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The Best Under-Sink Water Filter Options
Plumbing Supplies

If you’re looking for crystal-clean drinking water, check out the under-sink water filters we installed and tested in our homes.

close-up from the best jackhammers options laid out on a patio
Reviews

Nothing beats a jackhammer for breaking up concrete or asphalt, and many make great general-purpose demolition tools. This guide takes an in-depth look at what’s available.

A selection of the best cordless ratchets
Power Tools

Save your hands and wrists from the wear and tear of repeated motions with a cordless ratchet that does the work for you.

A close-up view of a aluminum plant.
Gardening

Aluminum plant is a silver-splashed tropical species that has proved its “metal” as a houseplant, but it requires higher humidity than most.

A couple online shopping secondhand marketplaces for home goods and holiday gifts.
Furniture & Design

It’s a win-win-win.

Contractors installing solar panels on a residential home.
Home Finance

Find out using new online tools released by the U.S. Department of Energy.

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror
Building & Installing

Hanging mirrors on your walls can be tricky, particularly if they're large and heavy. Here are some of the best ways to mount mirrors to walls securely wall studs.

Wera Advent Calendar Review Opened Wera box with gifts in front
Gifts

Opening each day’s gift is a blast! This tool-themed advent calendar has 24 delightful gifts to make the build-up to Christmas fun and festive!

A traditional-style home with brown siding and brick chimney on a snowy day.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Maintain the systems that water your plants by winterizing rain barrels, spigots, and irrigation lines.

The Best New Multi-Tool More misting-2
Hand Tools

Multitools are some the handiest tools to have around as they serve multiple purposes and can make quick work of daily tasks.

The Best New Outdoor Tool Options
Reviews

These five outdoor tools are the cream of the crop from the last 12 months—and they're sure to help you to be more productive out in the yard with less effort.

Grizzly 21-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw is recognized as the BobVila.com 2024 DIY Game Changer
Power Tools

Every now and then, a tool comes along that changes everything.

The Best New Power Tools Options
Power Tools

Power tools routinely make tough jobs faster and easier, and the best new options are kicking it up a notch for DIYers and pros alike.

The Best New Cleaning Tool Options
Cleaning Supplies

No one wants to clean longer or harder than they have to. These are our favorite new products that can help make quick work of your house chores.

The Best New Gadgets and Tech Tool Options
Tech & Electronics

These gadgets boast the latest and greatest innovations to save time and eliminate hassles.

The Best New Hand Tool Options
Hand Tools

Hand tools are the foundation of every DIYer’s tool kit, offering precision and control that powered options can’t always match. Find out what’s new and improved!

The Best New Hobbyist Tool Options
Hand Tools

See the new tools that will help hone your craft and boost your productivity, all without breaking the bank.

A Kohler home generator powering a house during a blackout.

For most American households, power outages are a major ordeal. For those with whole-house generators, they only last a moment.

HVAC Technician Checking Units Outside House
Heating

More of your real questions, answered by an HVAC technician with over 10 years of experience.

Mother on ladder hands some newly trimmed ivy to her young sons, who are helping clean up.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Fast-growing English ivy can easily take over your lawn and landscape. Learn how to kill the invasive plant by combining physical removal and topical treatment.