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Close up view of a woman holding a drywall anchor between her fingers, with a screwdriver in the anchor.
DIY

How to Use Drywall Anchors

Follow these simple steps to provide whatever you're hanging on the wall—a towel rack, photo ledge, or gilded mirror—a little extra support.

A woman is using a digital thermostat to change the air conditioning temperature.
Interior

This Is the Best AC Temperature for Energy Savings, According to Experts

Keep your utility bills as low as possible while still maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature this summer.

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Lawn & Garden

This Is the Best Way to Fill a Raised Garden Bed—Plus 4 Alternative Methods

Lasagna, hugelkultur, Ruth Stout—there are many interesting choices of how to fill a raised garden bed. Your choice should reflect the availability of time and materials at hand.

The Best Air Conditioner Brands Options
Reviews

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

Knowing the best air conditioner brands is key to picking the right cooling system for your home.

A backyard's concrete patio is surrounded by a mulched garden or plants and large rocks.
Lawn & Garden

15 Budget-Friendly Finds for Your Backyard and Patio

Feeling uninspired by your outdoor space? Refresh a backyard or patio within a tight budget with these affordable decorative and practical finds.

A brown stink bug clings to outdoor siding.
Interior

How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in the House

Halyomorpha halys, commonly known as the brown marmorated stink bug, often heads indoors when the temperatures drop. Here’s how to evict these unwelcome, cold-weather squatters—and keep them out.

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor
Interior

The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed

Get the right drywall anchors to safely and sturdily hang artwork, shelves, and other items without damaging walls.

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Exterior

How Much Does It Cost to Pressure Wash a Driveway?

Is it time to clean up that dirty and stained driveway? The cost to pressure wash a driveway runs from $100 to $350, with the national average at $210.

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Interior

Professional Cigarette Smoke Smell Removal: What to Expect

Residual cigarette smoke is unpleasant and even downright toxic. Professional cigarette smoke removal from a house costs between $200 and $1,000, depending on the size of the home and the removal method.

A rose-colored T-shirt and materials needed to clean it, including detergent, dish soap, and paper towels.
DIY

How to Get Oil Out of Clothes

Is there an oil stain on your clothing that just won't yield? Learn two easy, effective ways to get oil out of clothes—and save your garment from ruin.

A homeowner with an American Standard HVAC professional asking and answering questions about air-source heat pumps and installing one.

Your Biggest Questions About Heat Pumps, Answered

You can slash the cost of heating and cooling your home by making the switch from an old furnace and AC unit to a new high-efficiency heat pump.

A person using the Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless 1-Gal. Air Compressor Kit to attach molding during testing.
Reviews

The Home Depot Has Free Ryobi Tools in Time for Father’s Day

Ryobi Days are back at The Home Depot with the best savings of the year.

A trio of Pride Build Metro Denver volunteers pose behind the framed wall of an in-construction house.
Design

Habitat for Humanity Raises Funds and Housing for the LGBTQ+ Through Pride Build Events

Discover how local Habitat for Humanity affiliates are working to make a difference and support the LGBTQ+ members of their community.

A worker sprays foam insulation onto rafters in an attic.
Interior

Spray Foam Insulation Cost: Everything You Need to Know

To maintain a home’s temperature all year round, consider spray foam insulation. Spray foam insulation cost ranges from $1,409 to $4,145, with a national average of $2,756.

A view of en EV charging outside a home.
Exterior

Install an EV Charger at Home: How Much Does It Cost?

An EV charger provides electrical power to charge electric vehicles. The cost to install an EV charger at home ranges from $546 to $1,374, with a national average cost of $959.

A view of a double bedroom interior with white walls, a dresser, and a bookshelf.
Interior

What Makes a Room a “Bedroom”?

Homebuyers, sellers, and owners should know the minimum requirements that comprise a bedroom, mainly for home value and safety.

Lawn Care products
Reviews

We Found Some Very Good, Very Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts—No Delivery Required

Procrastinated on buying that Father's Day gift? We found great gifts for the handy and adventurous dad that he'll enjoy just as much as a new tool set or grill.

Someone using a paint brush to apply stain to wood flooring
Reviews

The Best Brushes for Polyurethane Applications

Don’t choose just any paint brush for applying polyurethane. Achieve a smooth finish on your next woodworking project with the best brush for polyurethane.

The best window film installed on two sections of a large dining room window to provide privacy for a table.
Reviews

The Best Window Films Tested for Privacy and More

Window films are an alternative to bulky curtains and finicky blinds. Check out this guide to find the best window film options for decor, privacy, and protection.

A little rabbit among some plants
Reviews

The Best Rabbit Repellents for Gardens and Lawns

Humanely stop rabbits from feasting on garden vegetables and flowers with one of these top sustainable rabbit repellents.