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Keeping your home's humidity levels in the 30 to 50 percent range protects your family’s health and comfort, and even the structural integrity of your house.

Keep your hands free with these stylish, motion-activated kitchen faucets — even better, our favorite tested model is a breeze to install.

Spark plugs, safety keys, and an oil change can be the difference between a snow blower that starts up and one that doesn't.

With their ease of installation and low maintenance, salt-free water softeners offer a user-friendly alternative to traditional water softeners.

Wire cutters allow you to cut, strip, crimp, and grab wires safely and easily. After researching various cutters, we chose our favorite 8 options, including one that we've tested.

A "shabby chic" finish that requires almost no paint prep? It's no wonder chalk paint is the veneer of choice for upcycled furniture and decor DIYs.

This tool can help you stay safe by quickly checking electrical outlets and wires. Our favorite offers a self-testing feature to ensure accuracy.

These five culprits might be causing those pesky holes in your clothes.

The color, texture, and odor of mold can change over time. Learn how to identify whether you’re dealing with old or new mold so you can come up with the best plan to get rid of it.

Save money on utility bills and reduce overall energy consumption with the best water heater blanket for your tank, home, and budget.

Clear your driveway of snow and ice and stay injury-free with the right shovel for winter’s worst wallops.

When you're driving on the coldest, most blustery days of winter, stow these items in your car and you'll be ready for just about any problems the weather may bring.

If you need to know what’s going on below the surface of your hardwoods or drywall, these moisture meters can clue you in.

Forget combustion engines. This two-stage snow blower can tackle heavy storms with ease.

We set the shovel aside and put top snow blowers to the test. We were able to clear snow quicker and with less effort with these cordless options.

From changing your laundry routine to replacing certain home products, you can minimize microplastics and protect your health by following these tips.

The glued-on ceiling-to-sink mirror in your bathroom is so 20th century. This guide will show you how to remove it safely without damaging the wall behind it.

Follow this invaluable priority list to avoid having to deal with expensive renovation do-overs.

You’ll need a few basic items (some of which you probably already have) to make sure your seed starting goes to plan.

More portable than a pressure washer, more powerful than a garden hose, this power cleaner can wash just about everything on your deck or in your garage--and it fits right in the palm of your hand.