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Create your dream bathroom with layouts that maximize space and functionality, no matter the size.

Do you have a step that never fails to creak? Before you fix the problem, you must figure out which part of the step is making the noise.

You may think that your dishwasher gets a good cleaning every time you run it through a cycle, but that's not the case. Cleaning a dishwasher regularly will keep it looking and working its best.

When a home catches fire, temps can soar to metal-melting numbers in just a few minutes, but the right safe can withstand these heat extremes and often provide protection from a variety of other threats as well.

The best time to prepare for when the power goes out is before it happens. After testing various home generators and power stations, these top picks powered through.

Enhance your wood furnitures's natural grain with shellac, which is easy to apply and quick to dry. Our guide will help you get a flawless finish.

Stay automatically tuned in to timely weather alerts—even in a power outage or when cell signal is weak—with one of these durable, portable emergency radios.

Seasonal window insulation is a fairly easy task for any DIYer, but as we found after testing, certain features make some products better than others.

We’ve tested propane heaters since 2021, and while our favorite remains the same, we’ve found a range of models for spaces large and small, indoors and out.

A ratchet is a basic tool but it's important to know not all ratchets are created equal. Some offer smoother operation and better grip. See our top picks after testing various models

Don’t fall apart when it comes to joinery. Take your woodworking projects to the next level with these top tools.

A quality jointer planer combo can be a convenient and space-saving way to prepare lumber for various projects. See our recommendations based on our hands-on testing and hours of research.

Whether you call them power strips, surge bars, or even pigtails, these modern plug-in solutions have features that might surprise you. We put 15 to the test to come up with this list of the 9 best for different situations.

Leave the gas fumes behind and plow through light to moderate snow with this convenient electric blower. Read the full Snow Joe snow blower review to learn more.

A couple of coats of epoxy paint can completely transform your garage's appearance, and protect the floor from oil stains. All you need is a free weekend and and a little elbow grease.

For a little money and a little effort, you can improve the durability and functionality of your with a nonstick spray. We tested several nonstick snow blower sprays in an unforgiving Montana winter to find the best on the market.

A fireplace grate improves the safety, appearance, and performance of any fireplace. Our top picks showcase the best ones available based on our tests.

You don't need special skills to play horseshoes, nor do you need them to construct a backyard horseshoe pit. With some lumber and play sand, you can DIY a pit in plenty of time for summer.

Planning a new painting project? Find the exact shade of blue (or any other hue) you want with one of these clever color-matching techniques.

Speed up the drywall sanding process and reduce the cleanup needed with one of these top drywall sanders.