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The Best Dimmer Switch Option
Reviews

The Best Dimmer Switches

Set moods for relaxation or productivity in your home—and even tell your lights when to turn on—with these top-rated dimmer switches.

Milton Tire Gauge
Reviews

I Put the No-Frills Milton Tire Gauge Through Its Paces: See How It Performed

If you need a dependable, old-school way to keep track of your tire pressure, a stick-style gauge is the way to go. But is this model from Milton worth it? Read this review to find out.

The Best Tire Pressure Gauge Options
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The Best Tire Pressure Gauges for Car Owners

Tire pressure is one of your car’s most basic safety needs, and neglecting it can lead to expensive and dire consequences. The best tire pressure gauge can make a big difference in your car’s performance—and at the gas pump.

Gorilla Cart
Reviews

I Set Up an Obstacle Course for the Gorilla Carts GOR4PS Garden Dump Cart: Here’s How It Performed

If you are shopping for a new yard and garden hauler, this could be the one. I tested it in my own yard and here’s what I discovered.

Aterod Expandable Garden Hose
Reviews

Does the Aterod Expandable Garden Hose Live Up to Its Reputation? Find Out What Happened in Our Hands-On Testing

Expandable hoses are the latest must-have apparatuses in many gardeners’ watering arsenals because they’re lightweight and easy to store. See how this popular model fared when I put it through its paces.

Raptor Gutter Guard
Exterior

I Tested the Raptor Gutter Guard: Is it Worth the Cost?

Want to avoid cleaning your gutters? Ditch the leaf scoop and dig into this review to find out if the Raptor Gutter Guard protection system will have you covered.

Cheap Tools Options
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The Best Cheap Tools

Quality tools don't have to come with a big price tag. These products will meet the needs of most DIYers without draining your bank account.

11 Eye-Catching Driveway Entrance Ideas
Exterior

11 Eye-Catching Driveway Entrance Ideas

Dazzle up the driveway with stylish ideas that will turn heads.

Best Circular Saw Blade Options
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The Best Circular Saw Blades

With the right blade, a circular saw, one of theFreud’s Diablo clean-cutting fiber cement blade is approved by the world’s largest cement manufacturer. most popular cutting tools among both DIYers and professionals, offers precision, productivity, and versatility.

10 Beautiful Stamped Concrete Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Spaces
Exterior

10 Beautiful Stamped Concrete Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Spaces

This subtle touch will pretty up the patio, walkway, driveway, and more in no time.

wine rack ideas
Interior

13 Wine Rack Ideas Perfect for Big and Small Storage Spaces

Display your favorite bottles with one of these ingenious wine rack ideas.

aloe vera plant care 101 - how to grow aloe vera plant indoors
Lawn & Garden

This Aloe Vera Plant Care Routine Is Practically Foolproof

This pretty and functional succulent is perfect for beginners because it can tolerate the occasional forgotten watering. 

rockwool insulation
Interior

7 Things to Know About Rockwool Insulation Before Installing It in Your Home

Ensure you enjoy the full benefits of Rockwool by learning about the creation, composition, and features of this insulation.

The Best Kitchen Knife Brand Options
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The Best Kitchen Knife Brands for Easier (and Safer) Cuts

Wouldn’t you like a kitchen knife that can cut through beef shanks as effortlessly as it cuts through an apple? Explore the best kitchen knife brands available this year.

thermostat installation
Interior

How to Install a Thermostat

Installing a programmable thermostat is a small job that can have a big impact on your monthly heating and cooling bills.

croton plant care 101 - how to grow croton plant indoors
Lawn & Garden

Croton Plant Care: Mastering This Demanding Specimen Indoors

Grow a croton, the colorful Joseph’s coat of the houseplant world, to inspire envy among your gardening friends and relatives.

10 Corner Shelf Ideas for Adding Storage and Style to Any Space
Interior

10 Corner Shelf Ideas for Adding Storage and Style to Any Space

It’s time to give that empty, awkward corner a glow up. 

Do air purifiers work
Interior

Solved! Do Air Purifiers Really Work?

Air purifiers can reduce odors and common allergens that make you miserable, but they have their limitations. Learn how the devices can improve air quality in your home, and how to reduce the allergens that enter your home in the first place.

No Hot Water for a Shower
Interior

Solved! What to Do When There’s No Hot Water

Water heater not working? If you have no hot water for your shower, washing machine, or dishwasher, follow these troubleshooting tips to restore the heat as quickly as possible.

how to adjust cabinet hinges
Interior

How to Adjust Cabinet Hinges: Simple Solutions You Can DIY

Use these hinge adjustment tips to realign your cabinets, make cabinet doors easier to open and close, and ensure a sleek and streamlined look.