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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

A quality well pump is a necessity to ensure homes that use well water never run dry.

Sweet yet spicy, parsnips pack a crunchy vitamin and mineral punch. Easy to cook, this underrated root vegetable can put even experienced gardeners to the test.

Circulate air throughout spaces large and small with these moving fans.

Have a blast, exercise, and stay safe with the best tree swings for children and adults.

Deter possible home intruders and backyard pests with the best barking dog alarms, which mimic the sound of a ferocious watchdog.