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The GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker on a kitchen counter with two freshly made icy cocktails next to it.
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The Best Ice Makers for Restaurant-Style Ice at Home

You don’t have to swing by your favorite fast-food restaurant to get the ice you love so much. These machines offer a way to make your beloved frozen accessory wherever you want—including your countertop.

The Vornado EXO51 Heavy-Duty Small Air Circulator next to a cement wall and shelf with painting supplies.
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The Best Outdoor Fans to Cool and Add Class to Outdoor Spaces

Create the perfect atmosphere for your outdoor spaces with these cool and classy fans.

The 20 Best Lawn Care Products for a Lush and Healthy Lawn
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The 20 Best Lawn Care Products for a Lush and Healthy Lawn

Keep your lawn lush, green, and healthy with these must-have products.

The Ego Lightweight Snow Blower covered in snow at the end of a cleared path.
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Colorado Natives Try a Snow Blower for the First Time: Reviewing the Ego Power+

As a couple of lifetime Colorado natives, we’d never used a snow blower before. Come along with us as we detail our experience with using the Ego Power+ Peak Power snow blower.

The Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt installed on a residential door for hands-on testing.
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Is Schlage’s Premium Smart Door Lock Worth the Money? We Tested It to Find Out

We spent several weeks testing the Schlage Encode to decide whether it’s worth its steep price.

A section of wall covered in black and white soundproofing panels with a tv, guitar, and microphone set up in front of them.
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The Best Soundproofing Panels to Control Unwanted Noise

Tackle unpleasant acoustics in any home, office, or commercial space with these easy-to-use panels.

Woman using baking soda and brush to clean sink, with lemons on the counter next to her.
DIY

30 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Can Tackle With Natural Ingredients

These cleaning solutions are safer for kids, pets, and the environment, and they'll leave your home sparkling and beautiful.

A person wearing a tool vest, hat, and earplugs while using a power saw.
Reviews

The Best Tool Vests to Make Your Projects Even Easier

Make sure all of your essential tools are within arm’s reach with the right tool vest for the job.

The Best Heat Pump Water Heater installed in a tidy utility room with white walls.
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The Best Heat Pump Water Heaters to Save Energy And Lower Bills

The latest development in water heaters promises new levels of economy and efficiency. We look at whether they are the right choice for your home.

The Puffy Serenity Adjustable Base in a tan bedroom next to a floor-to-ceiling window.
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The Best Adjustable Bed Frames to Keep You Feeling Supported and Comfortable

Elevate your head, your legs, and really, your entire sleeping experience with one of these versatile bed frames.

A person using the best fire pit tongs to reposition a log in a campfire.
Reviews

The Best Fire Pit Tongs to Keep Your Fires Roaring (and You Safe)

Tend to your backyard bonfire from a safe distance with this essential fire pit accessory.

Person holding yellow disc sander.
DIY

5 Types of Sanders Every DIYer Should Know—Plus 4 You’ve Probably Never Seen Before

Picking the right power sander for your project will save time and result in a high-quality wood finish.

Ryobi vs. DeWalt
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Ryobi vs. DeWalt: Finding the Right Power Tools for Homeowners and Pros

Our head-to-head comparison features two of the world’s most popular tool brands. Find out which one comes out on top.

A person and their dog stand behind a damaged screen door.
DIY

How to Repair a Screen Door

What's the best screen material to use, and how do you get the screen door off the track? Here's how to fix a screen door in an afternoon.

Man in blue shirt and apron uses garden loppers on branch.
DIY

How to Sharpen Loppers—and Why You Should

They're among the handiest tools for gardening and landscaping, but lopper blades occasionally need sharpening to keep them working well.

A person opening a toilet lid.
Interior

Does Closing the Toilet Lid Before Flushing Reduce the Spread of Germs?

Learn what science says is the most important thing you should do to keep germs in the toilet from contaminating bathroom surfaces.

Best Bermuda Grass Seed Options
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The Best Bermuda Grass Seed for Great Curb Appeal

Improve your home’s curb appeal with a luscious and resilient Bermuda grass lawn.

The Best Drain Cleaners for Hair Option
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The Best Drain Cleaners for Hair and Grime

Get the lowdown on how to find a drain cleaner that can tackle the toughest drain clogger: hair.

Person putting spray bottle with other cleaning supplies in supply closet.
DIY

How to DIY the Ultimate Cleaning Supply Cabinet

Make home chores a breeze by creating the perfect cleaning supply storage system with these must-have products and organizational tips.

A person by the edge of a pool emptying the mesh filter basket of the Pivot-Solar Breeze Ariel Smart Robot Pool Cleaner.
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The Best Robotic Pool Skimmers to Do the Dirty Work for You

Keep your pool free of floating leaves and debris while avoiding manual labor with an automatic pool skimmer.