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Woman wearing purple rubber gloves wipes leak from garbage disposal under the kitchen sink.
Repair & Maintenance

What to Do About a Leaking Garbage Disposal

Suspect a leak in one of your kitchen's hardest-working appliances? This guide will help you isolate and repair the issue before it gets worse.

The girl saws off a piece of drywall with a special saw
Hand Tools

This Tool is a Must-Have for DIY Renovation Projects

A quality drywall saw is a useful tool for various home renovations and drywall repair. Our top pick offers a comfortable handle and a tooth pattern that increases efficiency.

A woman in the background as water leaks in the kitchen ceiling. Buckets and pots are on the floor to catch the flowing water, water puddling on the floor.
Roofing

How to Find a Roof Leak

You can't fix a leaky roof until you find the source of the leak. Learn how to isolate the problem area so it can be repaired.

Wiping down a wooden surface to remove wood stain.
Painting & Finishing

How to Remove Stain From Wood

Stripping stain from wood is a key step in most refinishing projects. This task is one for which you'll need protective gear, but is one that novice DIYers can easily accomplish.

A group of the best shower squeegees grouped together on a towel before testing.
Cleaning Supplies

Keep Shower Stains at Bay With the 5 Best Shower Squeegees Tested

Prevent unsightly mold, spots, stains, and other woes with one of these top-notch squeegees that excelled during our hands-on tests.

A person using a thermal camera to identify leaks under a sink.
Repair & Maintenance

7 Brilliant Uses for a Thermal Camera Around the Home and Garden

It’s not quite X-ray vision, but…

The Best Bench Sander Options
Power Tools

We’ve Researched Over 20 Bench Sanders, But We Like These 7 the Best

A quality bench sander allows you to sand and finish a range of projects with ease. After hours of researching, we tested our 5 top picks to see how they perform in the workshop.

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Deals

This Product Is a Game Changer for DIY Projects, and It’s On Sale for $40

Power your DIY projects without draining your wallet. From now until February 5th, this highly-rated air compressor is 50% off!

The Best Organization Products Under $50 Option
Storage & Organizing

The 23 Best Organization Products Under $50

You don’t have to spend a lot to keep your home organized.

A selection of the best indoor thermometers
HVAC

We Researched 30 Indoor Thermometers, But We Like These 10 the Best

We tested the top-selling indoor thermometers for accuracy and ease of use.

A homeowner and a designer discussing a renovation project.
Skills & Techniques

The One Tool Every Homeowner Needs During a Big Reno

No, it’s not a sledgehammer.

Bondo all-purpose putty on a workbench.
Repair & Maintenance

9 Household Repairs You Can Make With All-Purpose Putty

This versatile two-part compound isn’t just for repairing dents in your car.

The Best Handheld Shower Head Options close-up
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

We Researched Over 40 Handheld Shower Heads and Tested the Best Ones

The best handheld shower heads add versatility to your shower and can help with a variety of tasks, like bathing pets and children. See our hands-on reviews of the top models.

Lumberjack makes notch cuts in trunk to fell a tree.
Landscaping

How to Fell a Tree

Before swinging an axe or starting up the chainsaw, familiarize yourself with key safety practices for felling.

A woman wearing casual clothing and a headband is painting her wood panelled wall with blue paint while standing on a ladder.
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint Wood Wall Paneling

Give your dated, dingy wood-paneled walls a refresh by painting them. A thorough cleaning with TSP before painting is key to a great finish.

A couple looking at an online real estate listing to find the climate risk factors of a listed property.
Buying

New Data You Should Pay Attention to on Real Estate Sites—Even if You Aren’t Moving

It's becoming more and more important for current and future homeowners.

Tree stump in a garden in with new green shoots sprouting from its cut stump.
Landscaping

How to Kill Tree Roots Naturally

Are tree roots taking over your yard? Don't resort to toxic chemical root killers. Instead, try this all-natural solution.

Clorox Air Humidifier Review
Reviews

Clorox’s Smart Humidifier Works Just As Hard As Its Cleaning Products—And Earns A Perfect Score

The Clorox Air Humidifier excelled in all our tests, and even all but removes the most annoying part of owning a humidifier: cleaning.

Close up image of a retro radiator with fins in dappled sunlight.
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint a Radiator

To give an old radiator a cool new look, all you need is a little prep work and the right paint.

Mother and daughter shopping at hardware store.
Easy DIY Projects

We Asked 5 Renovation Addicts How They Would Spend a $100 Home Depot Gift Card and This Is What They Said

A little goes a long way with these home upgrades.