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The Best Moving Companies Options
Reviews

The 7 Best Moving Companies in America, Vetted

Learn everything you need to know about choosing one of the best moving companies to safely transport your belongings.

The Best Long-Distance Moving Companies Options
Reviews

The 7 Best Long-Distance Moving Companies in America

A move doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ve evaluated the best long-distance moving companies to help customers choose a reputable company for the long haul.

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Interior

Mold in the Air Conditioner? Here’s How to Tackle It—and Keep It Away For Good

A moldy AC unit doesn't need to spell disaster. Determine the extent of mold growth in your AC and take the proper steps to remove this health hazard.

A closeup of mold on a wall.
Home Warranties

Does a Home Warranty Cover Mold Removal and Damage?

If you have a home warranty, you may wonder whether it provides coverage for mold removal. The answer, however, may be complicated.

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Home Insurance

Here’s How to Get Your Home Insurance to Pay For an Air Conditioner

Homeowners can use these tips to learn how to get home insurance to pay for air conditioner costs.

The Best Multimeters Options
Reviews

The Best Multimeters, Tested and Reviewed

Want to safely repair an electric appliance or simply test your home’s wiring? Get shopping tips as well as our top tool recommendations for both do-it-yourselfers and pros.

Hidden money in glass jar next to jarred rice and oats in pantry.
Interior

14 Secret Storage Spots That Are Already in Your Home

Looking for around-the-house hiding places in which to keep your valuables safe? Stash cash, jewels, and documents where burglars are least likely to look.

pergola plans
Exterior

13 Pergola Plans for Building the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space

Transform your backyard into a shaded outdoor oasis with one of these DIY pergola plans.

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Exterior

15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips

Follow these summer home safety tips to have a relaxing vacation and get your home prepared for the lonely winter season.

The Best Track Saw Options
Reviews

The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects

If you need help keeping your project on the right track, check out these cutting-edge saws.

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Cleaning & Organizing

Consider This Before Restocking Your Magic Erasers

Learn how you can help reduce microplastics pollution by exchanging melamine sponges for more eco-friendly cleaning options.

EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 powering a tool in a garage workshop

The 5 Handiest Items for a DIYer’s Home, Garage, and Beyond

From duct tape to a cutting-edge portable power station, these versatile tools are an essential part of any home improvement kit.

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Lawn & Garden

This Is the Appropriate Grass-Cutting Height for Your Lawn, According to Experts

How you set the height of your mower’s deck for cutting grass depends on the season and the type of lawn you have.

Outdoor home pool with green water that needs to be cleaned.
Exterior

How to Shock a Pool Properly: 8 Steps to Clean, Safe Swimming All Summer Long

Keep the germs and green muck out of your pool by learning when and how to add swimming pool shock.

A large white home with wooden window panes and a grey metal roof.
Exterior

Metal Roofs 101: How They’re Made, and Why They’re Worth Considering

Metal roofing is long-lasting, stands up to severe weather, and doesn't always look like metal. Here's how it's made, and why it might be a good choice for your home.

Backyard with lawn chairs and dry, dead grass.
Exterior

The Best Drought-Resistant Grass for Dry Summers

Keep your lawn lush even in low rainfall periods with these hardy grasses.

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.
Reviews

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

Concrete surfaces require a special approach to painting. We tested today’s top masonry paints—find out how they fared.

A washing machine and dryer are underneath a counter in a mudroom with a sink.
DIY

How to Turn Nearly Any Space in Your Home Into a Laundry Room

Devoting an entire room to laundry can seem like a waste of space. Instead, make the most of what you have by transforming just about any corner of your home into a full-function laundry center, complete with multitasking opportunities.

Red spoon full of diatomaceous earth.
DIY

13 Handy Household Uses for Diatomaceous Earth

Have you bought a big bag of diatomaceous earth for gardening, and you’re not sure what to do with the rest of it? This naturally occurring, affordable powder has a plethora of practical uses.

A heat pump unit installed on side of a yellow exterior wall.
DIY

Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It

Find out how to fix the top 6 reasons why a heat pump isn’t blowing out cold air.