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Kreg Pocket Hole Jig Review
Reviews

Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 320 Review: Does it Work?

The Kreg 320 Pocket Hole Jig proved to be a valuable tool for fast, accurate, and effective wood joinery in our hands-on testing.

useful power drill attachments - man drilling into brick wall
DIY

The 15 Most Useful Power Drill Attachments

Your power drill is good for more than just driving screws. Upgrade your drill game with accessories that can clean, dig, mix, and more.

14 things you didn't know you can clean in your washing machine father and son doing laundry together
DIY

14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean in Your Washing Machine

Your handiest helper in cleaning up life's greatest messes is right in the laundry room. Did you know it can cleanse so much more than just clothes?

How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room
Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room?

Soundproofing a room keeps unwanted noises out and maintains the peace. How much does it cost to soundproof a room? The total cost can range anywhere from $1,036 to $2,721, or $1,874 on average.

Perfect Plants for Lining Your Path or Garden
Lawn & Garden

20 Plants to Use as Lawn and Garden Borders

Looking for low-maintenance garden border ideas? Use these attractive, easy-to-grow border plants to define your lawn and landscape edges naturally.

Natural Disasters Are Changing Your Local Building Codes - home construction aerial view
Design

9 Ways Natural Disasters Are Changing Your Local Building Codes

Stricter building codes could protect homes from hurricanes and wildfires.

Who Installs Gas Lines for Stoves
Interior

Solved! Who Installs Gas Lines for Stoves?

From how many quotes you should get to the average cost of a gas line, this guide details who installs gas lines for stoves and what you can expect throughout the process.

decorating with mirrors woman placing mirror
Design

13 Ways Decorating With Mirrors Can Transform Your Space

Strategic placement of mirrors can help you accentuate your home's best features—like natural light and stunning artwork—and deemphasize its shortcomings.

5 Things to Do With Weeds After You Pull Them
Lawn & Garden

5 Things to Do With Weeds After You Pull Them

Don't just leave weeds on your lawn after you pull them! Here are the best ways to get rid of these pesky plants responsibly after you pluck them out of the ground.

cheap propane refill near me
Lawn & Garden

Where to Find the Cheapest Propane Refills for Your Barbecue Grill This Summer

Our best advice? Skip tank exchanges and look for refill stations to get the best deal on gas for your grill. Learn what we found out about propane pricing at big-box stores, supermarkets, and local gas stations.

The Latest in 3D-Printed Homes Uses Recycled Plastic Instead of Concrete
Exterior

The Latest in 3D-Printed Homes Uses Recycled Plastic Instead of Concrete

Azure is set to make the 3D home-printing industry more sustainable, one home at a time.

Goblincore: The Decor Trend You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of
Design

Goblincore: The Decor Trend You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of

Ready for a design refresh? This melange of folklore, metallics, mushrooms, and woodland elements will help you embrace your wild side.

cheap Halloween decorations
Design

16 Cheap Halloween Decorations for $10 or Less

Get your house Halloween ready with these affordable—and sometimes frightfully spooky—decorations.

A group of the Best Robot Vacuums for Hardwood Floors together on a wood floor before testing.
Reviews

The Best Robot Vacuums for Keeping Hardwood Floors Spotless, Tested

Keep hardwood floors effortlessly clean with the right robot vacuum.

Greenworks Brushless Cordless Snow Shovel
Reviews

If You Get One Thing Before the Storm, We Recommend This Electric Snow Shovel—And It’s on Sale

Conquer snowy driveways with this durable, electric snow tool from Greenworks.

A DIYer using a caulking gun to seal bathroom fixtures with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
DIY

How to Use a Caulk Gun

Caulking can help keep unwanted invaders like mice and mildew as far away from your home’s crevices as possible. But first, you need to know how to use a caulk gun.

Giraffe Tools Heat Cable Wrapped Around PVC Pipe
Reviews

Protect Your Pipes from Freezing and Save 20% Off This Highly-Rated Heat Cable

Score 20% off and prevent your pipes from freezing this winter with Giraffe heat cable.

The Best Electric Snow Blower Options
Interior

Last-Minute Winter Storm Preparation: Buy These Snow Essentials Online and Pick Up Today

Be prepared when snow storms are forecasted with these top essentials that you can buy online and pick up in-store today. Some stores even offer free same-day delivery.

A front porch covered in snow with an American flag hanging out front.
Exterior

19 Ways to Make Your Front Porch More Inviting in Winter

It may be freezing outside, but your home's icy entry can still feel warm and welcoming.

Kidde Water Leak Detector SPR Review
Reviews

Kidde Water Leak and Freeze Detector Review: Cool Device, or Is It All Wet?

If you’re worried about your sink, water heater, or other fixtures’ plumbing, consider equipping your home with the Kidde Leak and Freeze Detector.