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Learn the difference between these two popular types of insulation to help determine which option is best suited for your home.

Light switch wiring is a task that most DIYers can take on themselves without calling an electrician. Follow these steps to wire your switches safely.

Learn about the fasteners that are responsible for holding just about everything in our homes together. Here's how to identify them by head type, and how to know which one is best for your project.

Tackle landscaping, yard maintenance, and projects in the woods with a reliable chainsaw.

Our top picks boast advanced imaging, AI technology, and sustainable power options to enhance your wildlife observation experience.

Eliminate flying insects, indoors or outside, with the right device. Here are our top tips and recommendations for selecting the best bug zapper for your needs and budget.

Wield enough power to cut through steel with one of these mighty bolt cutters—field-tested to determine the best models.

A quality pedestal fan can be the perfect solution for cooling a warm room or ventilating a garage. Check out the best-performing models from our hands-on testing.

Find out why this colorful tubing is a popular plumbing alternative to copper, especially for DIYers.

Who knew that wearing silly slippers could keep your floors clean? With these fun and easy cleaning hacks, housework will take half the time it used to.

Staying comfortable through the summer often comes at a price (after all, air conditioning ain't cheap). If your energy bills have your blood pressure rising faster than the mercury in the thermometer, don't miss these tips on maximizing comfort with the AC turned off and minimizing expense with it turned on. Keep your cool without losing your live savings—yes, it's possible!

A backup generator doesn’t have to create a racket. Find out what happened when we tested models advertised as being quiet.

Prevent expensive water leaks by spotting them early with the best water-leak detectors.

Attract feathered friends and add appeal to your garden with a solar bird bath fountain.

Keep cushioned furniture looking great with the upholstery cleaning products and devices that passed our tests with flying colors.

If you’ve got the right planting setup, landscape fabric might be your best bet for holding pesky weeds at bay.

Rely on a quality angle grinder for cutting, grinding, carving, and a host of other tasks. We tested a variety of models to find the best options.

Make the switch to a greener yard with a high-performance battery-powered lawn mower.

Chop saws and miter saws are often confused for the same tool. But there are important differences every DIYer should know.

From whole-home backup kits to compact solar bundles, Jackery’s bestsellers now come with steep discounts and a valuable bonus.