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A girl sitting at a kitchen table with a pendant light overhead.
Interior

10 Kitchen Table Lighting Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

The right light fixtures can transform an ordinary table into a welcoming spot for family meals, homework sessions, and dinner parties.

Things Never to Do With Your Space Heater
Interior

14 Space Heater Safety Mistakes That Could Burn Down Your House

When Old Man Winter comes calling, reduce the risk of home heating fires by using your space heater safely.

A person gardening in their kitchen holding a small indoor hot pepper plant.
Lawn & Garden

Our Favorite New Plants of 2024 and Why We Love Them

From dazzling houseplants to mini edible classics, these fresh introductions will inspire gardeners of all levels to grow something new.

Garlic cloves growing indoors in pots.
Lawn & Garden

Yes, It’s Possible to Grow Garlic Indoors—Here’s How

Enjoy fresh flavor all year long by learning how to grow garlic indoors. It’s easier than you think because this allium doesn’t need a lot of space or attention.

Gest Rolling Toolbags Group
Reviews

After Researching 20+ Rolling Tool Bags, We Tested Our Favorites and Our Top Picks is a Game Changer

Don’t make the project any harder than it has to be. Roll your tools to the job and save your back with the best rolling tool bag.

A young couple assembling kitchen cabinets in their new apartment.
DIY

17 Home Updates You Can (and Should) Do in Winter

Don't let winter weather derail your home fix-up plans. Being stuck inside is actually the perfect excuse for taking on these home improvement projects.

A person lighting a gas fireplace in a living room.
Interior

How to Light a Gas Fireplace the Right Way

Learn how to properly—and safely—light gas fireplaces with a control panel or a key.

Woman plugs coffee maker into an electrical outlet in a kitchen.
Interior

Electrical Outlet Not Working? 8 Common Reasons Why and How to Fix Them

Believe it or not, a homeowner can often solve the mystery of a malfunctioning outlet before calling in a pro. Keep reading to know which solutions are DIY-able and which could use a call to an electrician.

The Best Bathroom Faucets Options
Reviews

After Researching 20+ Bathroom Faucets, Our Favorite Offers Hands-Free Operation and is Easy to Install

Bathrooms improve our daily lives and can boost home resale value, so faucets shouldn’t just work—they should shine and save water, too.

Woman pulls a smoke detector off its bracket, which is positioned above a doorframe.
DIY

Why Is My Smoke Detector Beeping? 

If your smoke detector is chirping or beeping, it might be trying to tell you something. Keep your home protected with proper smoke alarm maintenance.

The Best Christmas Tree Bags Options
Reviews

Store Your Artificial Christmas Tree With One of the Best Christmas Tree Bags

The best Christmas tree bag will safely store your holiday cheer until festivities come around again.

Orange peel textured blue-and-white striped walls in an Alice in Wonderland-themed bathroom.
DIY

How to Texture Walls 5 Different Ways

Raise visual interest in your home by raising the texture of your walls. Knowing how to texture drywall adds a finishing touch to DIY projects.

Man putting dry firewood into brick-surrounded fireplace at home.
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for January

It's a new year, and the perfect chance to start fresh! These tasks that will help you restart, reorganize, and reinvigorate your home this month.

The Best Cordless Glue Guns Options
Reviews

After Hours of Crafting, We Have a Clear Favorite Cordless Glue Gun

Rather than being tethered to an electrical outlet, the right cordless glue gun lets you move freely around your workspace to complete crafts, DIY projects, and small repairs.

The Best Outdoor Solar Lights on a picnic on a deck
Reviews

Through Wind, Rain, and Snow, We Tested Some of the Best Outdoor Solar Lights and Were Amazed by the Results

Traditional paste wallpaper installed on a living room accent wall.
Interior

Interior Designers Reveal Their Honest Opinions on Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper vs. Paste

Read this if you’ve ever wanted to ask a professional designer: “Is peel-and-stick good wallpaper?”

The Best Drill Bits for Tile Options
Reviews

The Best Drill Bits for Tile, Tested and Reviewed

We tested drill bits specifically designed to make holes in tile. Find out how they fared on various tile types, including ceramic, marble, granite, and more.

Five Wood Routers For Beginners on a wood deck
Reviews

The Best Wood Routers for Beginners

A wood router offers unrivaled versatility for woodworkers of all skill levels. The following guide can help beginners choose their first tool.

Pestie Smart Pest Plan Review Pestie kit components
Reviews

Is a Pest Control Subscription a Better Deal? A Pestie Smart Pest Plan Review

If you want to control costs while protecting your home, this system might be the solution you’ve been looking for.

Anker Solix C300 DC Portable Power Station on floor next to white drawer
Reviews

I Powered My Laptop for 7 Days With a 5-Square-Inch Power Station: A Solix C300 DC Portable Power Station Review

Subcompact size, ample capacity, and the right mix of outlets make this one of the most compelling power banks for camping and travel.