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro and solar panels in the sun during testing.
Deals

Score a Portable Generator for Less Than $300 When You Shop Our Favorite Deals of the Week

We're always searching for the latest and greatest deals. Whether it's a discounted tool, appliance sales, or a coveted home find—each week, we give you our favorite sales that are actually worth it.

A woman wearing rubber gloves is spraying a cleaning solution onto a range hood and wiping it with a microfiber cloth.
Appliances

How to Clean All the Ick Off Your Kitchen Range Hood Filter

Discover the most effective method for cleaning your range hood filter and keeping your kitchen ventilation system running smoothly.

Pink-and-white saucer magnolia tree (Magnolia x soulangeana) flowers are in full bloom on a spring day.
Landscaping

15 Types of Magnolia Trees Every DIY Landscaper Should Know

With all of the magnificent magnolia tree species out there, which ones should you choose to add cups of color to your spring landscape?