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Providing a soft feel underfoot and DIY-friendly installation, carpet tiles offer an affordable option to wall-to-wall carpeting.

Well water tends to be hard, which can clog your pipework and damage your appliances. It's important to combat hard water with a proper water softening system for well water. Here are our top picks.

Don’t hesitate to renovate your kitchen, install smart-home tools, and take other steps to boost the comfort and value of your home.

Know what to expect this spring to prevent an insect infestation at your home.

Discover the best places to find and resell these most sought-after used home goods.

Tired of looking at that dated, dirty, and dilapidated vinyl floor? Removing it is tedious, but it's a doable DIY.

Get chewing gum out of rugs and carpets without further mess or damage by using one of these five effective methods.

We challenged several snow blowers to the winter of rural Montana and while they all provided great traction--a necessity on loose surface like gravel--our favorite had unbeatable surface contact.

Choosing the best space heater for your home depends on your needs and budget. We've tested dozens of space heaters to bring you our favorites for varying needs.

Hardwood flooring takes a beating every day. Polishing it will give it like-new luster in just a few simple steps.

Did you spill epoxy resin during a DIY, and the adhesive cured before you could remove it from the unintended surface? These surprising solutions will get the glue off.

If your water is rust colored or not heating as quickly as it should, it may be because sediment in collecting in your hot water heater. Here's how to drain the tank.

Make quick work of creating strong, accurate joints with this indispensable woodworking tool.

After testing various tape measures to find the best, our favorite is accurate, durable, and best of all, under $10.

Try these troubleshooting tips to find the cause and take steps to stop a refrigerator from leaking water.

Planning to build a deck? Here’s what you need to know about deck guards and railing height codes before starting the project.

After doing a deep dive into the market’s latest corded hammer drills, we also found a range of models to suit all demands.

They may look similar, but these tools serve very different purposes when it comes to maintaining your yard.

Salt spreaders make applying granular and rock salt quicker and easier. See which tested options distribute salt evenly to keep surfaces clear of ice and snow.

When that old shut-off valve behind the toilet finally gives up, don’t call a plumber. This step-by-step guide will show you how to DIY the repair yourself.