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Don't let a relaxing soak in your whirlpool tub be cut short by mold and other debris floating in the water. Follow these steps to get both the tub and jets clean again.

Choosing and using caulk the right way will get you a pro-quality finish around showers, tubs, and toilets.

Terra-cotta pots—even broken ones—have many uses beyond simply growing plants. From practical purposes to decorative details, this old standby used for millennia can serve fresh functions.

A good framing tool belt will keep essential tools handy as you undertake carpentry projects at the jobsite or home workshop. We spent hours testing various framing tool belts to find the top six.

Giving flowers and vegetables a head start with seed saves money and offers gardeners a wider selection of plants. To increase your odds for success, use a growing mix designed especially for seed germination.

If you have a large property or a small business, spend now save later could be a winning strategy.

Welding isn’t just for metal. With the right equipment, DIYers also can repair most plastics, and the result is usually far superior to using glue. After researching and testing various top models, we've determined these are the top 7.

Refresh your home decor with cozy bedroom sets, chic dining room tables, functional outdoor furniture, and much more from these best furniture brands.

Good battery deals don’t last long–get these DeWalt high-capacity powerhouses before they sell out.

To tidy up landscaping and enhance curb appeal, having a pruning saw handy is key. We put various pruning saws to the test, and here are our top 9.

Why did the world’s largest marketer of retail lawn and garden products pivot to grass seed? It’s a (good) sign of the times.

After a long winter’s rest, your lawn mower may need a nudge before springing to life. These steps will help you get it up and running.

If you've always wanted a hanging chair but are intimidated by the idea of securing it in place, fear not—we'll show you how.

Extend your living space into the fresh air with the best pergola kits for entertaining, lounging, and dining. After researching for various qualities a homeowner would want in a pergola kit, we found the top 10.

Get down in the dirt with the best shovel for your garden needs. After testing various shovels, we found the top 10.

A broken screw or stripped screw head can easily derail a DIY. Using a screw extractor can get you back on track in no time.

Duct tape residue can be tricky to remove but when you use the right solutions on the right surfaces, it'll come off more easily than you think.

Update the look and feel of any room by replacing old, worn-out flooring.

Which window treatment is best for each room in the house? Consider factors such as light control, insulation, privacy—and, of course, style.

Need to drill into a stud, but you don't know where the studs in your walls are? Here's how to find them without a stud finder.