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A stunning backyard landscape with flowering and non-flowering plants.
Lawn & Garden

11 Plants That Look Stunning in a Home Landscape With or Without Blooms

These clever beauties sport eye-catching foliage that enable them to contribute mightily to the garden, even without flowers.

A group of single-stage snow blowers lined up on a snow blown driveway after a storm
Reviews

We Tested 2025’s Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers and Found 9 Top Models You Can Rely On

A nimble single-stage snow blower is just the right size for clearing moderate snowfall from a driveway or sidewalk.

The Best Metal Cutting Saws Options
Reviews

The Best Metal-Cutting Saws Can Slice Through Brass, Aluminum, Copper, and More

We researched the market’s top picks for metal-cutting saws to determine which are worth investing in. See our favorites.

The best electric fireplace option set up, decorated, and displaying a fire
Reviews

Our Favorite Electric Fireplace Is Easy to Install for a Life-Like Fire

Bring cozy heat and style to your home the easy way—with an electric fireplace. After researching various options, here are our favorites.

A water saving shower head being used
Reviews

Our Favorite Water-Saving Shower Head Uses Air to Save on Water Consumption

Conserving water is important, which is why we spent hours researching various water-saving shower heads. See our top picks.

The Best Shower Heads for Low Water Pressure
Reviews

Give Your Bathroom a Spa-Like Feel Thanks to This Simple and Affordable Upgrade

For showers with low water pressure, installing a high-pressure shower head can transform the bathing experience from “barely rinsed” to “fully refreshed.” We tested some of the market’s best options to compile our list of favorites.

The Best Farmhouse Sink Options
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Can a Sink Be Too Loud? Our Favorite Farmhouse Sink Features Extra Padding to Dampen Sounds

A classic yet modern farmhouse sink can upgrade your kitchen's aesthetics but also provide useful features. Our top pick even includes a feature you never knew you needed. See our list of favorites.

Best Closet Lighting
Reviews

This DIY Lighting Solution is Perfect for Closets and Other Dark Spaces

Don’t be left in the dark when picking out your outfit! Here’s how to brighten your wardrobe with a lighting system that best suits your needs.

Adult man removing snow from porch using shovel
DIY

7 Things You Should Know How to Do When Moving to a Cold State

You’re going to need more than a sweater to transition from a warmer to a colder climate.

Young couple cleaning windows in their home
DIY

This Old School Cleaning Hack Simply Doesn’t Work Anymore

It might have worked for your grandparents, but there are better ways to clean your windows today.

Woman places a domed seed-starting tray on a table next to a sunny window.
Lawn & Garden

How Starting Seeds Indoors This Year Will Help You Grow a Better Garden Than Ever

Give your garden a head start by starting your seeds indoors. When your last frost date rolls around, you'll have seedlings ready for planting in the ground.

Woman realtor showing a house to a couple trying to buy a new home
Real Estate

4 Outdated Home Features That Are Easy to Fix—and 1 That’s a Major Red Flag

Don’t let some old-school décor turn you away from the home of your dreams.

The Best Smoke Alarm Options
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Keep Your Home and Family Safe With One of Our Favorite Smoke Detectors

The best smoke detector activates quickly and should be easy to set up and install. After testing 10 top models, these are the top 7 options.

Flexcut knives review Flexcut Pro 3-Piece Pro Set
Reviews

These New Carving Knives Have Earned a Spot in My Arsenal of Tools

I've been using carving knives since I was 10-years-old, and it's hard to replace my favorites. See why the Flexcut knives earn a spot in my whittling rotation of knives and were named a Bob Vila Tool of the Year.

Table filled with the best paint primers tested and reviewed.
Reviews

The 8 Best ​​Paint Primers for Indoor, Outdoor, and General Use

Paint primer helps paint adhere better on slippery surfaces and is a must for a paint color change. After testing a variety of paint primers, our favorite offers low odor and works on all surfaces.

A close-up of the best oil for snow blower being added to a snow blower
Reviews

Keep Your Snow Blower Running Efficiently With These High-Quality Oil Options

High-quality motor oil plays a vital role in your snow blower's performance. We've researched dozens to bring you the best oil options.

A house and yard with a blooming dogwood tree in the foreground.
Lawn & Garden

10 Types of Dogwood Trees to Beautify Your Yard Year-Round

These dogwood tree varieties and shrub options can add color and maybe even bird-friendly berries to your landscape.

Finished concrete slabs
DIY

How to Finish Concrete

Finishing is a step that turns freshly poured concrete into a strong, smooth surface before it fully sets. Here’s how to do it properly.

layout of the best snow blower options outside in a snowy setting
Reviews

We Cleared Nearly 400 Feet of Pavement to Find the 10 Best Snow Blowers

Snow blowers help move snow quickly and easily so you can get back inside where it's warm. We have tested over 20 snow blowers and our favorite maintains traction even in the iciest conditions.

A car parked on a garage floor recently treated with the best garage floor coating option
Reviews

Our Favorite Garage Floor Coating Cures in 24 Hours

The best garage floor coating gives your garage floor a hard-wearing and easy-to-clean finish. While most take a few days before you can park in your garage, our top pick cures for vehicle use in only 24 hours.