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Man sitting in a window sill, leaning out the window to clean its exterior.
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for March

Whether it comes in like a lamb or lion, March is a month of transitions. This month is a good time to refresh the house after it has been closed tight for winter—and prepare outdoor spaces for warmer weather.

The Best Hand Plane
Hand Tools

Our Favorite Hand Plane Outperforms the Competition

When it’s time to shape or smooth wood, reach for the quality hand plane that best suits your project.

Best Caulk for Baseboards Close-Up
Reviews

These Are the Best Caulk Options for Baseboards According to Our Tests

Caulking baseboards fills unsightly gaps, keeps out insects, and adds a smart, professional finish to a room. After testing a handful of caulks, our favorite prevents cracks and dies with a perfect finish.

A paint brush, roller and bucket in front of a white garage door.
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint a Garage Door

Painting a garage door is a low-budget DIY project that will go a long way toward enhancing your home’s exterior.

10 Water faucet filters laying on a white countertop
Appliances & Cookware

After Filtering 50+ Gallons, Our Tests Show Faucet Water Filters Don’t Have To Be Expensive

Faucet water filters don't have to cost a lot or have the highest certification scores to be effective. For less than $50, these tested picks all provide clean and tasty drinking water—right from the tap.

Our Favorite Socket Organizer Fits With Any Existing Storage System
Storage & Organizing

Our Favorite Socket Organizer Fits With Any Existing Storage System

Socket organizers can help keep loose sockets in order. After testing multiple high-quality storage solutions, here are our top 8.

7 Cool Colors for Kids’ Rooms
Bedrooms

7 Cool Colors for Kids’ Rooms

As they grow up, kids change their ideas about their favorite color about as often as they change their socks. So how is a parent to choose what color to paint a kid’s room?

The new Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus refueling via a gas generator outside of a garage

Meet the Most Accessible Whole-Home Backup That Can Work with Your Existing Generator and Solar Panels

Anker SOLIX is making it easier for homeowners to prepare for outages of any length and go off-grid with the debut of its newest solution, the F3800 Plus.

A DIYer using a level when installing a new bathroom countertop.
Bathroom Design

Experts Say These Are the 8 Best Countertop Materials for Bathrooms

Not sure which bathroom countertop provides the appearance and durability you need? Our comprehensive guide has the answers.

The Best Garden Cart Options on a large lawn in front of evergreens
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Hauled More Than a Ton of Supplies to Find the 6 Best Garden Carts

Garden carts are handy for moving various outdoor supplies, plants, and tools. We tested today's top models to see how accommodating they truly are—find out which ones earned a well-deserved spot on our lineup!

The Best String Trimmer Options
Power Tools

We Tested 8 Popular String Trimmers, and This Battery-Powered Model Was Our Favorite

A string trimmer tackles edges and areas not accessible by a mower, elevating the crisp look of a yard.

Woman uses olive oil to polish a stainless steel sink.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

Follow these easy steps to remove scratches, spots, and stains from your stainless steel sink, and restore its original shine.

The Best Artificial Grass Options
Reviews

You Might Mistake Our Favorite Artificial Grass for the Real Thing

Tired of watering, mowing, and fertilizing your lawn? Artificial grass might be the way to go for the green without the hassle. After researching various products, we chose our top 8 top picks.

A green and white hummingbird hovers above a bright red hummingbird feeder.
Wildlife

This Is the Best Time to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders Where You Live

If you hope to attract hummingbirds to your yard, learn when to put out feeders to support them during hummingbird season.

The Best Drain Cleaners
Plumbing Supplies

This $7 Product Can Clear Even the Most Stubborn Drain Clog

The best drain cleaners should be safe for pipes and also provide quick results. We tested various options, and found the best drain cleaners for any clog.

We’ve Rounded Up the Best Sheds to Increase Storage or Workshop Spaces
Storage & Organizing

We’ve Rounded Up the Best Sheds to Increase Storage or Workshop Spaces

Add a workshop to your property or a place to store the yard tools and lawn mower with one of these top sheds.

The Best Drill Bit Sharpeners close-up
Reviews

Our Favorite Drill Bit Sharpener Provided Near-Perfect Results in Our Tests

If you’re replacing drill bits more often than you’d like, there’s no point in throwing them out when you could sharpen them with a drill bit sharpener. After testing, we found the the best options.

Seven of the best weed killers lined up in a garage
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested 5 Low-Toxicity Weed Killers, and Our Favorite Worked Within Hours 

Control dandelion, crabgrass, and other unwelcome lawn and garden plants with the right weed killer for your needs.

A variety of plant starts and seedings in black trays, including lettuces, broccoli and other vegetables.
Gardening

I’m an Avid Gardener, and These Are My 10 Go-To Seed Companies

Don't buy from "seedy" suppliers. As this former master gardener explains, dependable sources for quality garden supplies are worth their weight in gold.

Rear view of a woman peeling paint from the wall.
Painting & Finishing

How to Remove Texture From Walls

Tackle textured finishes with the right techniques to make your walls flat and smooth again.