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Gardening

10 Types of Dogwood Trees to Beautify Your Yard Year-Round

These dogwood tree varieties and shrub options can add color and maybe even bird-friendly berries to your landscape.

Finished concrete slabs
DIY

How to Finish Concrete

Finishing is a step that turns freshly poured concrete into a strong, smooth surface before it fully sets. Here’s how to do it properly.

layout of the best snow blower options outside in a snowy setting
Tools & Materials

We Cleared Nearly 400 Feet of Pavement to Find the 10 Best Snow Blowers

Snow blowers help move snow quickly and easily so you can get back inside where it's warm. We have tested over 20 snow blowers and our favorite maintains traction even in the iciest conditions.

A car parked on a garage floor recently treated with the best garage floor coating option
Reviews

Our Favorite Garage Floor Coating Cures in 24 Hours

The best garage floor coating gives your garage floor a hard-wearing and easy-to-clean finish. While most take a few days before you can park in your garage, our top pick cures for vehicle use in only 24 hours.

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.

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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.