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This tool can help you prevent dangerous electrical issues before it’s too late—and our favorite detects unexpected sources of heat loss.

Learn some expert-recommended tips, tricks, and tools to overcome mobility challenges when cleaning your home.

With one of these high-quality distillers, you can ensure water is safe for drinking, cooking, and using in dozens of other ways without having to spend a fortune.

Snowed in without salt for the driveway? Learn other ways to keep your driveway, walk, and porch free of ice.

Safely remove snow from your roof with a rake designed to reach high places and dislodge heavy snow loads.

Lawn aeration helps grass develop strong, healthy roots. Professional aeration services average $140, but vary based on the size of the lawn and the aeration method the lawn pros use.

This tool is hands-free and so convenient, versatile, and efficient that we named it our Tool of the Year.

Don’t sweat over guessing your home’s humidity levels. Keep your home healthier and more comfortable our favorite tested hygrometers.

Isn’t the “color of the year” just a way to sell us more stuff? Not exactly. Find out why there are colors of the year, and how to use them in your home.

A good miter gauge adds versatility and precision to any table saw, dramatically increasing the possible range of work. After testing various models, these are our favorites.

Each year, the Consumer Electronics Show previews the latest technological breakthroughs, shaping how our homes look and function.

Transform your living space with these versatile green paint options that bring nature's calming influence indoors.

Use these crafty cord-management solutions to resolve your wire woes and stay plugged in.

When shopping for humidifiers, budget, room size, and noise level are all criteria worth considering. Our guide will help you decide whether an evaporative or ultrasonic humidifier is right for your space.

Learn the mess-free, step-by-step processes for getting rid of standing water in top-loading and front-loading washing machines.

When your toilet is stopped up and you don't have a plunger, it's time to get creative. Here's how you can unclog a toilet using materials you already have on hand.

Are you repairing a small hole, or hanging new drywall? The answer will determine whether spackle or joint compound is the better material for the job.

Choose one of these top tools for a quicker, easier way to create strong tabletops and hidden joinery for your woodworking projects.

Upgrade your home office lighting with lamps, bulbs, and light strips that will keep you energized and focused as you work.

Forget finicky temperatures! Get the water just right with the best shower valves for your style and budget.