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We Tested the Best Thermal Curtains for Easy Energy Efficiency

By Stacey L. Nash, Tony Carrick

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Interior

These Are the Colors to Live By in 2025

By Theresa Clement

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Interior

19 of the Best Green Paint Colors for Any Room in Your Home

By Savannah Sher

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Store Your Artificial Christmas Tree With One of the Best Christmas Tree Bags

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Design

You’ve Probably Never Seen Lumber Like This Before

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

The 20 Best Neutral Paint Colors for Your Home in 2025

By Savannah Sher

31 Vintage Christmas Ideas Worth Revisiting This Year
Design

31 Vintage Christmas Ideas Worth Revisiting This Year

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Home Decorators Collection Grand Duchess Balsam Fir Review
Reviews

I Was Team Real Christmas Tree Until I Tested Home Depot’s Viral Tree

By Daryna Tobey

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Reviews

We’ve Tested Over 30 Christmas Trees, Our Favorites Look So Real You Can’t Tell They’re Artificial

By Beth Cranston, Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Michelle Larson, Austin Fracchia

The Best Outdoor Christmas Lights Options
Reviews

We Tested the Best Outdoor Christmas Lights to Add Holiday Cheer, See Our Favorites

By Michelle Larson, Stacey L. Nash, Jasmine Harding

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Design

I Can’t Believe I Found a Realistic Fake Christmas Tree for $110

By Glenda Taylor

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Design

7 Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive, According to Designers

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

Overhead Lighting vs. Lamps: Experts Settle This Great Debate

By Sandi Schwartz

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Design

Shiplap vs. Tongue and Groove: What’s the Difference?

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

A group of the best Christmas light projectors together on a cement surface.
Reviews

Brighten Up Your Holiday With Our Favorite Christmas Light Projectors From Our Testing

By Stacey L. Nash, Markkus Rovito

The Best Cellular Shades Options
Reviews

The Best Cellular Shades for Looks and Energy Efficiency

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

Think Twice Before Bringing These Items Into Your Home—They’re a Hassle to Get Rid Of

By Sandi Schwartz

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Reviews

This Tree Sets Up in 60 Seconds—Really

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