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It's becoming more and more important for current and future homeowners.

Are tree roots taking over your yard? Don't resort to toxic chemical root killers. Instead, try this all-natural solution.

The Clorox Air Humidifier excelled in all our tests, and even all but removes the most annoying part of owning a humidifier: cleaning.

To give an old radiator a cool new look, all you need is a little prep work and the right paint.

A little goes a long way with these home upgrades.

With a few key materials and these easy techniques, you can get scratched appliances looking new again.

Create your dream bathroom with layouts that maximize space and functionality, no matter the size.

Do you have a step that never fails to creak? Before you fix the problem, you must figure out which part of the step is making the noise.

You may think that your dishwasher gets a good cleaning every time you run it through a cycle, but that's not the case. Cleaning a dishwasher regularly will keep it looking and working its best.

Through months of testing in a variety of conditions, we used them to power everything from small devices to large, power-hungry appliances.

When a home catches fire, temps can soar to metal-melting numbers in just a few minutes, but the right safe can withstand these heat extremes and often provide protection from a variety of other threats as well.

The best time to prepare for when the power goes out is before it happens. After testing various home generators and power stations, these top picks powered through.

Enhance your wood furnitures's natural grain with shellac, which is easy to apply and quick to dry. Our guide will help you get a flawless finish.

Stay automatically tuned in to timely weather alerts—even in a power outage or when cell signal is weak—with one of these durable, portable emergency radios.

Seasonal window insulation is a fairly easy task for any DIYer, but as we found after testing, certain features make some products better than others.

We’ve tested propane heaters since 2021, and while our favorite remains the same, we’ve found a range of models for spaces large and small, indoors and out.

A ratchet is a basic tool but it's important to know not all ratchets are created equal. Some offer smoother operation and better grip. See our top picks after testing various models

Don’t fall apart when it comes to joinery. Take your woodworking projects to the next level with these top tools.

A quality jointer planer combo can be a convenient and space-saving way to prepare lumber for various projects. See our recommendations based on our hands-on testing and hours of research.

High-pressure shower head can conserve water, save money, and offer a fantastic shower. We tested 11 models.